Here you go, Logitech 920: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126043
Not sure how good it will be for gaming but its really quiet.
Ultra short travel probably means scissor-switch based I am guessing. Should be quite but no tactileness there to be had. It's up to him to decide what matters more I reckon.
Using the Tarantula is definitely an interesting experience. During general use- word processing, browsing the internet, and so on- the keyboard works well enough, but is nothing special. The layout is very much like that of Logitech’s S 510 though it lacks some of Logitech’s refinement. The action of the main set of keys is responsive, but with the indistinct down stroke of a membrane keyboard. The keystroke is relatively short
gotta love their colorful lingo, they've been doing this on their mice too... decent enough products but their hyping of their own products is outrageous a membrane keyboard is a membrane keyboard after all...The Razer Tarantula has an Optimized Hyperresponse technology membrane for reducing keystroke latency and maximizing control response
By good for gaming, I assume you mean tactile feedback and n-key rollover. The only ones I know that have those traits are some versions of mechanical switches (cherry brown-axis, or alps equivalents) and they aren't exactly quiet. I mean they are not obnoxiously loud like buckling springs, but they make themselves heard compared to those laptop ones.
Spoooon, not everyone plays FPS and FPS only. for fighting games and rhythm games, keyboards make a world of difference. trust me.
tbh, I don't think logitech's classic 200 is too bad for gaming. laptop style keys as you mention though. If gaming is the priority over quietness, I would suggest you pick up a filco tenkeyless majestouch like I did
I've been using most of the higher grade gaming keyboards, this one kills them all.