The Guide To Computer Accesorys

Table Of Contents
1. Keyboards
2. Mouses​

Section 1 : Choosing The Best Keyboard

What is a keyboard?

"In computing, a keyboard is an input device, partially modeled after the typewriter keyboard, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches. A keyboard typically has characters engraved or printed on the keys and each press of a key typically corresponds to a single written symbol. However, to produce some symbols requires pressing and holding several keys simultaneously or in sequence. While most keyboard keys produce letters, numbers or signs (characters), other keys or simultaneous key presses can produce actions or computer commands."

Depending on what your planning to use your keyboard for can mean a lot of different variations. For example there is keyboards made specifically for gaming, standard keyboards for at home daily use it could be very hard to choose.

In this short section I will include some of the top choices I've seen and a sort of oversight with each.

The aspects your looking for in a keyboard mainly falling into this criteria...

- Ergonomics (Meaning a type of style/creation to benefit a user and not to induce any injuries or danger. For example a car having good airbags and not faulty ones.)

- Does it fit for your needs? (Meaning if you plan on your keyboard for a huge gaming aspect you should steer towards keyboards with programmable hot keys, hot keys to reach e-mail, music, and some keyboards even have LCD to display their stats such as the game "World Of War Craft".

- Ease of use/function-ability (Meaning a keyboard that has smooth typing keys, easy to install and or use, and overall a efficient keyboard. You do not want to purchase a keyboard that will break down in a few months or it gets less functionable after a short period of time.)

My personal recommendations

1. Razor Lycoa

http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169417800/categoryId.35156900

Specs:

*Fully-programmable keys with macro capability
Be one step ahead of the competition with fully-programmable keys with macro capability that enable instantaneous command executions.

*Keytop with non-slip rubber finish
With its non-slip rubber finish, the Razer Lycosa offers optimum tactile comfort and makes slipping up in the heat of action a thing of the past

*Backlight Illumination with WASD cluster lighting option
Make darkness your ally. While your enemies fiddle in the shadows, command precision and take hold of their fate with backlight illumination on the Razer Lycosa. With the right keys lit up, you can always be sure of your next move.

2. Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard

http://www.xoxide.com/logitech-g19-gaming-keyboard.html

Specs :
* Tiltable Full-Color GamePanel™ LCD
* User-Selectable Backlit Characters
* 12 Programmable G-keys w/ 3 Macros Per Key
* Record New Macros On-the-Fly w/ MR Key
* Multi-Key Input (Use Up to 5 Keys at Once!)
* Game / Desktop Mode (Avoid Game Interruption by Disabling Windows Menu Keys)

3. Cyborg Gaming Keyboard W/ Tri-Color Backlighting

http://www.amazon.com/Cyborg-Gaming-Keyboard-Tri-Color-Backlighting/dp/B000VOE466

Specs :
* Multi-colour backlighting with Tru Vu illumination through keys (mix shades from Red through Amber to Green) and adjustable brightness
* Touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel
* WASD, cursor, ‘Cyborg’ and NumPad keys can be lit independently from the rest of keyboard to highlight commonly used gaming keys
* Cyborg Mode--instantly disable the Windows keys and configure the colour and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button
* Set and forget--persistent key illumination settings ensure colours remain even after a system reboot
* 12 programmable ‘Cyborg’ keys
* Hard wearing, metal-plated key caps in key gaming areas
* Pass-through USB, audio and microphone sockets
* Enhanced multiple key presses in gaming areas for complex in-game commands
* Adjustable wrist rest and keyboard rake angle (front and back)
* Gold-plated connectors for USB and Audio

Section 2 : Choosing The Best Mouse



What is a mouse?

"In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface. Physically, a mouse consists of an object held under one of the user's hands, with one or more buttons. (Although traditionally a button is typically round or square, modern mice have spring-loaded regions of their top surface that operate switches when pressed down lightly.) It sometimes features other elements, such as "wheels", which allow the user to perform various system-dependent operations, or extra buttons or features that can add more control or dimensional input. The mouse's motion typically translates into the motion of a cursor on a display, which allows for fine control of a graphical user interface."

Now a mouse is much different than that of what your looking for in a keyboard. A lot more factors are associated with buying mouses some of them being DPI(Dots Per Inch) which basically means the precision that the mouse pointer goes somewhere(VERY USEFUL FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS). Another factor is polling which is like response time in a monitor except the higher the better.

In this short section I will include some of the top choices I've seen and a sort of oversight with each.

The aspects your looking for in a mouse mainly falling into this criteria...

- Ergonomics (Meaning a type of style/creation to benefit a user and not to induce any injuries or danger. For example a car having good airbags and not faulty ones.)

- Does it fit for your needs? (Most people just need a common mouse any type would work such as a standard 8$ mouse. But for gamers there are MANY options to choose from. Gaming mouses, mouses with programmable keys on the mouse, DPI, Polling, precision, wireless/wired) And a IMPORTANT factor is a way you hold a mouse. There is many ways to hold a mouse such as claw, palm, fingertip. I'll show some pictures of each.

Claw And Palm :

Finger tip :


- Ease of use/function-ability (Meaning a mouse that can move freely and smoothly and be able to connected via wired or wireless with ease. Mouses that require batteries are out-of-date and most mouses nowadays are laser. Speed also has a factor along with comfort-ability and long-term use)

My personal recommendations

1. Razor Mamba

http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.169418100

Specs :
*The Razer Mamba gaming grade wireless technology is engineered to free you from the reins while achieving the highest gaming standards. Its ability to be polled at an interval of 1ms maximizes the frequency at with data is sent to the PC. This also means your command gets executed first even if you and your opponent react at the same time.

*Dual Mode Wired/Wireless Functionality
The Razer Mamba's dual mode wired/wireless functionality allows you to switch between the wireless freedom and the frenzy of wired play, with zero downtime for charging. By connecting the Razer Mamba™ via its USB cable, it converts into a wired mouse - the gamer is then freed from battery life concerns as the battery is also charged while in wired mode.

*Razer Synapse™ Onboard Memory
With its upgraded Razer Synapse™ onboard memory, the Razer Mamba enables you to store more profiles and longer macro strings on your mouse without the need for software. You can now take your custom mouse settings to any tournament or LAN party, without the hassle of any software.

*Charging Dock
Included with the Razer Mamba™ is its charging dock which also acts as the wireless receiver unit.

2. Razor Naga

http://store.razerzone.com/store/ra...parentCategoryID.35208800/categoryId.37466100

Specs :

*17 MMO-optimized buttons
Program up to thousands of different in-game commands

*Maximum Comfort for Long Gaming Sessions
Game for days with the Razer Naga’s ergonomic design, optimized for easy access to every button.

*Custom Interface AddOns for MMO Games
Organize your skills and eliminate visual clutter with the Razer Naga’s in-game custom interface AddOns (available for World of WarcraftTM and Warhammer Online: Age of ReckoningTM, and more)

Closing Notes

Overall it's up too you what you purchase. You may need to search around for more options depending on your budget and everybody has different needs. Different types of positions you have your hands in, and some people may have arthritis and have a hard time using a mouse and a keyboard. I provided my recommendations based on reviews and some hands on experience with some of the products listed. From my experiences Logitech, Razer are some of the top companies out there that produce good computer accessory. I was going to do monitors and routers but I don't have much experience in either so that will come at a later time.

Sources

www.WikiPedia.com
For information/definition of mouse/keyboard.

www.razerzone.com
For specifications of their products and products themselves

www.logitech.com
For specifications of their products and products themselves

 

you should add a "analyze your budget" section