Keyboards
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Based on the article Clicky keyboards[^], it got me thinking. I've always just bought whatever keyboard. There have been some I've liked more than others, but never put much thought into it when buying one. What are some really good keyboards out there?
I'm waiting for the Script Kiddie keyboard to appear, you know a keyboard like the ZX Spectrum where the function/shift/control keys in combination with the rest of the keyboard automatically type text, i.e. Shift B inserts <body> :)
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Based on the article Clicky keyboards[^], it got me thinking. I've always just bought whatever keyboard. There have been some I've liked more than others, but never put much thought into it when buying one. What are some really good keyboards out there?
I can tell you a really bad one. We have recently bought a load of Getac toughbooks. They have put a Function key bottom left and moved the Ctrl key inwards. It's a bloody nightmare. Takes me two attempts to log in each time for a start.
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Based on the article Clicky keyboards[^], it got me thinking. I've always just bought whatever keyboard. There have been some I've liked more than others, but never put much thought into it when buying one. What are some really good keyboards out there?
A keyboard is a personal tool. You're using it all day long (aside of the mouse). That's why I always use my own keyboard, I want something that feels good and fits my needs, not something that was just cheap or "was in the package". I currently use one Logitech compact keyboard (K300), because that one fits me with it's flat profile and narrow keys. I know quite some craftsman and most of them have own tools aside of the company's ones. and so do I.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
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Clicky keyboards are the bane of the office containing more than one person. I would complain to HR if I was anywhere near one. My ideal would be a silent, wired keyboard and mouse.
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Based on the article Clicky keyboards[^], it got me thinking. I've always just bought whatever keyboard. There have been some I've liked more than others, but never put much thought into it when buying one. What are some really good keyboards out there?
This[^] is an article linked to in a previous issue of The Insider. So long ago that it is lost in the mists of time. It's a good read and may also help you in your quest.
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About five years ago I hired a college intern who actually asked for a loud-clicky keyboard. That made me, and the help desk, laugh.
Whatever.
For years someone in my workplace refused to give up a keyboard that clicked on both down and upstrokes. I used to say that she only kept it because it sounded like she was typing twice as fast as she actually was. She didn't find it funny.
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This[^] is an article linked to in a previous issue of The Insider. So long ago that it is lost in the mists of time. It's a good read and may also help you in your quest.
Henry Minute Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” I wouldn't let CG touch my Abacus! When you're wrestling a gorilla, you don't stop when you're tired, you stop when the gorilla is. Cogito ergo thumb - Sucking my thumb helps me to think.
Thanks!
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A keyboard is a personal tool. You're using it all day long (aside of the mouse). That's why I always use my own keyboard, I want something that feels good and fits my needs, not something that was just cheap or "was in the package". I currently use one Logitech compact keyboard (K300), because that one fits me with it's flat profile and narrow keys. I know quite some craftsman and most of them have own tools aside of the company's ones. and so do I.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
Agreed. I just don't know of many places that have a huge selection of keyboards that I can play with before buying. :(
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Based on the article Clicky keyboards[^], it got me thinking. I've always just bought whatever keyboard. There have been some I've liked more than others, but never put much thought into it when buying one. What are some really good keyboards out there?
I have the Das Keyboard Professional S "Silent" keyboard. It is similar to the one in the article, but has the Cherry "brown" ("silent") switches rather than the Cherry "blue" switches with the loud click. It is far from silent, but not too noisy. I liked it so well at home, I bought one for work as well. I really liked the original Microsoft Natural keyboard, but I have a couple of the later version in my parts bin, because I don't like them as well as the original.
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Based on the article Clicky keyboards[^], it got me thinking. I've always just bought whatever keyboard. There have been some I've liked more than others, but never put much thought into it when buying one. What are some really good keyboards out there?
Here's mine: Kinesis Freestyle
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For years someone in my workplace refused to give up a keyboard that clicked on both down and upstrokes. I used to say that she only kept it because it sounded like she was typing twice as fast as she actually was. She didn't find it funny.
Wow. Isn't that the truth?!? I will question anyone in the future who wants a loud keyboard based on what you said. Then again, my "split keyboard" (not a wave keyboard) and an ergonomic mouse request seems to throw off most help desks'.
Soon...very soon...http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]
