Mechanical Keyboard Discussion and Recommendations

[Gaming Bacon]

I have been looking at keyboards for a while, and hearing about some new ones made me wait a bit, but I am planning on getting one now in the next couple weeks. I just want to know what you guys thing are the best keyboards that meet the requirements I have. Here are my definitive keyboard specs:

-Cherry MX Blues or Browns (maybe buckling, Model M seems intriguing)
-around 100 dollars
-NOT Razer or Mad Catz

Backlighting isn't necessary and if the keyboard is good enough, I don't mind not having macros, I have plenty on my mouse anyway.

Also, what are people's thoughts on the ROCCAT Ryos MK, especially the Pro and it's backlighting gimmicks?

Thanks!

 

[No2rdame]

Have you looked at either the CM Storm line or the Corsairs?

 

[dwaight]

i would check out ducky shine 3.
but theyre bit expensive if you ask me.
But they are a very good and trust brand.

 

[No2rdame]

Ducky is definitely a good brand but as you mentioned they're a bit pricey. Of course, the Roccat Ryos mentioned by the OP is somewhere in the $160+ range as well so it's on the higher end.

I have and love the Mionix Zibal 60 keyboard because it is simple, clean in design, and very sturdy. The one reason I wouldn't recommend it for the original poster is that he wants blues or browns and the switches are blacks.