my son wants a gaming keyboard for avid minecraft use. Is this over the top, or useful, and awesome for this sort of 'gamer' thanks!
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This is one of the more customizablly comfortable keyboards that I've used. There isn't really any noticeable insufficienties with it, but it is a little high for just to play minecraft. I recommend a steelseries Gv mechanical keyboard at the most if you're adamant on a mechanical keyboard.
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This is a standard size keyboard, with standard size keys.I don't use it for gaming - I wanted the backlighting for using the computer at night. It is great for this!
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this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3... » Read More this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck « Show Less
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I f it's just a keyboard you are wanting the very best is Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 - at half the price and twice the quality. Look it up!
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I've been using it for gaming but I wouldn't recommended it, the right enter key fell off after the first month, overall the keyboard is nice but not for excessive button smashing
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It is a standard keyboard with shallow square keys that are tightly aligned. Could take some getting used to, the home key is adjacent to the backspace which can be confusing. Other than that it is a regular keyboard that we use for gaming.
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I'm not exactly a gamer, but I bought this several months ago as I wanted an "almost" desktop equiv. My kiddo recently download Minecraft (paid version) onto it, and it performs and handles the game 100% better than our old desktop. Quick, fluid, no freezing, crisp and clear, handles multiple screens open while Minecraft is playing. I have not been disappointed. I have some downloaded work applications and programs that have worked without issue. I am considering another for the kid. Good luck.
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You may want to watch this video review - it's why I may get this keyboard.www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1V0oj9Vv0Y
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Not a gamer myself, I bought for my son, and he uses it for exactly that reason. Works great.
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I chose this keyboard because it included a little stool and it was a great price. This keyboard has held up great! My son is now 4.5 and he still enjoys it. The holder for the mic has broken off, but after having it for so long and knowing how rough he is with his toys, it is a miracle that the entire set has held up so well. The keyboard is good quality and has a good variety of songs. He loves the mic as well. If you are purchasing this for Christmas for your child I suggest setting it up and putting a bow on it as opposed to having them open the package (set up takes 5 min.). Seeing the set out the box adds a "wow" factor. Enjoy! I chose this keyboard because it included a little stool and it was a great price. This keyboard has held up great! My son is now 4.5 and he still enjoys it. The holder for the mic has broken off, but after having it for so long and knowing how rough he is with his toys, it is a miracle that the entire set has held up so well. The keyboard is good quality and has a good variety of songs. He loves the mic as well. If you are purchasing this for Christmas for your child I suggest setting it up and putting a bow on it as opposed to having them open the package (set up takes 5 min.). Seeing the... » Read More I chose this keyboard because it included a little stool and it was a great price. This keyboard has held up great! My son is now 4.5 and he still enjoys it. The holder for the mic has broken off, but after having it for so long and knowing how rough he is with his toys, it is a miracle that the entire set has held up so well. The keyboard is good quality and has a good variety of songs. He loves the mic as well. If you are purchasing this for Christmas for your child I suggest setting it up and putting a bow on it as opposed to having them open the package (set up takes 5 min.). Seeing the set out the box adds a "wow" factor. Enjoy! « Show Less
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I think it is a good one. I'm using it now. The keyboard is smaller than a standard one, but you can get used to it like I did.
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Cont... please make sure u like or are ok with the split keyboard set up.. I love it.. less errors and makes u use your home row keys for speed typing. . If ur a single finger type it will drive u nuts.. Also if u have small hands.. hope I helped
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I keep my keyboard on my lap. Not on the keyboard plate as provided. It takes up some space on the fold out pads. I use a mouse on the left pad and a ZBoard Game Pad on the right. It would depend on your application. I have a G11 keyboard but I use a Logitech K 800 cordless keyboard with this Mobo fold out arrangement on a gaming chair with the keyboard on my lap to give me maximum use of the foldout pad space. Works out well for me.Just remember not to put any weight on the fold out pads as they will break and render the pads useless. I like them and have better scores on games using them. Good Luck. I keep my keyboard on my lap. Not on the keyboard plate as provided. It takes up some space on the fold out pads. I use a mouse on the left pad and a ZBoard Game Pad on the right. It would depend on your application. I have a G11 keyboard but I use a Logitech K 800 cordless keyboard with this Mobo fold out arrangement on a gaming chair with the keyboard on my lap to give me maximum use of the foldout pad space. Works out well for me.Just remember not to put any weight on the fold out pads as they will break and render the pads useless. I like them and have better scores on games using... » Read More I keep my keyboard on my lap. Not on the keyboard plate as provided. It takes up some space on the fold out pads. I use a mouse on the left pad and a ZBoard Game Pad on the right. It would depend on your application. I have a G11 keyboard but I use a Logitech K 800 cordless keyboard with this Mobo fold out arrangement on a gaming chair with the keyboard on my lap to give me maximum use of the foldout pad space. Works out well for me.Just remember not to put any weight on the fold out pads as they will break and render the pads useless. I like them and have better scores on games using them. Good Luck. « Show Less
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Just buy a Deck Legend. It's a bit more pricey but you get an absolutely insanely good keyboard and as the box says, "the last keyboard you'll ever own". After owning it for a few months now I could not agree with that boast more.
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Hi Daniel,I am not a gamer and I don't even know what minecraft is!! I bought this laptop because it met my specs. I use it mainly for research and shopping. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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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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This keyboard is not an adequate replacement for a mouse.. This is strictly meant to be used as a couch keyboard for Lazy people like myself. The keyboard itself is awesome and the trackpad functionality is pretty extensive.. But the keyboard is really small.. I would suggest getting a roller ball mouse and a separate keyboard if you are going for ergo.