On July 13 2012 14:43 svefnleysi wrote:
Appreciate the input from everyone. I've decided on Rosewill RK-9000RE.

I'm in a bit of a pickle, though.

I'm trying to find a carrier who will ship it internationally (to Iceland, specifically).

Amazon.com doesn't ship electronics to Iceland (Amazon.co.uk does, but doesn't carry it).
Mechanicalkeyboards.com ships internationally, but not to Iceland for some reason.
Ebay only has a listing that doesn't ship to Iceland.
Newegg.com doesn't ship internationally.
Rosewill.com doesn't sell them online.

And now I've run out of ideas. Does anyone have any idea of some other site I might try?

Rosewill is a newegg brand basically. So i think it would be pretty hard to get in Europe.

Afaik you could repair your SS if you know how to solder, by swapping the scroll lock switch with '1'. But I don't so can't really help.

I would try your warranty with SS.

if you are fine with spending the money then get a Filco, otherwise there is Leopold and Ducky but I have no idea if you can get these in Iceland.
Also if you don't need a numpad look at the CM quickfire rapid.

svefnleysi

Iceland623 Posts

July 13 2012 21:12 GMT

#23

I'll probably try to do something about the warranty once I get a replacement board. I just don't want to be stuck without a mechanical keyboard for too long.

Still no success in finding the Rosewill if anyone has some suggestions.

enemy2010

Germany1972 Posts

July 13 2012 21:21 GMT

#24

Maybe buy a 6gv2 again?

lock203

United States43 Posts

July 13 2012 21:45 GMT

#25

Not sure if they ship to Iceland, but Cooler Master has some decent mechanical keyboards. http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/
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HornyHerring

Papua New Guinea1059 Posts

July 13 2012 22:06 GMT

#26

On July 13 2012 10:52 svefnleysi wrote:
2) Can anyone recommend similar mechanical keyboards from other manufacturers? I've been looking into Razer keyboards, as stores over here actually carry those, but I can only find ones that have flashy lights all over them. I sleep in the same room as my computer, so I need a mechanical keyboard that doesn't have any unnecessary lights and also, doesn't take up too much desk space, similar to the 6Gv2. PS2 connector would be a plus, as well.

I would just get another 6Gv2, but I really didn't like the time it took to ship here, and I'm wary about getting another Steelseries product from this experience. Shipping times (and costs) being what they are, I just can't afford to be messing around with this.

TLDR:
Anyone know of a dark, minimalistic, mechanical keyboard, that's not from Steelseries?

Well, the only bad thing about my Razer Blackwidow is the glossy outlay,, other tahtn that it's perfect.

Steelo_Rivers

United States1968 Posts

July 13 2012 22:26 GMT

#27

Aside from what everyone says about mechanical and membrane keyboards, I went back to one of my old membrane ps/2 keyboards and I loved it. I felt like everything moved so much faster. I still use my black widow from time to time but the fucking lights and macro keys are so annoying. I wish I could cut them off (literally cut them off and toss them).

PrimeTimey

Canada369 Posts

July 13 2012 22:28 GMT

#28

I am using the Coolermaster Quickfire mechanical keyboard. It is good, very basic, and clean. It doesn't have the num-pad so if you want that don't get it.

lock203

United States43 Posts

July 13 2012 22:36 GMT

#29

On July 14 2012 07:28 PrimeTimey wrote:
I am using the Coolermaster Quickfire mechanical keyboard. It is good, very basic, and clean. It doesn't have the num-pad so if you want that don't get it.

CM offers both fullsize and tenkeyless mechanical keyboards.

flavorless

United States59 Posts

July 13 2012 22:38 GMT

#30

Couldn't you just swap out the broken switch? I'm no expert, but link.

Intact

Sweden634 Posts

July 13 2012 23:03 GMT

#31

On July 13 2012 11:00 Xingke wrote:
I personally try to stay away from "gaming" keyboards, but that is my personal preference.

If you don't want or need the extra buttons/flashy lights/etc then I would suggest looking into something else.

