If you have spare money for it, sure. I'm planning to do that as soon as I can.
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Yes. No personal experience yet, but they last far longer and I've heard they just FEEL better too.
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My bud told me it's like there's semen under the keys... Must feel.
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If you actually had a need for x, there'd be no point in asking random strangers their opinion on what you should do. If you don't already know the answer to "should I get x", the answer is probably not. Better question: why do you think you need a mechanical keyboard? It would make more sense for you to justify that need than ask random people who don't know you to affirm or dismiss it without any context.
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If you are right now having problems with your keyboard and want to buy a new one, then look into a mechanical.
If you think that your keyboard is good as it is, and want to change for fun, then maybe not.
A nice comfy keyboard is hard to come by, I'm using one that is about 7 years old. A comfy MS Ergo 4000 and I wouldn't change it just for fun.
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That's true.
I grew up with mechanical KBs and when I switched to a "flat" one it didn't feel particularly good, it missed feedback. The first 2 months I had TONS of typos. :D
Once I got used to it I got things under control again. You can also do things you can't do on a mechanical KB like sliding a finger from a key to one near without letting go of the first one, or easily press 2 keys at once (useful in some games).
Having soft keys also allowed me to play more relaxed, which made a difference in longer sessions (not that I have many, but I still noticed).
I probably still have more typos than I would on a mechanical KB but since I don't need to type that much, overall it was an improvement.
I think it's a personal taste and worth trying if you never had a mechanical KB, but I would never suggest buying one blindly. :)
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You can also do things you can't do on a mechanical KB like sliding a finger from a key to one near without letting go of the first one, or easily press 2 keys at once (useful in some games).
I hadn't realized that I missed this as much until you pointed it out for me just now. I play normally, but on gamepad moreso than keyboard now since the gamepad hasn't changed. But the x360 gamepad has stiff buttons, so I think I just grew accustomed to mashing hard.
I'd still buy a MS ergonomic keyboard again, but only because I've yet to find a cheap mechanical ergonomic keyboard. The damn things' > $300 and that's ridiculously beyond my budget.
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They are really durable,and feel better.
They do take more pressure to be pressed,and make a little more noise,but those that have the cherry switches are really good and pretty silent.However mechanical keyboards DO take a while to get accustomed to,so if I were you I would try one before buying.
Also concerning your question, do you really need a new keyboard? as in your current one is not working or are you changing just because?
I think you know better than us how your finances are,and how much money will you get in the near future.Because if you don't need a new keyboard,and would like to get a new pc in the close future keep the money,otherwise go for it! :D
PS: I have the steelseries 6GV2 for almost 2 years now,still going strong.
PPS: funny sidenote,my last keyboard was an old IBM keyboard(the ones that had the enter key blue),which died after 12 years.TWELVE!!
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I use to own one, didn't like it.
The real question is, does your current one even need replacing, otherwise, it's probably dead money. Why throw money on something that doesn't need it?
Be ware though, they are quite loud, not extremely, but sort of an uncomfortable amount to be frank.
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The keyboard "legs" are broken and I'm using 2 pieces of wood to keep it at an angle so my hands don't hurt after extended use. It's still functional, so I don't know if that'd warrant a replacement.
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If you don't have a roommate , yes. My roommate had one and i wanted to kill him. Click click
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Have a friend with a mechanical one. Just terrible through Skype or TeamSpeak, even with voice activation...
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I wasn't sure how mechanical keyboards differ from 'regular' ones, turns out that by regular I meant mechanical... Aren't they pretty much a standard? I remember using one on all desktop PCs that I've used. I've only used membrane ones on laptops.
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No the majority of keyboard these days are in fact rubber done membrane based with some slight variations such as the scissor switches e.t.c, this is mainly to cut down manufacturing costs and provide cheaper keyboards since the average is not heavy on the use, plus they just need something that's cheap and simply works for them without getting into technicalities.
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The majority of my keyboards are in fact mechanical. I found one that was a membrane. Most of my keyboards are from years ago.
However, I don't really say I have a preference. They both seem to work fine. The keys are shorter on the membrane keyboard, which sometimes results in pressing the wrong button, but it's easy to get used to.
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Could be from where you buy them, where I live it's mostly membrane based keyboards.
Must depend on location and consumer buying habits and local purchasing power.
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I'd say spend money on the new computer, you can still keep using your current keyboard for now.
I was going to spend time writing a long ass comment but here is a clicky instead
Picking the right switch
Some keyboards
I can type alot faster on a mechanical keyboard since the keys rebound alot quicker, I can still use rubber dome keyboards without feeling awkward about the feel but they are lack luster in quality, mind you I could type pretty fast on them as well.
They are pretty heavy as compared to normal keyboard, not overtly heavy but they still have significant weight to them, as an example you could probably use them as blunt object to hit someone with quite some force and the keyboard would still work.
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Birthday coming up and I've got the choice between a brand spankin' new keyboard or a little bit of money to go towards my new computer I'm planning on building.
What do?
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