Looking for mechanical keyboard in bricks n mortar store

TheDoc

Anyone any idea of a place that sells mechanical keyboards?

Being eye balling a Razer Blackwidow, but to be honest just want to grab one today.

any suggestions welcome, or recommendations for a good mechanical keyboard I can buy in a shop in Dublin

Antar Bolaeisk

Elara.ie do onsite pickup. I think they're in Dublin somewhere.

ShadowHearth

PC world do some razor stuff, I would not be surprised if you would find it there too m8.

madrab

On a side note- whats the big deal with mechanical keyboards? are they better than normal ones?

ShadowHearth

madrab wrote: »

On a side note- whats the big deal with mechanical keyboards? are they better than normal ones?

Nope, they just make your e-penis bigger.

ShadowHearth

Seriously:

They are more durable, heavier, make click sounds, or don't, more satisfying pushs, it will register more keys pushed at the same time too.

For PC gamers its like gaming mouse with tits - a must.

Shiminay

No, they *are* better. Considerably better. They're built much more solidly and if it's a gaming related one, then like any "built to purpose" tool, they'll be better than a standard one. The issue is whether or not most people would gain any benefit from them.

madrab

better in terms of durability? faster response rate? etc

ShadowHearth

madrab wrote: »

better in terms of durability? faster response rate? etc

Just google it m8. You will get a ton of YouTube videos and articles on this. For some people it might mean feck all, for some it makes a huge difference.

SeantheMan

madrab wrote: »

better in terms of durability? faster response rate? etc

They are a must for any competitive gamer in the Starcraft 2 scene, where some players rack up 300+ APM (Actions per minute)

For the standard casual gamer it's not a huge deal

hal9000

Here is a good if long winded explanation of mechanical keyboards and types of switches
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide

http://www.keyboardco.com/ sell filcos and topre realforce keyboards

ED E

PC world in Carrickmines has a decent selection of gaming KBs at the back. About ten or so. 2 or 3 mechanicals IIRC.

TheDoc

ED E wrote: »

PC world in Carrickmines has a decent selection of gaming KBs at the back. About ten or so. 2 or 3 mechanicals IIRC.

PC world in airside had two logitech keyboards and a Razer Lacoysa or some ****.

Well as usual its onto an online retailer for me

Ronan|Raven

Have an old " DEC Digital" keyboard is great, proper buttons.