Mechanical Keyboards

[George K]

I'm seeing more and more "mechanical" keyboards being sold.

I've always loved the silent, slim, Apple keyboards. Now I'm using a Logitech MX1 keyboard which is also very, very nice - and silent.

Can someone 'splain what these gizmos are? Do I want one?

[Jolly]

Aren't they set up to mimic things like the old-fashioned IBM Selectric keys?

[taiwan_girl]

I think they are preferred by "gamers" because the connection is quicker something like that. (The feedback or signal to the game is quicker)

[Doctor Phibes]

My son used one for his gaming for a while. The argument is they give better tactile feedback, and may be quicker, as TG said this can be a big deal for gaming. They're also supposed to last longer. I tried some out when I bought my PC, and ended up getting a decent Corsair membrane keyboard instead.

The downside is they're noisier, and more expensive. The noise got really annoying.