need a good keyboard (like reclusa)

raymix · 11-03-2015 05:39PM #1

Hi guys, after 7 years or so my beloved Microsoft (Razer) Reclusa finally gave up. I've opened it up, fiddled around with multimeter a bit, everything checked out, even tried reflowing solder joints, nada - keyboard just wont get recognized on any PC or OS... on win8 it would just play USB sound in multiple loops and then give up... think it was error code #10

Anyway, don't think it's worth reviving it, so I am looking for a new replacement. Preferably the same keyboard, it was a huge monster, the way I liked it and with a volume dial, which is very important for me.

Could you please suggest me something similar? I can't find any decent keyboards that would have volume knobs unless they are peasant multimedia keyboards or just plain overpriced. Amazon, dabs, komplett, maplins has nothing, so I am turning here for a help... preferably EU, please.

Friend of mine said gamestop were selling these for 20 EUR a peace about 6 months ago... but they don't have them anymore.

TL:DR
Need keyboard, pref big, has to have LED and circle volume knob.

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Thank you,
Ray

Fluffy88 · 11-03-2015 05:55PM

It is has to have a volume knob then,
http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-ultimate/

Or if a volume roller thingy is acceptable,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CH-9000076-UK-Performance-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B00NHJPUFG/

:pac:

Disclaimer, I realise these might be out of budget.

raymix · 11-03-2015 07:08PM

Thank you, fluffy, but wife will kill me if I order any of those. Damn, that Das clear keyboard whispers to geek inside of me.

Serephucus · 11-03-2015 08:37PM

**** sake fluffy, I do not need another keyboard. I should really just stay off here if I have money in my pocket...

ED E · 11-03-2015 10:41PM

#hijack

Anyone seen the G710 plus in a bricks and morter in Dublin? Roller in the 510 works really well so it'd be a fitting upgrade, even without the screen.

Serephucus · 11-03-2015 10:43PM

I'm using one. Was debating for ages between the 710+ and the 710 (Blues), but as the latter isn't available here yet, I went for Browns.

Well built, media keys work, standard enough mech keyboard otherwise. Backlight is a little dim for me is the only real negative. Oh, and the bigger keys use dummy switches rather than support bars, so a little nicer sounding/feeling IMO.

gctest50 · 11-03-2015 10:45PM

raymix wrote: »

Thank you, fluffy, but wife will kill me if I order any of those. Damn, that Das clear keyboard whispers to geek inside of me.

FREE Delivery in the UK

www.parcelmotel.com gives you an address that'll do free delivery

then you've saved 23euros before you start at all !

can't pass that up

Fluffy88 · 11-03-2015 11:03PM

The Corsair K30 might be a good option
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CH-9000043-UK-Performance-Backlit-Keyboard/dp/B00FLTW8W8/

Or I found this one on amazon, I can't speak to it's quality, but it's big with lights and media controls
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/

Neither of them have a volume wheel though, pity, it's one of the reasons I bought a K70.

This one fits the bill perfectly :P
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet®-Full-Programmable-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00FILMEPK/

raymix · 12-03-2015 01:10AM

Fluffy88 wrote: »

The Corsair K30 might be a good option
This one fits the bill perfectly :P
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet®-Full-Programmable-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00FILMEPK/

yeah saw that space ship control panel lol, but as I mentioned in OP there's nothing good on amazon currently, but its not like amazon has everything, so was hoping someone knows good alternatives.

Fluffy88 · 12-03-2015 10:03AM

A few other tech sites that you might find something on,
http://www.dabs.ie/
http://www.scan.co.uk/
http://overclockers.co.uk/
http://www.newegg.com/
http://www.aria.co.uk/
http://www.komplett.ie/

I think this is probably very similar to the Microsoft one you have,
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-gk-k6800-wired-multimedia-keyboard-usb-20-black

raymix · 12-03-2015 08:47PM

Thank you for the links, fluffy. That multimedia keyboard is found everywere, not entirely sure about it's quality at that price, which is a bit scary.

I narrowed it down to these 3 for now:
Perixx PX-1100, Backlit Gaming Keyboard - Red/Blue/Purple Illuminated Keys
This would be exactly what I am looking for as an alternative, but guess what - the dial is for light intensity and volume gets dumb*** buttons nearby... It literary makes no sense as it should be the other way around.

Evo Labs RG100 Gaming Keyboard
I couldn't find any video reviews on this. Price seem to be nice for backlight and volume dial combo, no idea about the quality

MadCatz V7 Illuminated Gaming Keyboard
Kinda an overkill... mixed feelings, don't like the idea of tapping on volume, loving programmable backlight and different surface on WASD keys, almost all reviews on YT done by kids.

edit: found one more, but don't think dial can be used for volume control, other than that looks nice
http://www.amazon.co.uk/UtechSmart-Saturn-Multimedia-Non-conflict-Manufacturers/dp/B00MULE6KW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426225389&sr=8-1&keywords=utechsmart+saturn

Thanks again and if anyone else knows anything related to this topic, please don't hesitate to share

T-Bird · 12-03-2015 09:40PM

I got this http://www.dabs.ie/products/gigabyte-force-k7-stealth-gaming-keyboard-914M.html?refs=50509&src=3 from dabs last year.

Wanted a quiet illuminated keyboard for night time. It has a volume and dim rollers.

They missed out part of my address and it spent 2 months going from post depot to depot trying to find me. It then got lost for a while before it made it back to Dabs. I asked for them to send me another one, but they couldn't. In the end they gave me a refund and sent me one out for free....

It's just nice and basic and will be a while before its added to the rest of my collection in the cupboard...

Edit, better add that the illumination underneath is terrible if you're looking at it from an angle. Nothing like the quality of my Logitech.

need a good keyboard (like reclusa)

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