The HP Slim Keyboard is in the unassuming, dependable and comfortable camp of keyboards, with the bare minimum of features.

Mechanical switches have fast become a must-have feature for gaming keyboards, and this new board from QPAD isn't left out.

To some, a keyboard is just a place to collect all your biscuit crumbs and errant Golden Virginia while you look at the latest funny cat video, but for the serious gamer it's a vital piece of kit. These people are prepared to spend a bit extra cash for a keyboard that's comfortable, responsive and maybe even boasts a few extra controls – and Corsair wants in on that action.

A bright red gaming keyboard to stand out from your desk detritus

The green lantern of keyboards

The Isku is an excellent keyboard with some seriously innovative functionality

Is this budget keyboard and mouse package good value?

A keyboard small enough to fit into a laptop bag

The keyboard citing multiple key presses as its speciality has gamers in its sights

Proving portability isn't everything…

Ditch the batteries with a solar-powered wireless keyboard

A mini Bluetooth keyboard that costs more than it should

The whole keyboard and caboodle

The most striking feature of the Arctic Cooling K381 keyboard is the fact it's so compact, almost like they've simply taken a laptop keyboard and given it a case. Another way of looking at it is that it's a cheap impersonation of the Apple keyboard but at a fraction of the price, with wires and not built quite so well.

Is this shape-shifting keyboard a Shift in the right direction?

This gaming keyboard is equipped with a fan to keep your sweaty gaming fingers cool

This motion-sensitive keyboard and mouse hybrid aims to tame your media centre

A budget backlit keyboard for the style conscious gamer

Can this compact gaming keyboard redeem Roccat's previous efforts?

Bluetrack keyboard and mouse set for the price conscious

This dedicated gaming keyboard makes a standard keyboard look great

The Apple aluminium keyboard returns with a compact, wired model…

Logitech has unveiled the first peripheral of its latest gaming range – with the N13 game pad aiming to put a brand new spin on an old concept and lure gamers away from their keyboards.

Like the legendary G15 gamepad, only smaller

What do you need from a keyboard? Well, obviously keys are a must, with comfortable ergonomics and responsive switches being equally handy. Multi-coloured backlights? Silver-painted WSAD keys? Cursor keys? Touch-sensitive control panel?