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Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - Carthaigh - 05-06-2008
I need to buy a new (wired) keyboard. Any recommendations on good ones to look at? It can be geared to either PC or Mac and have a USB interface. TIA.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - kap - 05-06-2008
Two weeks ago I got a few Logitech: wireless wave keyboard and mouse combo for $40 at Staples, a cordless Media Pro with an integrated trackpad fo $44 at Circuit City, and a Classic Keyboard 200 (USB) for $14.00 at Staples. The latest is cheap looking and made. Still, its keys are responsive and comfortable to type.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - Robert M - 05-06-2008
Cart,
I adore my Matias Tactile Pro but i have the original model, not the newer flavor. Avoid the Matias Mac OS X keyboard. Awful! If you like the feel of notebook computer keys, thhen check out the MacAlly Icekey. I just got one for my office computer it's surprised me. I like it quite a bit! (MacAlly also sells the Ikey, which is not to be confused with the IceKey model).
The best method for keyboards is to take a ride to a local store like Micro Center and test out the keyboards they have on display. Your fingers will choose the keyboard that's right for you. It might be a Microsoft model. It might be a MacAlly Icekey.
Robert
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - blooz - 05-06-2008
I have one of the new flat Apple ones and I like it quite a bit.
It feels better than I thought it would, and I'm preferring it to my old Macally ikey, which is 7 years old.
The Apple is pricey compared to some of those above.
Only complaint is the small size of the "F" keys.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - clay - 05-06-2008
I, too, really like my flat Apple keyboard. A lot less clunky than the big white ones.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - Fritz - 05-06-2008
I have a recent vintage Macally iKey. It took some time to break in, but I do like it. But them new fangled flat steely looking jobs that Apple sells, they are awesome! Out of the box.
Apple, Microsoft - RAMd®d - 05-06-2008
I've got the new Apple BT and wired keyboards, and they're really great.
The nice thing about the wired is the length-- it fits well in the lap.
Microsoft makes/sells some great keyboards. My favorite of those is the Natural Curve 2000. The short-travel keys have a nice feel. They're probably rubber membrane underneath, so I bought three for $20 each.
I like the feature set of the MS 4000, but the travel is a bit longer. Newer versions of that keyboard have a better feel than mine.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - macnut - 05-06-2008
I'm still using my old Apple Extended with a dongle to connect it to USB. I can type faster with fewer mistakes on it than anything else.
Best keyboard made for Mac, IMHO, although I haven't tried the Matias Keyboard Pro yet. I have a couple of their low end boards and they are nice, though. I recommend trying one. They are inexpensive.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - sekker - 05-06-2008
I'm typing on an iKeySlim. Good keyboard - much better than the older Apple Extended Pros, and quite a bit cheaper than the current Apple KBs.
Re: Need a keyboard - Recommendations? - TheTominator - 05-06-2008
[quote macnut]I'm still using my old Apple Extended with a dongle to connect it to USB.
Do you have any recommendations for a dongle? I assume this is an ADB to USB adapter.