This has been a long journey of trying to find the best backlit programmable keyboard. I have really been able to narrow down what I need from looking at hundreds of options. One cool thing I stated finding were top of the line keyboards that had a low end name or a knockoff version of it. This way some are getting a cool keyboard without paying the triple digits such as the Redragon Karura which is the MSI or Razer Death Stalker. I am open to that. Maybe you guys can help me with your experience.
Here is what I am looking for in order:
-I want to be able to custom program individual LED backlit key to custom map the LED layout according to each different game. I know several top leading keyboards offer this usually under the title Chroma, but is there one under $100 that meets my other requirements? This would also mean I would like multiple color options for the backlight. I have found several that do this under $100, but haven't found one that meets all the other requirements below just yet. I am hoping it exists, but if not, then I will go with the closest option.
-The next thing I am looking for is the low profile keys. I have seen many and now even looking into the chicklet style which can be seen on the Razer Death Stalker series.
---Low profile: https://www.amazon.com/Generic-920-002478-Logitech-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471147524&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+low+profile+backlit+keyboard
---Chicklet style: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSGKEC4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=IGO0LJNQAPM8D
-Next thing, I definitely need Volume, media, calculator shortcut keys as well.
-I would like the board to be on the slimmer size with the number pad such as this layout.
http://compass.microsoft.com/assets/14/fe/14fe36d9-456e-494f-907e-83bed0524858.jpg?n=pop1.jpg
-The backlight must be bright. Many complain that the backlight on their board is barely visible.
-I need the ENTER key to be long horizontal style instead of the tall vertical style that I am seeing every once in a while.
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Here are just a few options that I have found so far that get close to what I am looking for. They all have their pros and cons and some meet my criteria and some miss it in a few areas. I hope this helps you to understand what I am searching for. Can you help?
E-Element
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QeEWZ0kpgA
https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVGXJ6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1471146535&sr=8-4&keywords=e-element+rgb+keyboard
Tesoro Gram Spectrum Chroma
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENC6VAI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=IWSB2JKMC085T&psc=1
Redagon Karura
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSGKEC4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=IGO0LJNQAPM8D
Razer Death Stalker Chroma
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZTRW020/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=I2EPHKFFLG9SER&psc=1
UTechSmart Saturn
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MULE6KW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=I2NA3IAT90ZM0X
UTechSmart Mercury
https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-UtechSmart-Mercury-Illuminated-Mechanical/dp/B0109XJT40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471147094&sr=8-1&keywords=UTechsmart+Mercury
So like I said, all of these options here share parts of what I am looking for in my new hypothetical super keyboard, but I haven't found one that has all my requirements just yet. The more I look, the closer I get. When starting out I just wanted a backlit keyboard with low profile keys. That was almost unheard of. Due to late nights and long time searching I have found many, not a lot, but several possible options as you saw.
Now is there a multi colored, backlit, programmable individual LED key, low profile keyboard out there with the media controls and the enter key in the best position? There has got to be and I ask for your help. If you have seen one, willing to help me search, or know of a great option that gets me really close and under $100 please let me know. I really appreciate it guys. Thank you.
Here is what I am looking for in order:
-I want to be able to custom program individual LED backlit key to custom map the LED layout according to each different game. I know several top leading keyboards offer this usually under the title Chroma, but is there one under $100 that meets my other requirements? This would also mean I would like multiple color options for the backlight. I have found several that do this under $100, but haven't found one that meets all the other requirements below just yet. I am hoping it exists, but if not, then I will go with the closest option.
-The next thing I am looking for is the low profile keys. I have seen many and now even looking into the chicklet style which can be seen on the Razer Death Stalker series.
---Low profile: https://www.amazon.com/Generic-920-002478-Logitech-Keyboard-K120/dp/B003ELVLKU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471147524&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+low+profile+backlit+keyboard
---Chicklet style: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSGKEC4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=IGO0LJNQAPM8D
-Next thing, I definitely need Volume, media, calculator shortcut keys as well.
-I would like the board to be on the slimmer size with the number pad such as this layout.
http://compass.microsoft.com/assets/14/fe/14fe36d9-456e-494f-907e-83bed0524858.jpg?n=pop1.jpg
-The backlight must be bright. Many complain that the backlight on their board is barely visible.
-I need the ENTER key to be long horizontal style instead of the tall vertical style that I am seeing every once in a while.
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Here are just a few options that I have found so far that get close to what I am looking for. They all have their pros and cons and some meet my criteria and some miss it in a few areas. I hope this helps you to understand what I am searching for. Can you help?
E-Element
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QeEWZ0kpgA
https://www.amazon.com/MechanicalEagle-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01DBVGXJ6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1471146535&sr=8-4&keywords=e-element+rgb+keyboard
Tesoro Gram Spectrum Chroma
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENC6VAI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=IWSB2JKMC085T&psc=1
Redagon Karura
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSGKEC4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=IGO0LJNQAPM8D
Razer Death Stalker Chroma
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZTRW020/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=I2EPHKFFLG9SER&psc=1
UTechSmart Saturn
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MULE6KW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119R8NEM49PXL&coliid=I2NA3IAT90ZM0X
UTechSmart Mercury
https://www.amazon.com/Keyboard-UtechSmart-Mercury-Illuminated-Mechanical/dp/B0109XJT40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471147094&sr=8-1&keywords=UTechsmart+Mercury
So like I said, all of these options here share parts of what I am looking for in my new hypothetical super keyboard, but I haven't found one that has all my requirements just yet. The more I look, the closer I get. When starting out I just wanted a backlit keyboard with low profile keys. That was almost unheard of. Due to late nights and long time searching I have found many, not a lot, but several possible options as you saw.
Now is there a multi colored, backlit, programmable individual LED key, low profile keyboard out there with the media controls and the enter key in the best position? There has got to be and I ask for your help. If you have seen one, willing to help me search, or know of a great option that gets me really close and under $100 please let me know. I really appreciate it guys. Thank you.