Can you run 2 keyboards simultaneously ?

[nairobi13]

As the title says. I'm looking to buy a new gaming keyboard in time for the gw2 release. I want a mechanical key'd keyboard but I also want a wireless one. As i can't seem to find one with all the specs I'm looking for I'm trying to find out whether i can buy a new wired one for gaming and use my current wireless one for when I'm laying in bed watching films etc.

Any suggestions for a mechanical keyboard would also be appreciated as I'm completely stuck on what to get.

Thanks in advance.

[Aldrashan]

Should work no problem. No idea what mechanical keyboards are good tho as I'm using a razer anansi. (:

[tetrisGOAT]

Yes, you can.

As for mechanical keyboard, what is your budget? Do you want media functions? Do you want macro-keys? Do you intend to do a lot of typing with it, or "Only" gaming?
I like black and brown switches a whole lot personally.

[nairobi13]

I'm trying to read up about the types of switches. There isn't a massive load of information on them via wiki etc. My budget it about £150 though the cheaper the better of course. I really like the look of the blackwidow ultimate by razer but so many people go against it. The media keys would be nice as long as they're out of the way of the left hand side. I don't understand macro keys too much. Are they just keys you assign to open specific programs etc?

Thanks for your input.

[sourmonkey]

I ran 2 once wireless Microsoft keyboard and mouse cause my Logitech gaming keyboard shorted out.

[nairobi13]

I'm starting to feel this http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/Trigger/

Anyone know much of it? I hear a lot of people going for the rapid fire etc but none of this just yet? This seems perfect for what i want i think

[Jegerhellig]

Well I'm using the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate, which is a really nice keyboard and I love it dearly.

It come sin different versions, going from 80$ till about 140$

http://store.razerzone.com/store/raz...oryId.59652400

A link for the cheapest.

And for 2 keyboards, yes you can with no problems at all.

[Penatar]

I currently run a wired one for gaming and a wireless one for watching movies and such. As long as you have enough USB ports, you can run as many as you want.

[asb]

I'm starting to feel this http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/keyboards/Trigger/

Anyone know much of it? I hear a lot of people going for the rapid fire etc but none of this just yet? This seems perfect for what i want i think

I've always recommend this keyboard when someone says they're interested in a BlackWidow. It's basically the same thing, but with your choice of switch types (BlackWidows come with a choice between only the less ideal gaming switches). I suspect the reason people get the Quickfire is the reason so few keyboards like the BlackWidow exist: A macro-based and backlit keyboard requires USB connectivity, which means you can't have support for n-key rollover. Most of the plainer mechanical keyboards come with a PS/2 adapter and can trigger as many simultaneous keypresses as there are keys on the board. A BlackWidow or Trigger style board gets 6 key recognition plus modifiers.

As for switch types, I've tried to describe them the best I can before. Hopefully this is helpful:

Black: Probably the most common 'gaming' switch. They're actually a pretty stiff switch, taking about as much force as an average rubber dome board to activate a key--although with a lower actuation distance and smooth force curve. They are called a linear switch, meaning you can't feel the actuation point. The key will travel smoothly until it bottoms out, even though it was actuated halfway through that distance.

Red: The other gaming switch. A smooth linear switch, just like the blacks, but with much less resistance. Easier to press keys, both intentionally or otherwise.

Blue: These are usually considered more of a typing switch. These are between the black and red switches in terms of resistance. Most importanly, this is a tactile switch. The actuation point can be felt and heard. It's a little hard to explain, but as you depress the key, you can feel increased resistance as you approach the actuation point. As the key activates, it actually makes an audible click.

Brown: A tactile switch without the click. Probably designed as a hybrid ideal for gaming or typing. Very much like the blues, but without the click. Has the same low resistance found in the red switches.

[nairobi13]

I've always recommend this keyboard when someone says they're interested in a BlackWidow. It's basically the same thing, but with your choice of switch types (BlackWidows come with a choice between only the less ideal gaming switches). I suspect the reason people get the Quickfire is the reason so few keyboards like the BlackWidow exist: A macro-based and backlit keyboard requires USB connectivity, which means you can't have support for n-key rollover. Most of the plainer mechanical keyboards come with a PS/2 adapter and can trigger as many simultaneous keypresses as there are keys on the board. A BlackWidow or Trigger style board gets 6 key recognition plus modifiers.

As for switch types, I've tried to describe them the best I can before. Hopefully this is helpful:

Amazing. Thanks so much for this. You've been a massive help.