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  • M milo xml

    I've always been a fan of the Microsoft keyboards. Now it looks like they went more for looks than functionality. I'm currently using a Microsoft 6000[^] keyboard with a slight ergo curve to it. I love it, but they don't make it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions on their fave keyboard? I've only had experience with Logitech and Microsoft and I'm not seeing any of their current products that I like. I'm looking for something that's ergonomic, but not full on split keyboard ergonomic, and reasonably sized. Wireless and a reasonable cost are the only two other criteria.

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    Sander Rossel
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    I'm using a Maxdata Cherry RS 6000 M. The back says it's build for Win 95, but it still works on Win 7 :D It's about 20 years old and they don't make (them like) these anymore. Good luck finding a keyboard that lasts for 20 years of heavy use! :D Not even the letters on the keys have faded! :wtf: Unfortunately, they don't make computers with PS2 connectors anymore either, so I'll probably buy a new keyboard with my next computer :sigh:

    Read my (free) ebook Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly. Visit my blog at Sander's bits - Writing the code you need. Or read my articles here on CodeProject.

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    Regards, Sander

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    • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

      I'm using a Maxdata Cherry RS 6000 M. The back says it's build for Win 95, but it still works on Win 7 :D It's about 20 years old and they don't make (them like) these anymore. Good luck finding a keyboard that lasts for 20 years of heavy use! :D Not even the letters on the keys have faded! :wtf: Unfortunately, they don't make computers with PS2 connectors anymore either, so I'll probably buy a new keyboard with my next computer :sigh:

      Read my (free) ebook Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly. Visit my blog at Sander's bits - Writing the code you need. Or read my articles here on CodeProject.

      Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability. — Edsger W. Dijkstra

      Regards, Sander

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      Scott Serl
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      They still make adapters for ps2->usb.

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      • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

        I'm using a Maxdata Cherry RS 6000 M. The back says it's build for Win 95, but it still works on Win 7 :D It's about 20 years old and they don't make (them like) these anymore. Good luck finding a keyboard that lasts for 20 years of heavy use! :D Not even the letters on the keys have faded! :wtf: Unfortunately, they don't make computers with PS2 connectors anymore either, so I'll probably buy a new keyboard with my next computer :sigh:

        Read my (free) ebook Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly. Visit my blog at Sander's bits - Writing the code you need. Or read my articles here on CodeProject.

        Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability. — Edsger W. Dijkstra

        Regards, Sander

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        k5054
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        If you're prepared to roll your own, then PS2 connectors are readily available on motherboards. I just checked a random selection of ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte boards, and all had PS2 ports available. And of course there's the USB to PS2 adapters. No idea how well they work.

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        • M milo xml

          I've always been a fan of the Microsoft keyboards. Now it looks like they went more for looks than functionality. I'm currently using a Microsoft 6000[^] keyboard with a slight ergo curve to it. I love it, but they don't make it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions on their fave keyboard? I've only had experience with Logitech and Microsoft and I'm not seeing any of their current products that I like. I'm looking for something that's ergonomic, but not full on split keyboard ergonomic, and reasonably sized. Wireless and a reasonable cost are the only two other criteria.

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          Brisingr Aerowing
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          (Sorta) Mandatory XKCD[^] :)

          What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism. Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???

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          • M milo xml

            I've always been a fan of the Microsoft keyboards. Now it looks like they went more for looks than functionality. I'm currently using a Microsoft 6000[^] keyboard with a slight ergo curve to it. I love it, but they don't make it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions on their fave keyboard? I've only had experience with Logitech and Microsoft and I'm not seeing any of their current products that I like. I'm looking for something that's ergonomic, but not full on split keyboard ergonomic, and reasonably sized. Wireless and a reasonable cost are the only two other criteria.

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            Rage
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            The 4000[^] is still available at some places. Check the Logitech ones, some are very good as well. If you are after the "crème de la crème", I'd go for Das Keyboard[^]

            Do not escape reality : improve reality !

