Sure, all computer stores label mechanical keyboards as the "gamer's keyboard". But I feel this is very false. I sometimes play games and code (more than I game) and have found that mechanical keyboards are so much more authentic then the 20 dollar ones. But it really is worth the try! If you are doing a lot of typing for assignments or blogs or reviews, then I would suggest you look into buying a Mechanical Keyboard (any brand) with Cherry MX Blue Switches.
Sound foreign? I really think that their should be more stores, dedicated to keyboards, because typing is one of those things that everyone does! And it would make sense to have a durable and well-suited keyboard just for you!
So, cherry is a computer and device company which has this line of keyboard key switches (so the button underneath the keys) which have different feelings and feedback.
Blue's, as I recommended earlier to typists gives you tactile feedback (not linear) and also gives you a nice click sound when pressing the keys. A lot of typists like this key switch, not sure how, but maybe it stimulates them to type more or faster. But yes I highly recommend it.
Browns are the ones that I use. I first purchased reds and they are completely linear. I obviously didn't do enough research before buying it, but I am glad I bought the reds because now I know my preference. So I first had reds, they were amazing, allowing me to type really fast (I can understand why it is good for gaming), however it caused me to make too many mistakes since the keys were very sensitive. So I decided to go with browns. Right now I really want to try blues and see if they would work for me, but there really isn't anywhere to test them, it's a matter of buying it and seeing for myself.
This really shouldn't be the case. Now, Mechanical Keyboards cost up to 100 - 150 (or more) and I think that people should be allowed to test and get their preference, for free.
One day. One day I will open up a keyboard store and let everyone touch my keyboards!
Others might also opt for mechanical keyboards with clone switches, a newer fashion on the market. So, in case you’re looking at a cheap alternative beneath $50, what need to you get? best mechanical keyboard under 50
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