Rosewill Mechanical Keyboard RK-9000BRI MX Brown $56 MX Black $48 FS - Newegg
 

Rosewill Mechanical Keyboard RK-9000BRI with Cherry MX Brown Switch

$69.99 - 20% EMCXVWV234 = $56 + Free Shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6823201051

Rosewill Mechanical Keyboard RK-9000BL with Cherry MX Black Switch

$59.99 - 20% EMCXVWV234 = $48 + Free Shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6823201045

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The code EMCXVWV234 actually applies to all Rosewill keyboards. Here is a link [newegg.com] to all Rosewill mechanical keyboards on Newegg (some already are OOS).

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What's the diff? I need one for mostly gaming. Also, can you make any of the keys control your media player?

i believe brown switches are the preference for gaming. i know blue are more of a typers keyboard.

Is the black version of the brown switches available? white doesn't look that professional

It exists but is usually more expensive (close to full retail price) for the very reason you're citing. The white is really hideous, but I need to get rid of this logitech asap so I'm going to have to just get used to it.

Here [newegg.com], but it is at 109 which minus 20% would be ~$87.

In short, you are looking for Black or Red switches for Gaming; Brown if you do both gaming and typing and Blue if you looking for typing only. More details here: http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?page_id=1458

A lot of peope are complaining about the USB plug being loose on the brown switch keyboard (I assume the side that goes into the keyboard?), but one recent review says this issue has been fixed. Does anyone know what the current status of the plug is?

I really want a cherry mx brown switch keyboard because I'm typing a lot now but also like playing games, and my laptop's keyboard just doesn't cut it anymore...

The Cherry MX Blue switches are good for gaming as well. That's what Razer uses in their Black Widow mechanical keyboard. In the Black Widow Stealth (the quiet version) they use Cherry MX Brown switches. I have the one that uses Blue switches and it works great for gaming.

Edit: My experience is limited though, I have only used Cherry Blues. I would like to try the browns but I just got my work to buy me a new keyboard (Microsoft Sidewinder) last week >_>

darn, still waiting on a good deal on blues to use in the office....

WTF: "This product cannot be shipped to NY."

From my post many months back:

Mechanical Keyboards are separated by tactile feel (a small bump you feel when the key is actuated), tactile click (a click you hear when a key is actuated), and resistance (level of pushback on keys as you press them).

Reds have very low resistance and no tactile feel or tactile click. They are for those who can touch type very quickly and don't need any sense of feedback.

Blacks have high resistance and no tactile feel or tactile Click. They were generally made for FPS gamers who hold down several keys at once and didn't need the tactile click or feel. However, many feel that Reds are better than blacks for this purpose.

Blues have medium resistance, a tactile feel, AND a tactile click. They are most like the old IBM keyboards. They clack and give a satisfying bump when you actuate a key. They are the typical mechanical keyboard though many will have issue with the all the sound produced. They are preferred by some typists and RTS Gamers.

Browns (not on sale for as much) have medium resistance, tactile feel, but NO tactile click. They are blues without as much sound. Many feel they are the best compromise/switch that allows you to keep the "feel" of a mechanical keyboard without the noise. They are preferred by typists who like the tactile bump and RTS gamers (similar to the blue).

I've been looking for a mechanical keyboard for a while. This post reminded me of that but the white... so ugly. I just bit the bullet and went with this http://www.monoprice.com/products...1&format=2

Coupon code CATALOG12 knocks a few more bucks off. Knowing monoprice I can probably get it for $50 eventually but $90 shipped for a backlit mechanical keyboard seems decent.

It's a recycling thing. Stupid law some states have, including NY, that requires manufacturers to provide for recycling for their products in that state. Rosewill does not sell to those states, not Rosewill's or Newegg's fault, blame the state laws.

Odd. I was able to order the brown but not the black.

this looks like the one i return...the s key did not work and the plug inside the keyboard came off

Or, put another way. Stupid manufacturers can't be bothered to abide long-standing recycling laws. They avoid those states rather than recycle.

Don't blame the state of NY, blame Rosewill's owner, Newegg.

