Mechanical keyboard /w dedicated media keys

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I've been shopping around for mechanicals keyboards and I've noticed that there's a distinct lack of functionality on most keyboards. For some reason, there seems to be an obsession with "gaming" aesthetic or simplistic to the point of ridiculousness.

Can anyone point me in the direction of some mechanical keyboards that have dedicated media keys (i.e play/pause, next, back, volume) and look relatively professional, without the need for buying a separate numpad?

And before you say it, no, rebinding macro keys is not a suitable replacement.

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Like a dedicated button or would a modifier + other key that is built into the keyboard work?

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Same deal, function keys are a big no no as well haha

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http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g710-mechanical-gaming-keyboard Would this do?

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Nah, logitech keyboards look fugly.

I was looking at the Corsair K60 depending what colour switches I could get

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Ducky Keyboards and Das Keyboards both have media keys and have professional looking designs.

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I get around the problem of not having media keys by mapping play/pause, previous track, and next track in foobar to ctrl+alt+down, ctrl+alt+left, and ctrl+alt+right, respectively.

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That Das Keyboard is really nice looking, I would go with that if professional is what is wanted.

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Only problem I have with Das is the price. Both Ducky and Das are very nice keyboards so I might have to shell out a bit of cash for a nice one

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I really want the media keys for things like changing volume in game or watching movies or something.

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I use a Ducky Zero DK2108. Looks very professional with the keys it comes with. Solid build quality. It has volume keys and a calculator key above the numbpad.

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Yeah, that's looking like the one I'll end up buying. From what I've read, Ducky has amazing build quality and make quite heavy, sturdy keyboards

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That new corsair keyboard may be of interest. The strafe?

Got "modifier + other key" media buttons along the top. Red backlit, comes in MX browns or reds.

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corsair k70 should do