How can I check what type of keyboard I'm using?

According to the Mechanical Keyboard Guide on overclock.net, there are three and a half types of keyboards:

 1. Rubber Dome 1.5. Membrane Scissor Switch 2. Foam Element Switch 3. Mechanical Switch

Is there any way, short of just calling the manufacturer or just taking the keys off, of determining what type a given keyboard is?

1 Answer

By identifying what model/make it is and seeking it's description online, specially if it's mechanical switch and you seek what Cherry MX color it wears.

For example, Razer BlackWidow series, have Cherry MX blue microswitches.

There is a very nice list here about mechanical keyboards.