Any big difference Gaming wise between the backlit version and the standard version? And about the keys, the stealth or the clicky one?
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The keyboard functions and feels we exactly the same as the back lit version. I have one of each. Just the keys are quieter.
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The only difference between the backlit and the standard is well backlit! And the difference between the stelth and the greens are the stealth isint clicky
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Not between the chroma and original but the stealth version is quite a bit quieter than the click one. (The stealth sounds like browns while the clicky sounds like blues). I prefer the stealth so if you're playing a button masher you're not overwhelmed with clicking sounds.
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It is quieter than say a stock Dell keyboard. It more or less has a rather muffled thunk type of sound compared to clicking. I'm a programmer / sys admin and I don't completely touch type, nor do I type 60 wpm. So your mileage may vary.
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I think it depends how many programmable Gkeys you need. The K30 has 6 and the K50 has 16. It wasnt an issue for me. The only other main differences are the K50 has a few more back lighting option colors. The K30 keys only glow red but it does have 3 different brightness levels and also an off. The K50 also has a wrist rest attached. You have to decide if those extra features are important to you or not. Otherwise its pretty much the same keyboard. I have the K30 and its outstanding for normal usage and gaming.
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I didn't get the keyboard. I got the mouse, the mouse is worth the cost, but it also isn't a hundred bucks... I can''t speak for the keyboard. I am currently using the steelseries gaming keyboard, with the dedicated gaming zone on the left. It is pretty nice. It took some getting used to. Mostly because there are duplicates of many of the keys and everything is kind of jammed together. I like it now though.
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There are 3-4 different backlighting modes...one of which is completely turned off. No issues entering bios after installation. Had this keyboard for about 6 months and I love it. The only thing that's missing is volume control, but can manage without that.
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Depends on the sellers, mine does not have one. So if you don't see anything about backlit keyboard in the spec, then just assume it does not come with one.
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Kay - In playing with a color version on display at a local store, I think you will like the keyboard. It feels great as well as looks good. I started this post due to not being able to get a hands-on feel for the black keyboard.
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You can custom build it to have or not have backlit keyboard. This feature tacks on a good bit to price, but worth it!
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The keyboard itself has a method to change the backlighting through the Switchblade UI. It can also be changed on the computer proper with the Razer Synapse 2.0 program, available for free download at Razer (Though I'm fairly certain it comes with the keyboard.) Reason I know? I'm getting this thing in a few weeks, and I've been reading every review I can find! :)
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Sorry, I didn't see your question until now because it hit my spam folder. The backlit keyboard I have is is n5902, and the ones I have without the back-lighting are n5901. I really wanted to like the backlit one, but the touchpad just doesn't work nearly as well as the rollerball on the older model. Hope that still helps. Thanks! ~D
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the windows seven version does not have backlit keyboard. the windows 8 version is the one that has it.
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Thanks for your response. I went ahead and got the Logitech and am happy with it, once I adjusted the speed of the cursor. I have a very light touch.
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I own a black and a grey version, and the look and feel of them differ. The on/off button is lower than on the grey version.
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Supposedly the only two that will be available right away, according to the Asus website, will be black and white. And I'm hoping the black one doesn't ACTUALLY have that horrific keyboard (with the "\" key where the left shift should be)
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Hi, no....it doesn't have backlit keys, but I would still recommend it over most any other keyboard (unless you spend the majority of your time in the dark)
1987193
Unfortunately this cannot be done. I called MSI and was told you would have to purchase the version that has keyboard lights. I also asked could I send in the hardware for an installation to get lights and was met with a negative response. Sucks but after a while I got over wanting lit keys. Now in the future if you hear something else please share. Happy Gaming.
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No. Keys are very sensitive to touch. I prefer a cherry-brown for my gaming.