Keyboards

[JonFo]

I don’t know about you folks, but I really dislike most modern keyboards. They are too spongy and many of them repeat keys, have ghosting issues (when typing quick), etc.

Their lack of accuracy is real time waste, as I have to either edit or be backspacing constantly.

Recently, my wife was complaining of similar issues with her Mac’s keyboard, with three or four keys repeating. So we looked around for a replacement.

We found a great replacement candidate; modeled after the legendary Apple Extended keyboard II (I had several and loved them). It is the Matias tactile Pro 2.0
Reviews: http://www.maclife.com/article/matias_tactile_pro_2_0

However, as part of the research I stumbled upon some additional info that PC users can also benefit from.

I loved the original IBM PC keyboard for its accuracy and feel, actually, I don’t have to miss it too much, as I have an IBM Model M (PS2 connector) on my current home PC.

I love that keyboard, and even after more than 14 years, it still works like a charm.

Reading the Wiki article on the Model M, I found that a company still uses the same designs and process and produces modern editions (with USB) that are compatible with current systems.

You can browse and order (like I just did) at http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/en104wh.html

Just remember that you must select PS2 or USB interface, the default is PS2. So careful when ordering to double-check your specs.

That Unicomp EnduraPro is just the ticket for anyone that wants accurate typing on a PC.

What are ya’ll doing for keyboards?

Cheers,

 

[IWalker]

I have a deck keyboard. I have the smaller version, as it fits my situation better... they are pricey, but if you ever type in the dark, the backlights are amazingly clear...and most importantly, the typing feel is amazing.
http://www.deckkeyboards.com/

 

[Joey_V]

I use a Microsoft Desktop Elite Keyboard. It's got a nice tactile feedback that's been lasting for over 2 years now, a nice leather-like cushion on the wrist part, and it's wireless so I minimize clutter on my already cluttered up desk.

I pair it with a Logitech MX1000 wireless mouse... deadly combination.

 

[FatJ]

I have a deck keyboard. I have the smaller version, as it fits my situation better... they are pricey, but if you ever type in the dark, the backlights are amazingly clear...and most importantly, the typing feel is amazing.
http://www.deckkeyboards.com/

Thanks for the heads up IWalker! I tought that thing looked sweet so I bought one and just got it in yesterday. I got this blue led mouse to go with it too!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105016

The combination looks SWEET :rocker:

 

[IWalker]

glad you like it I've gotten comments from people who I'd never think would notice/comment on something like keyboard feel.

 

[IWalker]

I got that mouse as well...but also the G5 (the wired version of the G7) mouse from logitec, and the G5 fits my hand better, so I've ended up using it. I should take that other one to work, since it's getting little use right now. Both are very nice though.