The gaming keyboards are a good choice because they're cheap. Sure they're ugly sometimes with annoying LED effects, but they're good for getting started before

The gaming keyboards are a good choice because they're cheap. Sure they're ugly sometimes with annoying LED effects, but they're good for getting started before you decide to invest in something more expensive/fancy. In my case, I've fallen in love with my Corsair gaming one with blue switches. The red backlight is ugly, but it's actually comfortable when used in a dark room.