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Keyboard with green back lighting?

VhdbloodVhdblood
edited July 2008 in Technology
Okay, I've been looking for a keyboard with green back lighting for a good few hours now, and I've found a whopping two. You'd think that a freaking keyboard with a green back light wouldn't be that technologically challenging, and there has to be some demand for it, like, for instance, me. Anyway, I found two, and I don't think the options could be much worse.

First off, there's one of these: Rolling Glowing Keyboard

There are many different versions from different manufacturers, but it looks to retail from $40 to $60. As far as I can tell, this thing looks like a piece of junk, and no-one can take something that looks like this seriously anyway. It also can't be very functional when it folds, bends, and rolls as you try to type.

Then, there's the other choice: Deck Legend - Toxic Keyboard

This thing looks awesome, and it seems to be a quality keyboard, but it's retailing for $159. I can upgrade to an entry level quad-core for that.

So, does anyone know any other options, or maybe someone can explain why there are no other options in the green back lit keyboard market?

(FYI, this all stemmed from my new mouse, a green Razer Diamondback, which was $30 off of Woot! I figured I might be able to find a keyboard to match.)

Comments

  • LusankyaLusankya
    Find any keyboard with a backlight, and using a soldering iron and a trip to Radioshack, replace the blue/red LED with a green one. Ten minutes of disassembly saves you $120.
  • VhdbloodVhdblood
    I guess, I just didn't know how amazing of a job I could do, and I dunno how pretty it will be. Also, how do I know if the keyboard I'm ordering has LED's that can be removed? I've seen some things with it melted in with plastic and glues in and things like that.

    I just don't want to buy into this idea, only to blow some cash on a keyboard I can't do this with.
  • AlanAlan
    edited July 2008
    http://modtown.co.uk/mt/article2.php?id=keyboard

    Its not too hard to do and if your worried practice on some old pc hardware that's obsolete. I learned to solder messing around with old pc parts and broken radios.

    This guide if or the led lights for the caps lock and other indicator lights but the process is the same.
    Post edited by Alan on
  • OmnutiaOmnutia
    I've been thinking about something similar. I want to buy a replacement keyboard for my laptop (~£20), take all the keys off and spray them all black so I'm not looking at the keyboard every once in a while. Also, thought of something like this?
  • ......
    take all the keys off and spray them all black so I'm not looking at the keyboard every once in a while.
    You mean like Das Keyboard II?
  • OmnutiaOmnutia
    edited July 2008
    Similar idea, apparently, not having anything on the keys means you don't look down every now and then and, as a result, your typing goes faster. It'll be cheaper to test with a replacement keyboard and a can of black paint than an expensive keyboard.
    Post edited by Omnutia on
  • ......
    Similar idea, apparently, not having anything on the keys means you don't look down every now and then and, as a result, your typing goes faster.
    The only reason why Das Keyboard II is awesome is because it renders those who can't type unable to use the computer. If you look down as you type you shouldn't bother spending money on paint when all you have to do is stop looking at your fingers and start looking at the text you're typing. That way you're also spell checking it as you go. It doesn't take money or paint, it only takes some determination. If you want to stop looking at your fingers, just stop looking at your fingers. Same thing goes for everything.
  • trogdor9trogdor9
    The only reason why Das Keyboard II is awesome is because it renders those who can't type unable to use the computer.
    Have you ever used one? A friend bought one and let me borrow it for a weekend. It feels so amazing to type on; it's so satisfying. I am a relatively fast typist, averaging around 100 WPM with good accuracy, and the Das Keyboard made me type even faster. Highly recommended, but a tad pricey. If I had piles of money, that would totally be my keyboard (I've heard the Optimus Maximus is hard to type with).

    It was terrible switching back to my crappy ass-Microsoft Multimedia keyboard.

    While we're on the topic of peripherals that make it difficult for inexperienced people to use your computer, I suggest the Logitech MX Revolution mouse with 100% pointer speed. Nobody in my family can come close to doing anything with my mouse; it's quite fun to watch.
  • RymRym
    If I had piles of money, that would totally be my keyboard
    The only reason I don't switch is that I currently have a silent, albeit crappy, keyboard. Clicks would prevent me from typing while we're recording.
  • ......
    @ Trogdor42, no, I have never used one. But great and awesome are different terms. I can't say anything on how great it's to use, I however can say, as I did, that it's awesome due to the fact that it's hard to use if you need to read the keys with your eyes and not your fingers. I kinda expect it to also be great to type on with that price btw. I too need moneys, have a slightly clacking crappy Medion 'multi-media' keyboard. I think it's supposed to be white...
  • OmnutiaOmnutia
    great and awesome are different terms
    Can we stop being nerds. If you wanted to express it was awesome without the positive connotation I'm sure you could have used something like "awesome but pointless".

    I don't need to look at the keyboard, It's just an instinct. Usually when I mistype a letter I look down to check where my finger is.
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