I personally use a Filco Majestouch(tenkeyless) but I am not sure about their availability in your location. I have a friend with a Das and he loves it as well, but I've never used them personally.

That being said I also do know a few friends with the black widow and they love it, but like I said I just don't like the typical "ITS GAMING, LOOK AT ALL THE BUTTONS/LIGHTS" peripherals being put out.

I've also heard nice things about Leopold keyboards as well.

The 6gv2 is the exact opposite to " ITS GAMING, LOOK AT ALL THE BUTTONS/LIGHTS", it's an extremely minimalistic, solid and well built keyboard.

Suende

United States43 Posts

July 13 2012 23:28 GMT

#32

You can always try out a TTesports one. Theres a Meka G1

Thats what I have and its great! I would stay away from Razer...pains me to say it but i've gone through 3 differnt things (two mouse one keyboard) and I had to exchange all of them 1 or more times to get ones that worked properly.

crms

United States11933 Posts

July 13 2012 23:43 GMT

#33

On July 13 2012 12:42 proofy wrote:
Filco

i wouldn't trade my filco majestouch for the world. I have a 104 key with mx browns, it's a dream. It cost a bit more than razer/steelseries but they are tanks, feel amazing and work forever.

QoGxDyNaSTy

United States23 Posts

July 14 2012 05:26 GMT

#34

if you can buy 1 of the 4 rosewill keyboards i reccomend on doing so even if your in the UK maybe check ebay

Whatson

United States5357 Posts

July 14 2012 05:56 GMT

#35

Das Model S Ultimate is still up there with the BlackWidow in terms of quality, but it's not flashy at all. Almost entirely black with white letters (you can even buy a version without letters if you want), zero macro keys, no background lights or whatever. I actually preferred it to my old BlackWidow, and it's actually lasted much longer.

Mtndrew

United States174 Posts

July 14 2012 06:22 GMT

#36

The blackwidow regular edition is usually way cheaper than all the other keyboards previously mentioned. As for the lights, there's only one in the logo in the front which can be turned off with a function key.

Digitalis

United States1043 Posts

July 14 2012 06:38 GMT

#37

Blackwidow stealth edition, all the greatness of the blackwidow but without the bells and whistles

Hermanoid

Sweden213 Posts

July 14 2012 08:08 GMT

#38

Tesoro Durandal just launched in Sweden and I just got one. While it certainly breaks the criteria of being "minimalistic" it's got really nice build quality for the price. While saying this I'm comparing it to SS 6gv2, the Blackwidows and the Qpad boards. I got this board instead of a ducky/filco/das because I feel that you pay mostly for the branding there.

The keys are very stable and also feel surface treated with something which gives a grip that I have yet to see anywhere else. It's available with all 4 switches so take your pick. I got the G1NL (the expensive edition) because it was the only one available with brown switches in my local store and I thought I might as well, but you can go for the G1N instead if absolutely have to be minimalistic. The technology you get with the G1NL (USB full n key rollover etc) is quite rich for the price as well though.

Now for the main concern with this keyboard, the futuristic spaceship look that makes your gut twist and your eyes itch. It's not actually as annoying as pictures on the webz make it =P All in all the colour of the board is pretty dark, so the looks don't stand out that much once it's on your desk.

TLDR; Tesoro Durandal G1NL is a surprisingly qualitative keyboard for the price, ignore the looks and get it if it's available in Iceland.

ironhammers

United Kingdom13 Posts

July 14 2012 09:27 GMT

#39

On July 13 2012 14:00 Turb1ne wrote:
You say the LEDs are a big problem for you, either buy the non-ultimate version which has no LEDs, or the ultimate itself has a button the keyboard that cycles the LED brightness, and includes an OFF setting. So with the blackwidow you really need not worry about the lights in your room.

Was going to say this. I wasn't certain about the BlackWidow as I don't own one. But every backlit gaming keyboard I've ever owned has included some way to turn the lighting off. So don't allow the fear of lights at bedtime alone to put you off a keyboard.