Newegg continues to sell Rosewill branded computer hardware happily to those states that haven't made it difficult and expensive to do so. Any additional expense occurred by selling to consumers in states with those recycling laws would have to be spread amongst all buyers, they would rather keep their pricing low.

Wow, it's tempting, but there are a lot of negative reviews due to that USB port....

for what it's worth, i've had issues with rosewill mechanical keyboards.

firstly, i'll say that they did fix the USB cord issues. it is not loose and feels very secure. i would still prefer an attached cable that doesnt detach itself from the keyboard, but it seems fine

however, i had problames with 2 of the rk-9000re (cherry mx red switches). the first one i got, the number "4" key (above "e" and "r") stopped working after 2 days. the replacement i received, the "enter" key stopped working after a week.

i've read other reports of this happening to people where the solder points on the board lose their connection and certain keys stop working.

i'm waiting for my third replacement now. the soldering issue aside, i really like(d) the keyboard. if you get one that isn't defective and doesn't have any soldering contact issues, you'll be very happy.

Not everything is the government's fault. If a democratic government decides to recycle, it is the option of independent businesses whether or not to do business there. That doesn't make it "stupid government's fault".

If other large companies avoided the state, it would suggest government overreach. That is not the case. Countless other manufacturers do sell to recycling states and do make a healthy profit. Keyboard makers like Logitech, Microsoft, and others seem to have no issue with the recycling laws. While Rosewill's prices may often be lower, so is their quality.

Rosewill is wholly owned by Newegg. Almost nothing they produce qualifies as "high quality". They are a medium to very-low quality builder. Some of their hardware is OK, some is mediocre , and quite a lot of it is outright crap that barely functions even when new.

I'm actually not blaming Rosewill, but I'm damn sure not blaming the state of NY either. If Rosewill decides not to do business in recycling states, fine. Don't blame the government for Rosewill's lack of business skill. Clearly, Microsoft and Logitech have no problem abiding those laws and still earning a healthy profit.

Guess I'll go with the brown. The reviews on the black are just too troublesome for me.

Aside: the recycling nonsense that used to prevent me from buying Rosewill keyboards here in NC seems to have been lifted.

I've been using the browns at work and I haven't had any issues with it. The usb plug isn't loose and all the keys work. The only thing I would say is bad about this keyboard is that it isn't as easy to type on compared to my Noppoo Choc Mini. It's not bad, but the choc mini seems to have a lower spring tolerance, and it's brown too.

Who said, "stupid government's fault"? Only you.

Yes, businesses have a choice and Rosewill/Newegg have chosen not to do business there. You assume this is a stupid decision. I imagine it is weighed out and was deemed unprofitable or otherwise not worthwhile.

Yea, giant megacorp/industry leader chooses to do business in New York, clearly New York is business friendly.

This seems to work on the Rosewill RK-9000 as well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6823201040

Should work on all rosewill keyboards. They have the 20% off deal for rosewill keyboards on a somewhat regular basis but it's hot when it is combined with a sale/discounted price at the same time. The blue switch keyboard has been $64 several times before, it's still a good price but the others listed are cheaper.

I share the same sentiments! I thought it was just me who thought the browns on noppoo choc mini offered less resistance than the rosewill browns. Good to know there are others out there who feel the same

stupid numeric pad

Gee what a helpful, insightful post.

So what's wrong with the numeric pad ???

Maybe it's an error between the chair and keyboard?

Numeric pads create poor ergonomics. Ideally the center of your keyboard space would be lined up with your belly button, rather than to your left, which puts your right wrist at a more extreme angle. If you do center the keyboard, the numeric pad pushes the mouse out further to your right causing again, an extreme wrist angle.

If you really can't find yourself going without it, a detached tenkey numeric pad is much better as you can pull it out only when you need it (which for most people is not often).

Should I go with blue or brown?

Edit: Does the blue have a double tap?

