Recommendation :: Keyboard / Mouse / Surface

[WiseGuy]

I need to get a new set - what do you guys recommend. Price isn't really an issue (no optimus maximus) and I would really prefer a red decor.

[Xzinum]

How much are you willing to buy my recommendation for?

[Freezerburn]

Red is 3 times better!

[cujo]

http://www.gup.co.jp/artisan/cloth_ov.html

I hear the guys above have the best mouse pads around, haven't actually tried them for myself though. They have red pads in glass and cloth (and the cloth mats come in a couple of different sizes). Plus, you can't go wrong with a company that uses Engrish.

[Sweetlou]

I have like both the g15 and my new g19. they are rad keyboards my g5 mouse has seen better days. I don't remember what my mouse pad now, I'm out chillin with mr beers.

[WiseGuy]

http://www.gup.co.jp/artisan/cloth_ov.html

I hear the guys above have the best mouse pads around, haven't actually tried them for myself though. They have red pads in glass and cloth (and the cloth mats come in a couple of different sizes). Plus, you can't go wrong with a company that uses Engrish.
Good tip - these look very excellent

also:

"My Gaming mouse pad

The kind of rubber used for the table tennis racket has 100 or more.
The table-tennis player chooses rubber that is appropriate for own skill and play style. And, the racket is made by using chosen rubber.
PC gamer must choose the gaming mouse pad that suits oneself. It is your best gaming mouse pad."

[Derfel]

http://www.pcguide.com/ref/kb/layout/z_011195dvorak.jpg

[Wesley Crusher]

Still loving my QcK+ with a Razer DeathAdder.

[Crayola]

apparently razer black widow is pretty cool its mechanic

[monty slick]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_276&item_id=027264

It's the same as Razer Sphex surface but big enough to cut in two and have a backup for when the first half gets worn or dinged from rage slamming a mouse into it. http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff58/scottan22/smilies/bleh2.gif

[Rolo]

I use a Razor keyboard and mouse. Love them both. And an indestructible Ratpadz XT.

[SpiderTroll]

This is my mouse pad. (http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=M0206) I like it.

As to the keyboard and mouse. Get a microsoft set!

[WiseGuy]

I bought the KAI.g3 SHIDEN-MID-M :)

[Crayola]

glass mousepads > *

[monty slick]

Hmm...
http://i.imgur.com/bN4zn.png

[Sweetlou]

dude got a robot.... EPIC i wanna ride shotgun

[Blitz Ap0C 552]

I have owned every gaming mouse worth owning (I have an obsession).

The best ones are....

Razer deathadder

and

Steelseries Xai (especially if you have smaller hands)

Look at the shapes (and try them in your hand if you can) and pick which ever of those two you like more TBH. Screw the rest (especially Logitech).

Steelseries makes great surfaces, and I really love the NP+

[WiseGuy]

hmmm - im leaning towards a lachesis because a: it can be red b: it's named after one of my fav eve ships

http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/other/razer-lachesis/p8.jpg

[Crayola]

i dont think its named after the ship... i think it shares the same name but more named after the snake

[WiseGuy]

Keyboards in the running, because they are red:

Thermaltake eSports Challenger Pro
Saitek Eclipse 2

ADD ON :: Way to ruin the magic phil

---------- Post added at 12:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:04 AM ----------

G110 and G510 have entered the mix because of their ability to be red as well. G510 seems to be leading the race atm.

[Derfel]

hmmm - im leaning towards a lachesis because a: it can be red b: it's named after one of my fav eve ships

http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/other/razer-lachesis/p8.jpg

Interesting fact - VVise uses the same criteria when looking for a date.

[WiseGuy]

I found the 510 for $99. It has great reviews so unless someone has some real horror stories i think i will pick it up tomorrow along with a Lachesis for $65.

[MoeB]

omg wiseguy you're spending a lot of money. will you have enough left to be able to pre-order uncharted 3?

[WiseGuy]

dont worry moeb, it's already pre-ordered.

[monty slick]

dude got a robot.... EPIC i wanna ride shotgun

Second pic.

