Editing Keyboard, Mouse, and Pad/Mat...inquiry

[TimAkers]

Hi there,

I have been searching all over and have been trying to decide whether I should purchase a standard gaming keyboard ($40-60), with Macro functions to customize to Adobe/Sony.

Then, I came across this ($70), an entry level keyboard for Adobe: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/869952-REG/Bella_7201BADO_Advantage_Series_2_0_Keyboard.html


What do you use and would you choose something different than what you use currently?



Mouse:
After doing extensive research, it must be corded. However, what do you use, and is it effective? Would you choose something different for editing, and why?

I found many mice, from the Logitech mx500, to the mx518, all the way to the Razer-DeathAdder. My wife found that these have all been reviewed and suggested made by DPreview.com.

Logitech MX500 ($40) - http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Perf...qid=1374443651&sr=1-8&keywords=logitech+mx500





Logitech MX518 ($83) - http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Perf...qid=1374443677&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+mx518





Razer DeathAdder ($58) - http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathAd..._2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1374443578&sr=1-2





Mousepad/Mat

Razer Sphex ($27) - http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Sphex-G...4444369&sr=1-3&keywords=razer+mouse+mat+sphex

Razer Sphex ($14) (skin only) - http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Sphex-G...4444369&sr=1-1&keywords=razer+mouse+mat+sphex



Razer Scarab ($70) - http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Scarab-...8&qid=1374442928&sr=8-3&keywords=razer+scarab




Conclusion: Please read.
Since most of production is spent behind a computer, it's a big investment. I don't have a lot of money to work with, $1,000.00, and that's all. I have the CPU, motherboard, and case picked out already from Newegg. I already have all of the other necessary parts (16gb Ram, 600watt PSU, GDDR5 - 2gb-128bit EVGA Gfx card, and a few 1-1.5 Tb drives).

But, none of that matters if I can't use it, thus, a new keyboard and mouse. This is NOT a gaming PC. This is strictly an Editing Worstation, with some other minor software that I will need along the way, like Celtx, FinalDraft (for PC), Microsoft Office Suite, Xampp, Notepad++, and other programs for maximum continuity.

This is a really difficult choice, when on a limited budget. Once I can make some money, obviously, I am putting it back into this studio. But, until then, I need to make the precise and best choice that I can. I have a month before any of this will need to be purchased.

Please give me your most expert and professional opinion.

Thank you,

Tim

P.S. - Sorry about the picture sizes, I wish there was an internal way of editing the size.

 

[Rainer]

You're mostly barking up the wrong tree. Just a standard keyboard and a ShuttlePROv2 is what you're really after for now. (edit: actually you don't need anything special, lots of pros editing with just a standard keyboard, but the Shuttlepro is nice - and addictive once you get used to it)

 

[TimAkers]

Thank you. I will definitely look into this. B&H had one for sale in a combo with a keyboard. But, back when the combo was for sale, it was for Avid software. I wasn't sure why IRQ addressing/key-binding would be specific based on software. But, if it was, I was thinking about writing my own macros, or using a 3rd party app to control the keys, if needed.

I barely know Vegas, and haven't really used Premiere yet. However, I am setting my workstation up strictly for Adobe Suite, as of now.

Thank you again,

Tim

 

[Alex H.]

I use a Wacom tablet and stylus. I don't think I'd want to go back to working without one.