Blue
Type: Tactile & Clicky Switch

Brown
Type: Tactile Switch

This helped me figure out which switch I wanted. I'm using a Razer Ultimate Black Widow. It's my first mechanical keyboard, and uses Blue switches. Like the article says, once you try blue and get the hang of it, you'll never want to go back to another. It's a real pleasure to type and game on.

http://www.tomshardware.com/revie...,2955.html

Tempted to pick up another red for home. Have a Leopold blue at home and a Rosewill red at work, and I love the reds so much more.

I have two of the older RK-9000REs. Neither have USB problems and all the keys work fine. They're excellent keyboards for the price.

Really? What do you like about the Reds over the Blues? I only have experience with the Blue, but I can't see what Red has over it. I like the loud clacking and the smooth feeling.

Well I initially got the blues because I liked the clacking as well, but then I got the reds for work because I didn't want to bother those around me (open floor plan). Instantly loved them.

Reds have lower actuation force, 5g difference initially and 10g peak due to the blue's tactile property. This difference made it feel much much nicer and smoother. The lightest touch triggers them which is great for how I type. I actually started out with scissor-switch membranes and am a big fan of the shorter travel distance and therefore lower actuation force (though more likely just perceived force due to the shorter travel distance)

Don't get me wrong, though, blues are way better than any membrane keyboard, just falls slightly short of perfection compared to reds (for me).

For more information you can refer to this guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/491752...oard-guide

Anybody looking at mechanical keyboards and not having an idea of what they like or want should go to a place that sells them in person. I went to Fry's Electronics and they had keyboards out with blues, reds, and browns. I've also tried blacks elsewhere.

Everyone is different. I personally prefer blues for just about everything - it's the typist's keyboard and if you game it's fine for that too - afterall you are typing a lot in a game. I also got lucky when I was at Fry's and they had a discounted CM with blues - I think it was a return shortly after Christmas because it was never opened and if it was a factory refurb it's the best I've seen done on a refurbished product.

Browns - These are quite fine too. They feel like softer blues - which is what they are supposed to be anyway. It's also a great all around switch type.

Reds - I hate these personally. It feels about as mushy to me as a membrane keyboard. Maybe I just tried a crappy one, but they're supposed to be easy to push so I imagine this is how they all feel. I don't like it but I know people swear by reds.

Blacks - These are good to me too. I like stiffer keys so these are pleasing for that reason. They are a bit mushy, but that's fine to me.

ALPS - I'm sure I've typed on these somewhere in my life but didn't know it. Don't know much about them.

Buckling Springs - I remember the old keyboards and boy were they keyboards. I probably haven't typed on one in a long, long time and I didn't know how to type back then, so I can't really comment on how they are for me.

Ah, thanks for the info. I based my decision on this guide:

http://www.tomshardware.com/revie...,2955.html

Under the Cherry MX Red it had clicking point as undetectable. I was worried it would not have that same satisfying feeling a Blue has when you know the key has struck home.

hmm do i deal with the white keyboard with brown switches or do i accept a black keyboard with black switches???

This is for typing at work not gaming :/

It's all about your style and preference. Somebody likes one of the switches made because there are plenty of keyboards for each.

Browns would be 'better' for typing only if you follow the guidelines. They have a small bump (tactile feedback) when you push it far enough, but it isn't as pronounced as the blues.

Blacks are straight linear and don't have the bump to let you know.

Go to a local store that sells some of each and try them out. You can read all of our posts and all the reviews and data numbers, but nothing beats a test drive yourself.

Yeah, red's aren't tactile, but when you say "struck home", I'm assuming you actually mean bottoming out the key, which would be the same for both types.

What the blues have are tactile keys, which mean that at the time the key is registered, you feel the key resisting your press. Keys have a 4mm travel distance, but at 2mm, they actually activate, so technically you could learn to type by only pushing keys half way down. A blue key will trigger a tactile response at 2mm, while reds don't have this. And as mentioned before, that tactile feel amounts to 5g of resistance

The funny thing about all this mechanical keyboard craze and sky-high prices is that 10 years ago, they were the cheapest keyboards you could buy, because they were so clicky and loud that many people didn't want them. Fry's used to sell them for $5-$6. :lmao: