Today's we're venturing into the world of mechanical-switch keyboards, which are oh-so-satisfying to use. We'll present five different models and offer an educational exploration of the technology. At the end of the day, these are all a pleasure to use.
Ione X-Armor U9BL: Speeds And Feeds
Ione X-Armor U9BL
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Technical Data
Keyboard Dimensions:
448 x 150 x 35 mm
Palm Rest Dimensions:
446 x 63 x 18 mm
Weight:
> 1.3 kg
Anti-Ghosting:
NKRO, limited to 6KRO USB operation
Switches:
Mechanical Switches, Cherry MX Blue
Switches
50 000 Keystrokes 4 mm Total Hub tactile, clicky
Layout
German, standard layout
Wired Connection:
PS/2 or USB (via adapter)
Wireless Connection:
None
MSRP:
140.00 USD (unfortunately, difficult to find)
(Source: Ione, Cherry)
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"You will find keyboards even pricier than these, but that's a consequence of built-in special functions and gimmicks, not better quality or suitability."
That's a bit ignorant, since you didn't test them. Try a Topre Realforce and tell me it's a gimmick.
Hmm looking at those keyboard's layouts make me wince. I don't think I could stand a huge enter key, a nonexistent "\", Y and Z being switched, and a funky shift key. I'm happy with my blank das keyboard, thank you very much.
I actually went away from mechanical keyboards about 7 years ago. I really prefer a solid rubber dome keyboard. I currently use a Logitech MX5500 for gaming and a Logitech Wave for typing. Never had any issues with either for their purposes. I do miss the tactile feel, but honestly the 5500 is a MUCH better gaming board, plus the noise doesn't drive me crazy.
For all of you with exotic keyboards, you must be extra special picky ;) I type 110 wpm without error and have no trouble with the wave or 5500.
I kind of wished they had compared them to some mainstream keyboards like the cheapy walmart logitech, dell keyboard, or ibm. Sure they work great, but compared to what. I'm not a fan of loud and clicky ibm, but thats as far as my interest in key-presses goes.
I bought my G110 for the extra macro keys that I never use. In fact I use the onboard volume control more often.