Hi guys,
Just wanted some suggestions on a good keyboard/mouse combo for my work environment. It is a 24x7 environment with a lot of typing.
I have looked at mechanical keyboards, most seem to be based around gaming, are there any business ones that someone can recommend?
These keyboards/mice must be reliable and durable as they will be used almost constantly.
Budget is around the $200 mark and we require 5 of these units. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
It still is a windows key, just labeled as their logo.
My friend advises it doesn't work for him, I assume he needs to install the software to do this? Would you recommend the keyboard?
Personally, I've had so many issues with Steel series products, mice, headset, keyboard.
Not this particular model.
But i personally recommend Das Keyboards - They're really nice and made well, I've had a few different models
They are also a little pricey, but i won't go with any other brand after going from Das > Steelseries, now back to Das again.
If you're in a office environment, mechanical keyboards WILL piss off your co-workers.
But, Brown switches are nice and quiet.
Blue are the loudest.
I've had all models of the Das Keyboards and i am a fanboy of them now.
Currently using the 4C Pro TKL Brown Switches
If you're in a office environment, mechanical keyboards WILL piss off your co-workers.
My thoughts as well. Even the quietest mechanical keyboard will be loud. I have browns switches, myself, and I'd still call them a bit too loud for my liking.
Yeah - they're semi-loud but some people still SMASH their old rubber keyboards pretty hard and are still loud haha
They are a little more pricey then the others, but as they wrote in their description - they're coated a certain way so the keys don't fade like most do a after 6 months of intense use.
That's exactly what we require. May have to convince the boss but I can make it work, thanks.
Nah, the description specifically mentions "No windows key" as a feature.
It'd be possible to change it to function as one, though.
I have the steelseries apex series and their windows key seems to be functional - didn't know it wasn't on that particular keyboard.
MK710 is a good keyboard and mice set
Ebay selling it at $105 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Logitech-Wireless-Desktop-MK710-K…
can go as low as $90 when it is on sale.
I agree. They are great, the battery life is amazing. We actually had them before we got these crappy Microsoft ones and they were good but didn't last too long - about 18 months before the keys faded and started to stick. Thanks for your input.
They come with three years warranty so why you do not return it? if it is because you bought it with a business name and it is not get cover then just buy without business name.
It is a massive inconvenience we can't afford to waste that kind of time. We always require the keyboards to be available at all times.
Mechanical keyboards are lovely to type on, but in an office environment they are loud and distracting.
Unless of course you buy a Black cherry switch, but black switches aren't very nice to type on — it's more for gaming. Brown switches are probably the best type.
You might be able to pick up the Tesoro Excalibur with brown kailh switch for maybe $110.
Will check it out, thank you.
Cherry MX Blacks are not good for gaming. Whoever told you that has no clue. Blacks are more for typing and button mashers, because they require ~70g of force to press.
The Cherry MX reds are for gaming (I prefer Cherry MX Brown), because of the reduced actuation force. The time between the press and when the computer responds is lessened.
I use the Logitech G910 Orion Spark keyboard in the office. I also use the Logitech G502 (best selling mouse of 2015). I admit I am the only one with gaming peripherals in my large office, but I don't give a shit and neither does the Vice president.
If I was you, I'd go for the logitech mx master for the premium experience, but the laser isn't as good as a gaming grade one. As for the keyboard, Adesso MKB-135B Pro or Das Keyboard Model S Professional are suitable for business environments.
To each his own I guess. I find my blacks way too stiff for comfortable touch-typing and it causes fatigue after a long period of time — not good if you're an RSI sufferer. Yes I realize that you also don't have to bottom out on a black but it takes a certain amount of concentration… more often than not i find myself bottoming out on every keystroke when my mind was elsewhere.
I'm now used to my blacks and can type comfortably but I feel I might prefer to feel the click-clackyness of a blue or brown switch.
Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated (prices)
Logitech MX Master (right handed), (prices), or Logitech M560 (ambidextrous), (prices), or Logitech Marathon mouse (ambidextrous), (Officeworks)
I had the K800 for a few years and it's quite nice to type on, and pretty quiet. I haven't had either of the mice, but I've had my M950 (predecessor to the MX Master) for about 6 years and it's still going strong.
Unfortunately I don't think those keyboards will survive in our environment. They are being used literally 24x7.
