I would love it if you made one.
NKRO
RGB backlighting.
5 game/macro keys along left side that could also launch shortcuts.
A game mode to disable windows key.
Function key that provides basic media controls.
Choice of Cherry MX keys in various colors. Browns/Blacks/Clears/Blues/Reds etc.
Heavy.
I do not care if they have USB and or audio outputs.
Must have a standard KB layout.
Updatable firmware.
Ability to store profiles that would auto activate based on running a program or game.
Classified model could have an LCD screen that shows various data from EVGA hardware.
 
No fans or gimmicky things of the nature.
No key rows sunken in (sloping layout).
No gloss finish.

haha, no gimmicky things, but you want an LCD screen, media controls, and LEDs..... 

I think he means no fans or USB hubs...that sort of thing

Just give me a basic good quality keyboard that says says EVGA. 

I'd like to see an EVGA keyboard.  Here are some pro steps they'd need to follow in order to make something truly awesome.
 
Musts:
 
- Backlighting with adjustable brightness, with ability to disable
- Solid build quality, at least on par with Cooler Master, Filco, Leopold, other good brands
- Full size and tenkeyless models
- Macro keys on higher end models, with onboard memory and on-the-fly macro key binding
- No macro keys on other models, namely a tenkeyless model
- Blue and red switches available
- Textured keycaps
- Non-gaudy font
- Detachable sleeved cable
- Switches and keys installed on the keyboard surface and not in grooves, like Corsair models.
- Media keys integrated into F keys (second function)
- Windows disable keys
- No ridiculous price point
/boredgunner

heres my take on an evga keyboard:
 
backlight with ability to disable and change color (although the factory default color should be red :D)
cherry mx red switches
wired
have programmable hotkeys for your games, media access keys (internet, internet favorites, mail, pics, docs, etc)
backlight led display (with same options to backlit keys :D)black main color
limited lifetime warranty
included with a 5 button wheel optical mouse (also evga)
and of course EVGA's name on it
 
 

Dont forget volume control buttons. Those 2 buttons can make sound 100% easier. 

Gimmicky things, as in fans that keep your fingers cool, ridiculous "gaming" fonts. Silly hand rests, a huge non standard keyboard layout like the Merc and Wolfclaw gaming boards. Anything that resembles a transformer, things like that. Lights I can live without, but they are popular, having the option to turn them on/off is a must.
 
The media keys as a Func + F## is ok by me. Some like dedicated media keys, and I am not opposed to that either.
 
And I agree - and should have been more descriptive in my original post. In regards to the lighting - The RGB would give the end user the ability to adjust the brightness as well as the color in the RGB spectrum to suit their needs. Or simply turn it off.
 
Kinda torn on the LCD screen. I like it on my Logitech for some things, I agree most times it is a gimmick of sorts. I thought it may be a nice tie in for EVGA monitoring of hardware, on a classified line of some sorts.
 
I see some things from others that I should have listed as well. I would expect a price range between $125-225 USD.  And yeah, I do not see EVGA making KB's anytime soon. But it would be nice!

a lifetime warranty on a keyboard? a company would be crazy to offer that! 

I would buy one. Make it now!!

I'd simply want a DAS with back lit keys.  End.

+1 to kaninja, if my das was backlit i would be a super happy camper

yeah but how many people would buy it if it had a limited lifetime warranty i know id be in for one as soon as i possibly could get one.  i am not really hard on my keyboards and dont need the lifetime warranty but i do know pwople that are and have heard one person say that they would spend more for a keyboard and mouse with a lifetime warranty, not only that but ANY company that was willing to place a lifetime warranty on a keyboard and or a mouse would show they have the extreme confidence in their product and are willing to put their money where their mouth is  
 
i think a keyboard with a dual purpose media/gaming would be ideal also with a programmable display where you could program it to your liking (temps, date/time, or have it read a personalized message (big bold letters EVGA anyone ) maybe have the lcd backlit in a way it could be turned off, and have the option to change the colors the ideas are just flowing right now in terms of a keyboard and mouse combo, but i am also having ideas for other products like a fan controller, or a display creen for drive bays for pure eye candy picture a scrolling message in your drive bay or scrolling temps, overclock, etc.
 
