That's why I recommended a quiet one. There's actually a test further down my earlier post's link that compares it to three other mechanical models.

Also, they have a subtle but satisfying feeling when you press a key as if it feels more real than a cheaper, plastic one. This is highly subjective and likely not of interest to everyone but it's still relevant to anyone who cares of such things.

and that you know that you are apart of the PC Elite!

You know, I don't get why anybody would want these anymore. I really don't.

Yup, I'm one of those heathens who's liked the chiclet keyboard design since day one. Good quality ones look nice, they're quiet, and they don't need to be these big hulking things that take over a 1/3 of my desk. (slight exaggeration =P)

I have the MK-80 with blue switches, and absolutely adore it. No macros though, which the MK-85 has (though not as dedicated keys, but as key combos).

no. but you can find old keyboards that make loud "click" noises on craiglist for almost free if you look hard enough. *not sarcasm*

I like my Cooler Master Storm Trigger, but if I was buying today I think I would go for Logitech's Orion Spark.

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+ reliability
+ audible feedback (varies)
+ press pressure (varies)
+ higher press depth
+ ｖ(-⌒-)ｖ... thing
- weight

okay. more serious answer.

these are durable keyboards. but i guess mechanical shillers will hate them because "rubber" is bad.
www.wetkeys.com/Waterproof-Flexible-Sealed-Silicone-Rubber-Keyboards-s/23.htm

and some of them are more expensive than than a low-end "mechanical" keyboard, but still cheaper than anything razer coughs up for suckers... and gram for gram, better value than gamer food.

I got an Aula BE Fire keyboard because it's back-lit in four different colors. They have a mechanical model, but this isn't it. I do love the design and tactile feel this one gives me however, and it was very inexpensive (only about $20US).

As far as mechanical keyboards, I don't like the feel of them, my personal preference. However, Aula makes one as I said earlier, and it may work well for you. I don't have it and can't speak as to how much of your criteria it holds to.

You might be interested about this. I haven't tried it, but I get a lot of mails with interesting keyboards, so if you don't mind the buying system it follows, might be good. Worth a look IMHO.

My recommendation doesn't satisfy all your requirements, since when I finally joined "the mechanical master race", I got myself a Steelseries because I wanted a classic design and didn't want stuff like macros, software, lights and the like. Also, the need for the "ñ" and limited budget and selection to choose from narrowed my options a lot.
Nevertheless, the only thing it lacks about your requirements are macros (and thus, software), so you might want to take a look at it.

The only "drawback" I can find is it has black switches, when I would have preferred getting me some green or blue ones. It's my first mechanical keyboard anyway, but I have loved the experience. The black switch is silent, except for the sound when they keycap hits the base. The switch itself is almost soundless. In theory, blacks require some strength, but I find them quite soft. My first thought was "Wow, if these one are the hard ones, the red ones must type by themselves". But then again, I wanted green switches, so I have strong fingers.
Also, at least with the spanish layout, the "}" key is in a different place, which I heard some developers complain about.

Have you tried different switches? Cherry MX Black and Red are fairly different to Blue and Green, then there's Brown, White, and Clear to take into account. And of course the different Alps, Topre, and bent spring switches (the latter of which the Model M used, and which many keyboard geeks consider the "gold standard" of mechanical switches) but mechanical switches other than Cherry MX are quite difficult to find nowadays.

Of course, you should use what you prefer, and if you prefer chiclet keyboards (heathen), then who am I to argue with that (you're wrong, just plain wrong, you just haven't realised it yet).

Has Razer given up with their own knock-offs? I tried their clickies (razer green?) at work and wasn't very impressed by them. I felt the clicks were rather pointless since the switches allowed for nudging additional clickless keypresses 'under' the initial click. The keys also sound different, one key ceased to click after a while and the keyboard broke entirely after just a year. So don't think I'll be buying Razer anytime soon.

Wouldn't want clickies for gaming anyway. At home I have used Filco keyboard with Cherry Browns. I regret a bit putting o-rings under the keys, but not so much as to go through the trouble of removing them.

No idea. If I have ever been aware that they do have knock-offs, I have since forgotten it.

FYI the corsair K60 is extremelly clicky (cherry red IIRC), however the collored keys are optionnal (you have the full standard set).
My major disappointment with it is that you CAN'T open it easily, and it'sdefinitely not beverage proof.
Aside from that I got used to the clickimess and like it a lot. Besides the key are really practical to clean up, I can't emphasize this enough.




Eedit : so not recommended for you because no sofware or macros on top of that :-)