I have windows 10. Sometimes my ESC, TAB and windows button keys stop working. I think this is a bug in windows 10 but got me thinking about getting a new keyboard (when I thought it was keyboard issue).
What keyboards are people using? I would like one that is really nice and easy to type on and preferably not more than $50. I could get any gamer ebay special but I think it will be short-lived.
Is there anything out there that makes our lives / jobs easier? I can't imaging what at the moment, though. Wifi / bluetooth connected is nice but not mandatory.
You could *buy* a new keyboard, but where's the skill in *that*?
http://www.meccanismocomplesso.org/en/steampunk-keyboard/
That's right, build your own!
(http://www.meccanismocomplesso.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Meccanismo-Complesso-Steampunk-eng-banner.png)
Mechanical or bust. Corsair K70 myself
I had the same question a while back and ultimately went for a Ducky keyboard
http://www.networking-forums.com/forum-lobby/keyboards/msg7921/#msg7921
It's probably a bit over your 50$ budget (AUS dollars or real ones? :mrgreen:) but the thing is built like a tank and types great. It also has a couple of different options for the LEDs. But, it makes a lot of noise so not the best pick for office environments, unless you have your own office of course :)
:) :)
Thanks for all the comments. Simon, that keyboard looks HUGE! How are you going with it?
I had a slight change of mind and went with a Logitech K480. I am not sure yet if it's going to be too small for every day use, but it's bluetooth and has a wheel that lets you switch between 3 paired devices. I was not concerned about going with a smaller keyboard. I think i make more typos when i use bigger keyboards. I'm hoping that the keys are low and easy to press.
I do like the look of this one though:
https://www.amazon.com/JETech-Aluminum-Bluetooth-Ultra-slim-Smartphones/dp/B018P6BSPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493723745&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+folding+aluminum+keyboard
Quote from: deanwebb on April 27, 2017, 04:42:18 AM
You could *buy* a new keyboard, but where's the skill in *that*?
http://www.meccanismocomplesso.org/en/steampunk-keyboard/
That's right, build your own!
Nice :)
I've been interested in media systems lately. I didnt even know that there were HD movies on vinyl until recently. Would be nice to collect this stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCWLaAwr3sM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgAUxJmh5uE
Corsair for all peripherals (mouse + keyboard). Phenomenal product, phenomenal support, phenomenal build quality. I have the M45 raptor mouse, and the K70 vengeance keyboard.
Quote from: Dieselboy on May 02, 2017, 06:16:08 AM
:) :)
Thanks for all the comments. Simon, that keyboard looks HUGE! How are you going with it?
It's pretty much the standard keyboard size with a bezel of about 1 cm. Very happy with it and I'm sure it will last for years.
Some people at work like my new keyboard. It's alright, keys are easy to press and it's multipurpose.
Someone at work mentioned about "mechanical keyboards". I don't really know what they are but apparently they are loud to type on but really easy to type and last a long time.
Anyone heard of one of these? ref: https://mechkb.com/
@diesel
this is a decent article: http://www.pcworld.com/article/240939/mechanical_keyboards_should_you_switch_.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/240939/mechanical_keyboards_should_you_switch_.html)