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Talic_Zealot
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Logo
United States7542 Posts
On June 21 2010 14:38 surLoop wrote: In my experience blues and browns are the same except for the clickyness of the blue switches when you hit the tactile bump. As for gaming i prefer either the blue or brown compared to the black switches because they have that softer feel. My favorite is blue because i love the clicky sound register however if you live with someone and have high apm they may want to kill you. Best bet for most people is usually the brown mechanicals, however if you like a harder feel try the blacks. Interesting! I didn't realize that the blues still had less force required than the blacks. Still wish we could get red switches here in the state (no bump & force of a blue/brown) | ||
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nemukud
Romania42 Posts
On June 24 2010 03:10 Chaoz wrote: I see nothing wrong with the keys. The only difference from common keyboards is that you can change the number pad to the left, and no long uses the numberpad for Starcraft. If you look at the esc and function keys you will easily notice the difference. They are more to the left. Don't know if esc might be a problem as I don't really use it in game and the function keys might be placed better as they are easier to reach with left hand once you get used to the new position. The real concern is with the bottom line of keys (ctrl/alt/space). It seems they don't have the standard size. It is harder to notice in the picture but just look at the position of right alt key relative to "<" & ">" keys. | ||
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Destro
Netherlands1206 Posts
expensive, but shallow "clicky" buttons and low profile ftw | ||
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Adsee
United States221 Posts
On June 24 2010 03:41 Logo wrote: + Show Spoiler + On June 21 2010 14:38 surLoop wrote: In my experience blues and browns are the same except for the clickyness of the blue switches when you hit the tactile bump. As for gaming i prefer either the blue or brown compared to the black switches because they have that softer feel. My favorite is blue because i love the clicky sound register however if you live with someone and have high apm they may want to kill you. Best bet for most people is usually the brown mechanicals, however if you like a harder feel try the blacks. Interesting! I didn't realize that the blues still had less force required than the blacks. Still wish we could get red switches here in the state (no bump & force of a blue/brown) Cherry Reds do look nice, however, I'm, a huge fan of that bump i get from using the keys, makes it feel like I'm actually hitting the keys and getting a reaction. | ||
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Anfere
Canada231 Posts
The macro options are really great, you can assign macros to any of you'r keyboard keys easily and set up 10 different profiles that you can switch easily whenever you want, or just match a profile to a certain game/application and it will swap to that profile when you launch the game. I had a G15 before, which cost like 30/40 $ more than the lycosa, but is inferior to it in my opinion. On the G15 the macro keys at the sides aren't that easy to reach, you have to use the G keys for you'r macros and i just find them too far from my normal fingers/hand position so in the end i rarely used them. Over all the look, and the options of the Lycosa are really great, it's a great keyboard if you have some money to spend on gaming gear i definitely recommend it. | ||
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limmm
3 Posts
I'll switch to the right profile on my mouse; and hit one button and i'tll select all my racks and build marine marauder marine marauder or marine maurader marine marine etc.. other button does another macro related to economy  for my keyboard I'm using an apple keyboard http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB869LL-A-Keyboard/dp/B001UH4VFW its keys are very low and flat like a laptops which I find easier for higher APM | ||
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Kurai
Canada167 Posts
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SC2Phoenix
Canada2814 Posts
On August 08 2010 10:47 Kurai wrote: Iam with ya :D I bought a lycosa but the only difference between the two is blue LEDs and rubbery keys. So i returned my lycosa and saved my self 30$razer arctosa yeeeeeeeeee | ||
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nanii
France30 Posts
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Khao
Canada58 Posts
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MICHELLE
Korea (South)199 Posts
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silencesc
United States464 Posts
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Jonray
United States37 Posts
On June 24 2010 03:04 nemukud wrote: Hello guys, I am planning to buy a Microsoft Sidewinder X6. Not specifically for SC 2, but I just love some of its functionalities. I was curious if anyone played Starcraft on this keyboard. I know some of the keys are not where they should be and I want to know if that may affect my gameplay. Here's a pic: ![[image loading]](http://www.amj-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sidewinder-keyboard-x6.jpg) I've been using my X6 for over a year now. Really like the keyboard. Although I liked the concept of moving the numberpad to the left, I found that it made it really hard for me to find the "home keys" when I started typing. Visually it just feels "wrong" to have that much keyboard to the left of my hands. The keys themselves are a decent size and although a couple of the keys on the left edge of the main board are smaller, not by so much that you'd notice. I have avoided using any of the keyboard macro tools for it. Mostly because of similar thoughts to what others have stated. I don't want to get used to a "crutch" like a one-key drone spawn and then have it taken away from me once I get to the point where I can compete and they outlaw such things. On August 12 2010 01:56 Khao wrote: Been thinking of getting a new ergonomic keyboard (the wave type with the split in the middle), I realize most gamers avoid this type of keyboard but I'm very curious as to why - considering the amount of time they game 0_o I think the main reason is when you have to crossup your hands (e.g. using the left hand to press a number '7' group key). I used to use the original Microsoft Natural keyboard for most of my typing and it worked great. But it's made for touch typing using "proper" technique. When you try to reach keys with the "wrong" fingers, you'll find you have to look down a lot to make sure you're hitting the right one. | ||
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