Need a good keyboard

Try the IBM keyboard with multimedia controls.

if you find a microsoft sidewinder x6 tell me :P it's my favorite but it got discontinued :(

TT meka G-Unit if u like black switch or SS 7G if like "build like tank" and razor blackwidow for blue switch. All of them is good choise IMO, n im using G-unit since 20011 btw, never had any problem

Honestly, screw media keys. Just use a media player with good hotkeying or create macros or something. Get a Filco. Do you even know what switch type you like? Most people like black or red for gaming, but personally I went for brown since I program, I still need it to be awesome for that, and brown is a good compromise, but having tried them all, my favourite anyway. Here is an example of awesome: http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=74408

Try the Das Keyboard Model S Professional

I recommend this. At least it's something I really hope to get soon. It seems like a great keyboard. One of the best mechanical keyboards. No anti-ghosting unfortunately. That seems to be more of a digital keyboard feature.

I have tried out the SS 6GV2, Razer BlackWidow and BlackWidow tournament edition, a Corsair K90 and my current SteelSeries 7G.
From what I've seen/felt 7G blows the others out of the water with just the tactile feedback alone. Even the 6Gv2 is better than the Razer stuff.
If you can afford it, go for the 7G. It doesn't have backlights and LCD displays and stuff, but oh boy it kicks ass :D

Logitech G110

Has separate mute mic, mute headphones and mute sound buttons + scroll wheel volume control + play/pause, stop, fast-forward and rewind buttons. Has 12 macro keys along with 4 keys to change between 4 different customised modes that you can set up. Each mode can have its own custom keyboard backlighting colour and custom key functions. Also has a game mode switch which you can flick on and off to disable/enable the windows key and alt+tabbing.

For ~$50 it's a bargain.

I would tell you what I’m using but I just picked up some cheap random one at a small local electronic store. I'm sure you could get one for about 15 bucks if you just look around at stores near wherever you live. If I find the box (if I haven't thrown it out) I’ll be sure to post whatever I have.

I have a random genius keyboard i payed 15$ 2 years ago. It has audio/video control, but i sadly don't know the model. EDIT: It might be slim something, ill google it. EDIT2: It was horribly easy to find. This is it. It serves me fine, but i don't do anything professional, don't know what you need it for

I use the Black Widow Stealth Edition

Go for the logitech G710+ or Zibal 60.

good keyboard you say...
best IBM Model M port
Model S

SteelSeries MERC

ANY RAZOR KEYBOARD

I use a CM Storm Quickfire Pro. It's pretty nice, it's got Cherry MX Brown switches and N-key rollover through USB. Only a portion of the board lights up though, which is unfortunate but it's not that bad. It's really durable too, my cat spilled an entire glass of water on it and it still works perfectly fine.

Anyway OP, why do you need a mechanical keyboard? You really don't need it so that it can last maybe 1-2 years longer than regular decent keyboards you can buy today.

i just buy the cheapest keyboard i can find. Usually about £2. up to £5.

If you want a mechanical board that has media controls, I would recommend going with a Ducky Shine II or Cooler Master Trigger. Those are solid boards and you can choose what switch you want.

Logitech G15 First Generation (Black and Blue)

• Nice for gaming (more reactive)
• Audio control : Play, Stop, Next, Previous with Volume/Postion Wheel
• 4 Extras buttons on up side of audio control
• 3x18 Programmable keys, can use for specified application and/or all Windows (combinaison, on the fly memory, special function etc..)
• LCD Screen for display music infos
• LCD are customizable with Ray's plugin for Winamp or LCD Studio, you can also customize 4 extras buttons

This is the best keyboard you can buy.

I like Rosewill and Cooler Master keyboards but for you I'd like to suggest Logitech G710+. It's mechanical gaming keyboard with all things you need and 6 programmable keys too.

Monoprice mechanical keyboards are awesome, and much cheaper than the competition.

Whatever you do, do not buy a Razer product.