Mechanical Keyboard

How to customize your mechanical keyboard

By Richard Devine, Monday, Apr 17, 2017 at 7:00 am EDT

Don't settle for the look of your mechanical keyboard as it comes out of the box. With some easy upgrades, you can make it the keyboard of your dreams. Here's how to get started.

Qisan Magicforce keyboard is a mini mechanical marvel

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By Richard Devine, Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 at 8:01 am EDT

Want a quality, compact mechanical keyboard that doesn't cost a lot? Look no further than the Qisan Magicforce keyboard.

The best mechanical keyboards for gaming on Windows 10

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By Rich Edmonds, Saturday, Apr 8, 2017 at 12:23 pm EDT

We take a look at some of the best keyboards you can buy for gaming on Windows 10.

Why mechanical keyboards are better than traditional membrane keypads

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By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017 at 9:00 am EDT

I made the switch to a mechanical keyboard five years ago, and I never looked back. Here's why I prefer mechanical keyboards for typing on and gaming.

Topre REALFORCE RGB review: A world-class keyboard with a hefty price tag

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By Daniel Rubino, Wednesday, Feb 15, 2017 at 12:30 pm EST

This $250, Japanese-made keyboard is not only hard to find, it's unlike anything you've seen before ... in a very good way.

Kingston's HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical keyboard now available with brown and red switches

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By Rich Edmonds, Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017 at 8:27 am EST

Kingston's HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical keyboard is now available with Cherry MX Brown and Red switches.

Grab this great mechanical keyboard at its lowest price yet!

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By Jared DiPane, Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:30 pm EST

Mechanical keyboards are all the rage these days, and Mpow happens to make an extremely affordable option that is pretty great. Right now you can pick one up for its lowest price ever at just $27 with coupon code JPWMM2QA.

Razer Ornata Mecha-Membrane Keyboard review: Something different this way comes

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By Paul Acevedo, Tuesday, Dec 6, 2016 at 9:00 am EST

Mechanical keyboards are widely regarded as superior to cheaper, more common membrane keyboards, but their price and noise level can be off-putting for some. But what if you could merge the best of the two?

How to remove keycaps from your mechanical keyboard

Help & How To

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Oct 10, 2016 at 7:05 am EDT

Whether you need to clean out your keyboard or switch out a few keycaps, you'll need to know just how to remove them. We'll take a look at how you can quickly remove keycaps without damaging the keyboard, switches or caps themselves.

VicTsing's affordable mechanical keyboards are actually rather good

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By Rich Edmonds, Friday, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:00 am EDT

VicTsing is a company responsible for numerous popular mice and keyboards, the latter in both membrane and mechanical categories. We take a look at a few mechanical options, as well as a membrane keyboard that isn't actually that bad to use.

Mechanical keyboard switches: what they are and why you want them

Help & How To

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Sep 19, 2016 at 8:00 am EDT

Are you looking to upgrade to a mechanical keyboard and are interested in learning more about advantages over membrane counterparts, as well as the different mechanical switches? Be sure to check out our guide!

Aukey KM-G3 mechanical gaming keyboard review

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By Jerry Hildenbrand, Monday, Sep 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm EDT

A keyboard is a pretty important tool to all of us here at Mobile Nations. We make our living by typing on one. And, of course, a lot of us enjoy some time WASDing our way through a game or two. In other words, we all appreciate a good keyboard. The Aukey KM-G3 is pretty damn good at both.

Best affordable mechanical keyboards for Windows 10

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By Rich Edmonds, Friday, Aug 5, 2016 at 3:00 pm EDT

Are you on the hunt for a new mechanical keyboard, but don't want to spend a fortune on a new slate of keys? Well, this round-up is for you!

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma review: A 'topless' mechanical keyboard

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By Paul Acevedo, Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:00 pm EDT

The Razer BlackWidow X Chroma is a mechanical gaming keyboard with a unique design. With no top plate surrounding the keys, this keyboard looks and feels different than the rest. But should you choose it over the original BlackWidow Chroma? Read our detailed review and video to find out!

Razer announces new slim BlackWidow X mechanical keyboards

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By Paul Acevedo, Thursday, Mar 24, 2016 at 12:48 pm EDT

Razer has just announced its new BlackWidow X line of mechanical keyboards. These keyboards feature a stripped down look thanks to the removal of the standard top keyboard cover, plus a lower price than regular BlackWidow keyboards. Read on for all the details and our hands-on photos!

E-BLUE Mazer Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review

By Paul Acevedo, Monday, Aug 10, 2015 at 6:45 am EDT

The E-BLUE Mazer Mechanical Keyboard is an affordable gaming keyboard with Kailh switches, rainbow lighting, lots of keyboard shortcuts, and a tiny form factor for under eighty bucks. Is it a good alternative to brand name mechanical gaming keyboards? Read our detailed review with video to find out!

Corsair STRAFE Mechanical Keyboard review

By Paul Acevedo, Sunday, Jul 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm EDT

Corsair, best known for its computer components like RAM and power supplies, produces a successful line of mechanical keyboards under is Corsair Gaming imprint. The Corsair STRAFE Mechanical keyboard is the latest such product. Designed to offer all of the performance of top-tier keyboards at the very reasonable MSRP of $110, the STRAFE packs plenty of bang for your gaming buck. Learn more in our full review with video!

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Battle of the Mechanical Keyboards: Razer's BlackWidow Ultimate vs. Das Keyboard's Professional Model S

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By Michael Archambault, Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 at 4:52 pm EDT

As we move forward in the world of computing technology, I cannot help to feel that we have left the keyboard behind. Open up the latest Windows 8 feather light Ultrabook or sit down at a gorgeous all-in-one desktop and you will most likely be facing a mushy keyboard of the 21^st century.

You deserve the right to have the most comfortable typing experience, so today we are taking a look at the two kings of mechanical keyboards for your Windows computer – Razer’s BlackWidow Ultimate and Das Keyboard’s Model S Professional (tactile click).

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