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Which Chicklet keyboard should I purchase?

Which Chicklet keyboard should I purchase?

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OmNom44
Junior Member
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06-14-2024, 07:54 PM
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I've been using my Razer Deathstalker for around ten years now, and the "A" key is no longer working. I searched for an identical model but it's a discontinued product. I've looked into requirements carefully:

- Must use chicklet keys with flat profiles
- Full-size design
- Should include a palm rest
- Either tilt adjustment or fixed tilt
- Preferably fully sized
- Key type: membrane, scissors, or mechanical (I’m not very particular about color)
- I’ve checked Amazon.ca and found many non-gaming chicklet keyboards with poor reliability reviews.
- RGB isn’t important; durability and solid keys are key.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! If you know of any suitable options, please let me know.
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OmNom44
06-14-2024, 07:54 PM #1

I've been using my Razer Deathstalker for around ten years now, and the "A" key is no longer working. I searched for an identical model but it's a discontinued product. I've looked into requirements carefully:

- Must use chicklet keys with flat profiles
- Full-size design
- Should include a palm rest
- Either tilt adjustment or fixed tilt
- Preferably fully sized
- Key type: membrane, scissors, or mechanical (I’m not very particular about color)
- I’ve checked Amazon.ca and found many non-gaming chicklet keyboards with poor reliability reviews.
- RGB isn’t important; durability and solid keys are key.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! If you know of any suitable options, please let me know.

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Valzarok
Junior Member
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06-14-2024, 07:54 PM
#2
You might need to exclude certain conditions here, such as an included palm grip. This is likely the most challenging aspect when selecting keyboards that match your preferences, as few offer this feature and you're significantly limiting your choices. You should also consider whether a flat key design suits you, since top-reviewed and popular keyboards often don't prioritize this aspect.
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Valzarok
06-14-2024, 07:54 PM #2

You might need to exclude certain conditions here, such as an included palm grip. This is likely the most challenging aspect when selecting keyboards that match your preferences, as few offer this feature and you're significantly limiting your choices. You should also consider whether a flat key design suits you, since top-reviewed and popular keyboards often don't prioritize this aspect.

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sarahdem59
Member
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06-14-2024, 07:54 PM
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You might need to omit certain conditions here, such as a built-in palm rest. This is likely the most challenging aspect when choosing keyboards that match your preferences, as few models provide this feature, limiting your choices significantly. You should also consider the flat-key design; there’s a valid explanation for why top-reviewed and highly praised keyboards often don’t use it.

Cooler Master SK-650
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Maste...la-635565710122&ref=&adgrpid=63609080556&th=1

Cherry boasts a strong reputation for durability and offers its own line of slim, low-profile scissor keyboards
https://www.officedepot.com/a/produ...-o...goQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Keychron K1 would be suitable if you prefer not to rely on a full-size keyboard with a numeric keypad. Red switches should provide a comfortable experience similar to membrane keyboards, without any noticeable bump or click.

Any product from Logitech is generally a safe bet for quality as well.
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sarahdem59
06-14-2024, 07:54 PM #3

You might need to omit certain conditions here, such as a built-in palm rest. This is likely the most challenging aspect when choosing keyboards that match your preferences, as few models provide this feature, limiting your choices significantly. You should also consider the flat-key design; there’s a valid explanation for why top-reviewed and highly praised keyboards often don’t use it.

Cooler Master SK-650
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Maste...la-635565710122&ref=&adgrpid=63609080556&th=1

Cherry boasts a strong reputation for durability and offers its own line of slim, low-profile scissor keyboards
https://www.officedepot.com/a/produ...-o...goQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Keychron K1 would be suitable if you prefer not to rely on a full-size keyboard with a numeric keypad. Red switches should provide a comfortable experience similar to membrane keyboards, without any noticeable bump or click.

Any product from Logitech is generally a safe bet for quality as well.