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On April 22 2011 00:33 knwlg wrote:
Hey I just got my 6gv2 yesterday.
My left shift feels a little funky it doesn't make the same sound as the rest of the keys and it's kind of sticky to the touch.
Also the the backspace and 0 ins (numpad) feel similar. All these keys share the same design. I was wondering if this is normal or should I exchange the keyboard for a new one?
Right now I don't know if they should feel this way. Can anyone with a this keyboard let me know if this is normal.
I talked to support but they didn't give me an answer regarding this but they did offer to exchange the keyboard.
I don't wanna send this keyboard to Denmark, I can exchange it locally but I need to make sure that this is not the way the key should feel. I don't really care about the other 2 keys but the left shift really annoys me because I use it often I needed it to react like the rest of the keys.
Thanks.
exchange it for a new one. all your keys SHOULD feel nearly the same and none should stick. when you exchange, ask to open the box of the new one in the store to check out all the keys there and make sure they feel uniform and don't stick.
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^ its probably the stabilizers if its the large keys.
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If this had been a Razer Keyboard everyone would have been saying "ZOMG buy a new keyboard!" But because the Steel Series fanboyism is so strong here people are saying things like: "They probably got a shipment of bad keycaps from Cherry." That's kind of silly dude, even if that were the case it would have fallen on SteelSeries' QC to make sure the product was functioning before shipping it. Clearly they are doing everything they can to make this work for you though and they seem to really care about how they are perceived by the gaming community, but they are humans too.
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On April 22 2011 00:33 knwlg wrote:
Hey I just got my 6gv2 yesterday.
My left shift feels a little funky it doesn't make the same sound as the rest of the keys and it's kind of sticky to the touch.
Also the the backspace and 0 ins (numpad) feel similar. All these keys share the same design. I was wondering if this is normal or should I exchange the keyboard for a new one?
Right now I don't know if they should feel this way. Can anyone with a this keyboard let me know if this is normal.
I talked to support but they didn't give me an answer regarding this but they did offer to exchange the keyboard.
I don't wanna send this keyboard to Denmark, I can exchange it locally but I need to make sure that this is not the way the key should feel. I don't really care about the other 2 keys but the left shift really annoys me because I use it often I needed it to react like the rest of the keys.
Thanks.
I've noticed the same thing with mine. I recently got mine new and the left shift seems to behave differently than the rest of the keys as far as how it depresses and clicks. I find it annoying to not behave the way you expect it to, but I think you'll get used to it.
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On April 22 2011 01:36 Zeddicus wrote:Show nested quote +On April 22 2011 00:33 knwlg wrote:
Hey I just got my 6gv2 yesterday.
My left shift feels a little funky it doesn't make the same sound as the rest of the keys and it's kind of sticky to the touch.
Also the the backspace and 0 ins (numpad) feel similar. All these keys share the same design. I was wondering if this is normal or should I exchange the keyboard for a new one?
Right now I don't know if they should feel this way. Can anyone with a this keyboard let me know if this is normal.
I talked to support but they didn't give me an answer regarding this but they did offer to exchange the keyboard.
I don't wanna send this keyboard to Denmark, I can exchange it locally but I need to make sure that this is not the way the key should feel. I don't really care about the other 2 keys but the left shift really annoys me because I use it often I needed it to react like the rest of the keys.
Thanks.
I've noticed the same thing with mine. I recently got mine new and the left shift seems to behave differently than the rest of the keys as far as how it depresses and clicks. I find it annoying to not behave the way you expect it to, but I think you'll get used to it.
also have the same problem with the left shift key. it has a bit of a clicking noise that the other keys don't. It still feels ok, i'm actually a little bit convinced that the key doesn't work sometimes when I push it when I try to shift clikc 1 zergling out of my group....i'll wait another week before deciding to exchange it.
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Yes I'm not sure if this is normal. This is pretty broken in my opinion. The left shift key feels much better on my 10 dollar logitech keyboard.
The other shift key on the right side of the keyboard preforms like the other keys, it's also smaller.
Can you guys check to see how the Backspace feels and also the 0 ins on the numpad. All 3 keys share the same design. Also they don't have the click and they feel a bit sticky. But I can't have my left shift stick feeling like that. I use left shift a lot.
Even tho I feel like the keyboard does have a getting used to period. I noticed that it response is much faster then my older membrane keyboard in SC2. It also solved my lag force field issue.
There is no way I could get used to that shift key. If this is how all the keyboards feel I will have to return it.
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Like I mentioned, your keys should not feel sticky. Linear force down and fast release up. If the larger keys (space/shifts) are wobbly, you likely have fucked up stabilizers. If any of this is the case for you, return your board for a new one, and ask to check out the new board before you leave the store (test the keys).