The mice look quite good, I will be checking them out, thanks for the suggestion.
what type of business is it?
Sorry for the late reply. It is a Data Centre
Try the Ducky Shine 5 it's quite pricey but I use it alot more for typing then I do for gaming. No macro keys etc but you can make that all happen if you decide to dive into the manual and read up about it
Will check it out, thanks.
Will the noise of a mechanical keyboard be annoying other people?
Remember also that ergonomics are very personal, what suits one person won't suit another. Personally, I can't stand mechanical keyboards, or any keyboard with a lot of travel, it makes my wrists sore. If you want something that's going to work for most of the people most of the time I have two (no doubt very unpopular suggestions):
Thanks for your suggestions.
I know my boss won't approve of the first idea, but I do know what you are saying, the stock small dell keyboards are quite nice for what they are, but in this environment they would be obliterated in a few months. We do 12 hour shifts constantly swapping teams 365 days a year, our equipment never stops being used so this could be a problem.
As for the Apple keyboard, that's not a bad idea, I have tried one before, didn't mind it, not sure how the durability is but I'll do some reviews, thanks for the suggestions.
Vortex KBT ONE or the Deck Hassium Non-Backlit keyboards are good
Get Double shot keycaps if you have problems with fading keys (KBT already has good keys)
Mice, for business use: not so sure myself but I like logitech
I used mechkb for my keyboard and pccasegear for my mouse G502 (but its a gaming mouse)
use o rings from ebay for like $2 each if the sound starts to get on anyones nerves
Cool, thanks for the suggestion. I'll do some research on them later tonight.
Keyboards + switch preference can be quite personal, looking at this thread a lot of opinions, would definitely second gagiman's suggestion of the Vortex KBT ONE, as it's non-backlit and sports PBT keycaps.
No one at my workplace is bothered by the sound either (blues will have a click best not to go this route), even normal membrane keyboards make a heck lot of noise if they aren't at a lower profile.
Mechanical keyboards do have a raised height compared to typical membrane keyboards so make sure to sort that out with wrist rests or a different seating position (I personally can't do without wrist rests).
My preference is also for cherry mx brown switches and pbt keycaps. I've tried gateron browns which are smoother and lighter and cherry mx clears (too much fatigue as i like to bottom out) but come back to the 'grainy' bump from cherry mx browns.
As for mice, just get cheapo mice IMO and keep spares on hand and stocked up, looking at officeworks they have their own in-house J. Burrows brand for 4 bucks if not the HP X1000 for 5, these 2 mice appear to be on the smaller side however.
get a blue mechanical keyboard and purchases o rings if the sound is too much, Coolermaster make well priced solidly built mechanical keyboard, http://cplonline.com.au/keyboards/keyboards/coolermaster-qui…
Thanks, will check it out.
Topre = Great quality but still feels like membrane switches
If you can stand the clicking sound DasKeyboard is an excellent durable device with no extra unnecessary gadgets or gimmicks. I have been using mine for a couple of years now and I have had no problems. Might be a bit more expensive though.
das overpriced and over budget
https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/keyboar…
It was on sale for around $90 last month
I use and recommend the Corsair K70 Mechanical Keyboard (they come in Cherry MX Red, Brown or Blue key switches)…
http://www.corsair.com/en-au/corsair-gaming-k70-mechanical-g…
They're designed for gamers but have a business/professional-grade look and feel (inc. anodized brushed aluminum chassis, soft-touch wrist rest, backlighting, and dedicated multimedia controls).
Street price is around $169
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Corsair+K70
I don't know why people are suggesting "gamer" keyboards or blue orblack switches. a they are not suited to office. Get a Vortex KBT One and MX anywhere or Master. Only get brown or red switches, blue is too loud and black is counterintuitive.
Thanks all for your time and suggestions. It was very helpful and I really appreciate it.
what did u end up getting?
For the keyboard I have decided on the Vortex KBT one but for some reason seemed difficult to find a local place to buy in Oz. As for thr mice. I am still undecided but I'm thinking logitech because I've had good experiences with them so far but that may change and is still undecided as of yet.
how many do u need to buy and how much it cost?
I think logitech is quite good brand
A friend recommended the following which is mechanical but also seems to be based around gaming since there is no Windows key.
https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&…