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            • M milo xml

              I've always been a fan of the Microsoft keyboards. Now it looks like they went more for looks than functionality. I'm currently using a Microsoft 6000[^] keyboard with a slight ergo curve to it. I love it, but they don't make it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions on their fave keyboard? I've only had experience with Logitech and Microsoft and I'm not seeing any of their current products that I like. I'm looking for something that's ergonomic, but not full on split keyboard ergonomic, and reasonably sized. Wireless and a reasonable cost are the only two other criteria.

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              Rage
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              milo-xml wrote:

              I love it, but they don't make it anymore

              Actually, still available.[^]

              Do not escape reality : improve reality !

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                (Sorta) Mandatory XKCD[^] :)

                What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism. Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???

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                Rage
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                I just even noticed you changed it in the title. Subtle.

                Do not escape reality : improve reality !

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                • R Rage

                  I just even noticed you changed it in the title. Subtle.

                  Do not escape reality : improve reality !

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                  Johnny J
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                  It wasn't him - it was the Regex! :doh:

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                  • M milo xml

                    I've always been a fan of the Microsoft keyboards. Now it looks like they went more for looks than functionality. I'm currently using a Microsoft 6000[^] keyboard with a slight ergo curve to it. I love it, but they don't make it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions on their fave keyboard? I've only had experience with Logitech and Microsoft and I'm not seeing any of their current products that I like. I'm looking for something that's ergonomic, but not full on split keyboard ergonomic, and reasonably sized. Wireless and a reasonable cost are the only two other criteria.

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                    Mel Padden
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                    I love the Das Keyboard.

                    "This new learning amazes me, Sir Bedivere. Explain to me again how sheep's bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes"

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                    • C Clifford Nelson

                      How about this keyboard: [^]

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                      milo xml
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                      Bit too ergonomic, lol. I bet once you got used to that thing it would be great.

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                      • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

                        I'm using a Maxdata Cherry RS 6000 M. The back says it's build for Win 95, but it still works on Win 7 :D It's about 20 years old and they don't make (them like) these anymore. Good luck finding a keyboard that lasts for 20 years of heavy use! :D Not even the letters on the keys have faded! :wtf: Unfortunately, they don't make computers with PS2 connectors anymore either, so I'll probably buy a new keyboard with my next computer :sigh:

                        Read my (free) ebook Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly. Visit my blog at Sander's bits - Writing the code you need. Or read my articles here on CodeProject.

                        Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability. — Edsger W. Dijkstra

                        Regards, Sander

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                        milo xml
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                        Love the feel of the Cherry keyboards, but looking for something a little more ergonomic than their offerings. Btw, you can still get them. :) CHERRY: Innovation at Your Fingertips – Home[^]

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                        • R Rage

                          The 4000[^] is still available at some places. Check the Logitech ones, some are very good as well. If you are after the "crème de la crème", I'd go for Das Keyboard[^]

                          Do not escape reality : improve reality !

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                          milo xml
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                          I paid around $50 for the one that I have and now they want close to $200. Kinda shows that if you just made a good, normalish keyboard that the market is out there for it.

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                            milo-xml wrote:

                            I love it, but they don't make it anymore

                            Actually, still available.[^]

                            Do not escape reality : improve reality !

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                            milo xml
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                            #18

                            I paid around $50 for the one that I have and now they want close to $200. Kinda shows that if you just made a good, normalish keyboard that the market is out there for it.

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                            • M milo xml

                              Bit too ergonomic, lol. I bet once you got used to that thing it would be great.

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                              Clifford Nelson
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                              Takes some getting use to. I would have liked it if they had kept the control keys in their original locations. It could be worse. I have known people to use the dvorak layout ()[^].

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                                It wasn't him - it was the Regex! :doh:

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                                -----
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                                Me, all the time

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                                Brisingr Aerowing
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                                It was me. I don't have any of those substitution extensions installed.

                                What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism. Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???

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