He brought his MKB and having dinner with it.
Wow, your MKB is epic! Wish I can have all these collections.

THanks buddy for the confirmation!

I found you guys love FOOD or FRUITY keycaps. Marshmallow...?

I mean they looks like so soft, so cute and light in color... rainbow, marshmallow, etc.

Marshmallow Keycaps

Would recommend Ducky Zero TKL too Or Ducky Zero Shine TKL(if want LED)...
I think a lot of people fall into marketing gimmicks, like Razer(yea, best for gaming which apparently in real-life, it's not).

If you don't wish to spend so much, I would recommend you to get the BEST VALUE(with LED backlite) ones 1st.
I think LED capable Mechanical Keyboards will suit you more since you're coming from Logitech G19 Keyboard.

The whole point of MKB = Customizable Keycaps, THE FEEL(Tactile or Linear), faster typing speed(confirmed by Linus Tech Tip), and ULTRA DURABILITY!
Some of them don't really offers many extra macro keys... MKB is usually using more standard layout and looks classy.
Moreover, it's better to get standard layout, so, in any case if you want to change or modify stuffs, it'll be easier. More compatibility.

Best Value LED MKBs:
CM Storm Rapid-i TKL(Recommended)
CM Storm QuickFire Pro TKL/Full Layout
Ducky Zero Shine TKL/Full Layout

Got more money? Want to buy better ones, those with more features?
Try:
Ducky Shine 4(Recommended)
Ducky Legend(Recommended)
Corsair K70 RGB
Corsair K95 RGB
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Chroma(Not Cherry MX Mechanical Switch, but Kailh China Mechanical Switch)
Logitech G710 Plus

TKL = Tenkeyless, which means NO NUMPAD.
Full Layout = Full Length Standard Keyboard Layout

If you want a more traditional look(VINTAGE looking and NO LED), you can look for:
Filco Majestouch 2
Filco Majestouch 2 TKL
Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja
Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja TKL
Ducky Zero
Ducky Zero TKL
Ducky Premier

This post has been edited by DarkSilver: Feb 10 2015, 05:44 PM

Newer generations KEYCOOL are all using Kailh Mechanical Switches if I am not wrong.

But, I think Kailh is quite OK too. It's very budget friendly.

Multimedia you mean like adjusting volume? If it's this feature, Ducky keyboards have these functions too. You just need to press Fn + "Specific Key". And, some Ducky Keyboards do have extra macro keys for Calculator, Email, My Computer, etc.
RM 350 budget?
I'll recommend Ducky Zero Shine to you. Solid quality and durability with nice LEDs.



This post has been edited by DarkSilver: Feb 11 2015, 03:03 AM

I think by factory keyboard they mean "A keyboard which ready to use when purchased".
By Custom Keyboard, I think they mean a keyboard which being constructed manually part by part by yourself.

DAS keyboard is one of the best around. Would recommend it. But, it lacks LED. Take note for this. If you don't care about LED, you can go for it.

Still, I'll pick Ducky, Filco and CM Storm over DAS. They have a more general layout which is good for modification later if needed.

Razer is bad even with Cherry MX(their current or newer generations are Kailh).

Kailh Switches, that's a known problem I guess.
My previous Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Chroma is using Razer Switches(Made by Kailh), and, I have several keys double-tapping(double output) problem too. Though, I sent it to Warranty/RMA, and they instantly give me 1-on-1 exchange.

The difference of feeling for Kailh and Cherry MX is minimal. I don't feel there's a huge gap of difference between them. But, quality, you're talking about Germany vs China. LOL.

Other than this, I also found out the feeling and actuation point of my Ducky Shine 4 and Filco Majestouch 2 TKL is different. Both of them are using Cherry MX Blue Switches.

Would definitely NOT recommend Non-Standard Layout MKB.
Simply not good for many reasons.
The main one will be keycaps choices.

I would recommend CM Storm Quickfire Rapid-i over it. Very good quality and layout and nice lighting effects!

Filco, Topre(Realforce, meh, they're mostly not Cherry MX keycaps compatible LOL, but the layout is standard), CM Storm(in some models) and Ducky(in most models) usually have more traditional layout aka the standard layout compared to Corsair, Logitech, etc.

NOT all mechanical keyboards are using standard layout. There's a lot of them using their own layouts.
For instances(special layout):
CM Storm Quickfire TK
Corsair K95
Corsair K70
Madcatz STRIKE 7 or 5, etc
Logitech G710+

Due to their own special layouts, that'll mean there's no much compatibility for 3rd party keycaps set to put in.
Imagine, if some keys are broken, or the keycaps worn off or become shinny. You can't replace them.

This post has been edited by DarkSilver: Feb 11 2015, 08:30 PM

I suppose Stabilizers only apply to a few keys on the keyboards such as SHIFT, Spacebar, Backspace, etc.
So, the differences should only be affected on these specific keys.
But, the differences apply to all keys on both keyboards. Thus, I guess it's not the stabilizers issue.

And, I find Cherry Stabilizer better than Costar though.

CM Storm QuickFire Ultimate is not using standard layout.
CM Storm QuickFire Rapid-i is using standard layout and does come with F-Media Keys.

CM Storm QuickFire Rapid(WITHOUT "i") does have those "play, pause, etc, the MULTI MEDIA KEYS"... But it doesn't have LED backlite.

CM Storm Trigger Z is using standard layout although with extra 5 buttons(which is compatible with standard keycaps) on the left.

CM Storm QuickFire Stealth, Stealth XT, XT, Rapid, Rapid-i are all standard.

This post has been edited by DarkSilver: Feb 11 2015, 11:08 PM

Yes, very nice look... though, I won't buy it.

Claiming from reviews, SHARP POINTY KEYCAPS of this keyboard are cutting your fingers.
And, it's using standard layout with tons of extra keys(too much and all difference sizes).

Also, don't forgot it's using Logitech's own switches, Romer-G. It claimed to be better and more durable.
But, this switch is not using the general or universal mechanical keycaps(Cherry MX Stem) socket. So, say good bye to all keycaps you can find on the market directly.

Yes, Rapid-i definitely the best choice you have considering you want the "MEDIA KEYS THINGY".

If not, then, you can pick others like Ducky Zero Shine, Filco Majestouch 2 TKL(Filco got no LED backlite for all their stuffs, facepalm), etc.

In here, usually, you'll find "you can't go wrong with Ducky" and "you can't go wrong with Filco". Their quality is assured.

You just said whatever I wanna say. LOL. Indeed.
Some brands are having better QC. Some brands aren't, you know, Razer.

CM Storm Rapid-i is one of the best and cheap LED MKB in the market now. Solid rubber finish base, and shinny white LED backlite.

I tested them using their very own default keycaps.
I don't think it's keycaps related. More like Cherry MX batches related.
Maybe my DS4 is using Batches Cherry MX Blue Switches which have slightly stronger actuation point...

Due to having harder/stronger actuation point, I like my Filco typing feel more. No need to press so hard.

Ducky Shine 3 is usually RM 4XX generally. So, if you want a BLUE switches one, it'll probably be RM 4XX(only RED switches has the promotion).
Ducky Zero Shine is RM 3XX by default.
CM Storm Rapid-i is RM 3XX by default.

I'll go for Rapid-i due to removable USB cable and the cable is BRAIDED.

Until now, Ducky and Filco is still using generic plastic cable... and all other brands are using BRAIDED cables already. I am MAD about this!!