This is actually a common issue with the 6GV2 from what I have seen in many websites reviews/user reviews. Which is why when I bought mine I bought local (not online) so I could test the board's keys first. It's a fantastic board when it checks out, but don't put up with a slightly defective $100 board, get a new one.
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i've had my 6gv2 for a while and even abused it a few times yet it's still working fine.
the only issue i've had is with the spacebar sometimes not returning to its default position which was easily fixed by removing the key and putting it back on, haven't had the issue since.
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Ya the problem is I have to go to their warehouse and they don't have a new gear tryout policy. But they mind let me try out the keyboards there. I'll know when I get there.
They also said I could exchange it, the other mechanical keyboards they have are the Black Widow (blues switches) and the DasKeyboard(brown switches).
Right now I'm tempted to just get the DasKeyboard with brown switches.
The Black switches feel a bit too hard. I wasn't too impressed with how they felt in fact I feel like I lost some speed. But they do work good in game compared to my membrane keyboard. I can defiantly execute actions faster they have a really fast response. I'm not sure if browns are the answer for me. Also I have to shell out 40 more bucks for the DadKeyboard.
On the other hand the BlackWidow would be 5 bucks cheaper then the 6Gv2.
I can tell when I type on the 6Gv2 or in game I got much more control. I make less mistakes for sure. But I don't feel as fast. I guess I have to get used to it.
Thanks for all the responses, they are very helpful.
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On April 22 2011 04:06 knwlg wrote:
Ya the problem is I have to go to their warehouse and they don't have a new gear tryout policy. But they mind let me try out the keyboards there. I'll know when I get there.
They also said I could exchange it, the other mechanical keyboards they have are the Black Widow (blues switches) and the DasKeyboard(brown switches).
Right now I'm tempted to just get the DasKeyboard with brown switches.
The Black switches feel a bit too hard. I wasn't too impressed with how they felt in fact I feel like I lost some speed. But they do work good in game compared to my membrane keyboard. I can defiantly execute actions faster they have a really fast response. I'm not sure if browns are the answer for me. Also I have to shell out 40 more bucks for the DadKeyboard.
On the other hand the BlackWidow would be 5 bucks cheaper then the 6Gv2.
I can tell when I type on the 6Gv2 or in game I got much more control. I make less mistakes for sure. But I don't feel as fast. I guess I have to get used to it.
Thanks for all the responses, they are very helpful.
Go with DAS!! :D You really cant go wrong, especially with browns. I have a DAS, and have loved it since day 1. Destiny and spanishiwa have it too 8)
I really do think its the stabilizers that youre feeling. They do sound slightly different than just the switch by itself.
On April 22 2011 01:20 Fateless wrote:
If this had been a Razer Keyboard everyone would have been saying "ZOMG buy a new keyboard!" But because the Steel Series fanboyism is so strong here people are saying things like: "They probably got a shipment of bad keycaps from Cherry." That's kind of silly dude, even if that were the case it would have fallen on SteelSeries' QC to make sure the product was functioning before shipping it. Clearly they are doing everything they can to make this work for you though and they seem to really care about how they are perceived by the gaming community, but they are humans too.
Thanks for contributing -.-; /S
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Once I removed the keys I saw that there is the switch it self and then 2 none movable switches on each side of the switch, I guess that's what you mean by stabilizers. They don't really move much. They have are not 100% static, they have movement to them. Now I'm not sure if they are supposed to feel like that on all the keyboards. Or it's maybe mine. Right now I just have a feeling that it might be just me not liking the feel of how the "stabilizers" react with they key. It might be just present on all the keyboards. That's why I'm wondering if it's just a personal problem or an actual hardware problem?
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The only problem I've had with mine is that my 9 key is a little loose and sometimes falls off, but that's because I rage and smash my keyboard against my desk :D
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im probably gonna exchange it for the DAS keyboard brown switch.
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also i just noticed 2 of the keys are already fading, i've only used it for like 6 hours.
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On April 22 2011 04:14 Marcus420 wrote:Go with DAS!! :D You really cant go wrong, especially with browns. I have a DAS, and have loved it since day 1. Destiny and spanishiwa have it too 8) I really do think its the stabilizers that youre feeling. They do sound slightly different than just the switch by itself. Show nested quote +On April 22 2011 01:20 Fateless wrote:
If this had been a Razer Keyboard everyone would have been saying "ZOMG buy a new keyboard!" But because the Steel Series fanboyism is so strong here people are saying things like: "They probably got a shipment of bad keycaps from Cherry." That's kind of silly dude, even if that were the case it would have fallen on SteelSeries' QC to make sure the product was functioning before shipping it. Clearly they are doing everything they can to make this work for you though and they seem to really care about how they are perceived by the gaming community, but they are humans too. Thanks for contributing -.-; /S
Maybe I'm missing something here? I posted a complete paragraph where I was pointing out the extreme favoritism being exhibited by certain posters in this forum. Maybe I'm misinterpreting you here, but it seems like you were making a smartass comment at my expense. Yet your post in which the aforementioned smartass comment was made was nothing more than three disjointed sentences, and about 25% of the total text was devoted to making this smartass comment that's not even particularly clever. I guess what I'm trying to say here is that I find your attempt at chastising me for inadequate posting ironic.