[JOEMAMA]

I have a Lachesis Wise, (the older model 4000 max DPI only one colour :D) it's pretty solid for me but not everyone likes it, it's not curved in one way (that's why it's ambidextrous).

I really like the multiple buttons on the mouse though, great for binding it to change songs on music players and the DPI switcher is extremely useful depending on what game you are playing.

[Xzinum]

Interesting fact - VVise uses the same criteria when looking for a date.

:lol:

[WiseGuy]

I'm a fan of symmetrical mice, but thanks for the tip.

[Blitz Ap0C 552]

If you like symetrical mice check out the xai it has awesome software control

[WiseGuy]

Actually i did and i was super impressed by it. It looked exactly like what i was looking for. Sadly though there was no red version :(

[cujo]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_276&item_id=027264

It's the same as Razer Sphex surface but big enough to cut in two and have a backup for when the first half gets worn or dinged from rage slamming a mouse into it. http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff58/scottan22/smilies/bleh2.gif

I thought sphex-style pads wouldnt STICK TO YOUR GODDAMN DESK

[monty slick]

Carpet tape. ;)

[WiseGuy]

Yea - i dont want to have to tape a pad to my desk - also the glass finish will mean it won't be "wearing down" any time soon.

[Rez Prophet]

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=62396&vpn=Warpad&manufacture=XFX

[cujo]

Yea - i dont want to have to tape a pad to my desk - also the glass finish will mean it won't be "wearing down" any time soon.

I meant just for him, I have a sphex and it sticks to my desk just fine (AND to my laptop for transport :O) either way I think the japanese pads the way to go.

[Mike-KT]

Right now I'm using a cheap razer goliathus (or something) I bought at LAN ETS because i forgot my plastic steelseries at home, I actually like it better. It's cloth and fairly smooth. I think i'll stick to cheaper pads for now, as I'm not really sold on the marginal utility gain and I'd rather have a variety of options depending on my mood

[WiseGuy]

They actually had the G510 on sale for $15 off but i found it even $15 cheaper than that. Total of $50 pricematch savings.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/wiseguy02/ncix.png

[WiseGuy]

these pricematches got accepted already - thanks for all your help guys :)

[WiseGuy]

lol picked this up for $10 - using it until the G510 arrives (new full time LAN keyboard).

http://www.canadamedia.ca/images/250-1664.jpg

[fab]

I got a g110 keyboard (not sure how that compares to yours, I got it on sale when I got my new comp, but it retailed for a similar price point), and it has macros, somewhat alterable backlighting, and some handy features that I like, such as the windows key lock and the volume rocker wheel.

got the wireless g700 mouse to go with it, although I nearly got a Xai. no regrets -- the mouse can do macros too (which is hilarious to me), and has this cool switching wheel feature where you can flip between notched and freewheeling. Also, the wireless on the mouse doesn't seem to lag to any noticeable degree. (not hardcore enough to care anyhow)

as for a mousepad, did research, got a cheap steelseries cloth pad (the ~$10 one)... and it's pretty great. Had a Razer exactmat before it (don't know where it went), and I used the "control" gritty side, and I liked that too. cloth seems grippier, but w/e

I agree with Mike, aside from aesthetics, unless you're pro-gamer material or run ridiculously low sensitivity and need one of those massive desk devouring size pads, something fairly cheap will prolly be just fine.

p.s. I like the pink :D

[Sweetlou]

lol picked this up for $10 - using it until the G510 arrives (new full time LAN keyboard).

http://www.canadamedia.ca/images/250-1664.jpg

just awesome

[WiseGuy]

My stuff arrived today. Can you believe that? 2 days including pricematch and processing and shipping. gg ups, never using you again. CanadaPost Xpress Post all the way.

[McPwned]

UPS is just horrific.

CP = Purolator > FedEx > UPS.

[Derfel]

UPS is just horrific.

CP = Purolator > FedEx > DHL > UPS.

[WiseGuy]

The pad arrive in the mail today :) It has a very nice feel indeed !

[cujo]

The pad arrive in the mail today :) It has a very nice feel indeed !

Good to hear!