i would like to see a dual bay fan controller that is touchscreen, backlit and accurate from evga also, how about an EVGA ssd classified (480 GIG SSD

I like evga and all
but your not getting me off my IBM model M

If my EVGA keyboard broke, id probably buy a new one. Lifetime warranty is nice to have, but i dont think i could go through with returning one after 15 years for a new one. 

my keyboard says EVGA.

I'm the odd one out: been typing on an old Microsoft ergonomic keyboard for years now.  Only way you're getting me to switch out of it is if either:
A: someone manages to make a quiet mechanical ergonomic with n-key rollover
B: I find an old straightboard (my term for standard keyboards) that is quiet and has the n-key rollover, with low cost
or C: I somehow manage to burn through both this keyboard and the spare I have in case Microsoft decided to stop making them.  Which they managed to pull on me.
 
Essentially, I want a keyboard that, sadly, doesn't have much of a market, nor would anyone make one without it being a $500 custom job.
 
And yes, I know there's some variation from the Model M era that is ergonomic, but that's both expensive and has noisy buckling springs that would guarantee I can't type when everyone is sleeping.
 
But if EVGA could make a straightboard or ergonomic with quiet keyswitches, in a decent price range, I'd buy one.
 
Just make sure I can turn off the key lights.  Those things annoy me.

All I want a basic evga keyboard with a nuclear reactor, is that too much to ask for? :/

all I wanted is just the classic 104 key design with backlight, thats why I got the Saitek Eclipse II, don't need all the extra's
 
http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16823175001
 

kidcrumb


Dont forget volume control buttons. Those 2 buttons can make sound 100% easier. 

 
I don't even use those on keyboard since my headphones run through my computer speakers which have thier own volume control.

I simply want my Das, the way it is currently. no backlights, no key etchings, just black, blank, and loud as possible. 

Could for startes, make a plug in for the g19 so I can see my GPU temps on it and board info....
 

_Nite_

kidcrumb


Dont forget volume control buttons. Those 2 buttons can make sound 100% easier. 

I don't even use those on keyboard since my headphones run through my computer speakers which have thier own volume control.

 
My logitech speakers have a volume control wheel thing too but it doesnt adjust system audio. So 50% system volume with 100% logitech volume is different than 75% system and 100%. 

Tom Adams


Gimmicky things, as in fans that keep your fingers cool, ridiculous "gaming" fonts. Silly hand rests, a huge non standard keyboard layout like the Merc and Wolfclaw gaming boards. 

 
I agree with a lot of your thinking... But do not on the Merc. It is a pretty productive keyboard. And for my left wrist that has been broken three times... The angle of the left keys makes it so I can game for hours. A normal keyboard does not. 

voodoo do-er


I like evga and all
but your not getting me off my IBM model M

+1
 
There are many good keyboards out there but there is nothing is quite like a model M.

can't disagree with a model M. I dont need any special keys!

Agreed.  I am starting to use some of the hotkeys that involve the windows key but in general never use them.

Just a quality keyboard with Precision X LCD screen, media buttons and volume wheel and I'll be all over it

kidcrumb

_Nite_

kidcrumb


Dont forget volume control buttons. Those 2 buttons can make sound 100% easier. 

I don't even use those on keyboard since my headphones run through my computer speakers which have thier own volume control.

My logitech speakers have a volume control wheel thing too but it doesnt adjust system audio. So 50% system volume with 100% logitech volume is different than 75% system and 100%. 

 
Yea true.... I just leave the system volume at 60% at all times, and I keep my speaker volume around 50%, plenty for my uses most times.

EVGA just needs to OEM the old IBM buckling spring keyboards. =) 
 
Granted, mine are 17 years old now and are still going stong, so maybe that's not the best business decision.