Go with the BlackWidow, You really can't go wrong, especially with Blues. I have a BlackWidow and I have loved it since Day 1, Jesus and Moses have it too 8)
Better contribution? How about this one?
When I purchased a new mechanical keyboard recently, I carefully weighed all of the factors involved. There are many different products on the market to choose from, each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, but the choice of which keyboard is the best is purely left to the individual purchasing the keyboard. While the most essential choice you'll be making will be the key switches, there are a plethora of other options to consider. Personally I chose the Black Widow Ultimate for the following reasons: Back lighting, USB Pass-through, Braided USB cable, Macro keys, Overall look and design, Feel and responsiveness of Blue key switches.
The Razer Black Widow happens to pack in a lot more features at a given price point vs their competitors, although none of them are crucial, and wouldn't make a difference if you didn't like the feel of the Blue Cherry Key switches. I would encourage anyone to try as many of the keyboards in person as possible in order to determine get the best possible fit.
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I think I'm going with the Daskeyboard Brown switch.
The Black Widow looks good but I'm sure the Daskeyboard is far superior in quality.
I'm not liking the black switches so far. Way too much force needs to be applied. It's really making me fatigued. | gained more precession but I lost my speed. I feel it's a good FPS keyboard but for RTS you need speed. I don't know I'm still gonna give it more testing.
The 6gv2 is built solid but the keys are already fading in 2 days of usage.
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Had to RMA my 6Gv2 today. The A key quit working in the middle of a game of SC2 lastnight. Quite disappointing seeing I've owned the keyboard less than a month and was on a week long vacation for part of it. Now I'm having to use an old membrane keyboard I had in the closet and can't get used to the key positions to play SC until my replacement gets here.
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BlackWidow is built like shit, just like other Razer products unfortunately.
So far i haven't had any problems with steelseries products, including Xai, qck, 6gv2...
If I'd had to choose a new keyboard, i would rather try out the new Zowie Celeritas, looks really nice and solid built. You could always go for filco keyboards ofc, but they're quite more expensive. Then if you live in the States or Canada, you could try getting a Rosewill Cherry MX Blue for 79$ @ Newegg or maybe some other retailers.
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I ended up exchanging the 6gv2 for the Das Keyboard Brown Cherry Switch.
I must say that the extra 40 bucks was worth it. I love this keyboard.
I got the chance to also try the BlackWidow, right away I could tell that it's cheaply made. Didn't take more then a 5 sec for me to know that the BlackWidow is not the keyboard for me. The 6gv2 is much better build. In fact if the shift key didn't feel so damn sticky I would of kept the keyboard.
Brown switches feel so good on my fingers, so much speed. Black switches were way too stiff. I'm sure some people would be into it. But it would really fatigue my fingers after 6 hours of play.
The 6gv2 is build like a tank tho also the das keyboard is really solid as well.
The das keyboard feels 10x better. You can't go wrong with this keyboard.
I'm not saying that 6gv2 is a bad keyboard. It's probably the best keyboard in the price range if you get one that has no issues. But the stiffness could be a huge issue for some like my self.
I personally prefer the Brown switch over the Black switch. I didn't see too much of a differences between the Blue and Brown switch feeling wise. Maybe the Blues are a bit stiffer but not by a lot.
Using the DasKeyboard seem so effortless. You can't go wrong with this keyboard. I also prefer the layout on this keyboard over the 6gv2. But I did like they way the 6gv2 looks without the glossy finish.
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Hi guys,
i got my g6v2 today. So far im very happy with the whole feel of the keyboard. It is very solid and the black switch feels really comfortable. However, I got this huge problem with the A and F key.
When I tild them a little bit backwards (towards my body) without applying downwards preasure, those keys produce a clearly tactile and audible click which doesnt yield a keystroke. It feels as the key stucking and un-stucking. Unfortunately the A key is next to impossible to remove, so I cannot check if there are any lose or broken parts.
Could any of you kind G6 users tilt their keys a little bit backwards and report their findings? Id really like to know if this is normal or not. I'd totally hate bringing it back to the shop after just a couple of hours..allthough it is sort of annoying, I probably have to do it anway. Just wanna know what you guys think.
Regards,
Chris
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