which computer keyboard to get?

[Johnny Five]

1. http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=ELEC&title=632081&p=304&g=389&pa=genbrw#

2. http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=ELEC&title=608469&p=304&g=389&pa=genbrw

3. an other?

[Light Fantastic]

http://www.daskeyboard.com/


Just get a normal keyboard, you won't use all those buttons, and it would annoy me having to install extra software just for a keyboard.

[Johnny Five]

important is comfeyness.

i don't use my pc for games. just internet, media, typing etc.

[Cybergasm]

I voted 2. I use a Logitech similar to that, and I love it. The extra keys do come in handy... :angry:. I find them to also have a very nice key weight and they are very contoured to the hand- I feel no cramps or anything while typing.

[Light Fantastic]

Why do you need your keyboard to be comfortable? Unless you have like girl hands it's not a problem.


Ugh you guys are so prissy.

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[Wow]

Saitek Eclipse.


Oh and the second one sucks. I used it. I can't stand that keyboard.

[Johnny Five]

to avoid getting RSI.

i do big essays and play guitar loads.

[Phalanx]

any keyboard will do really, the one im using I stole from a Surgery

[Klown]

Saitek Eclipse.
I'm using that at the moment, and it's great.

I've heard the one Chad suggested is good too.

[Ghoul Hunter]

Why do you need your keyboard to be comfortable? Unless you have like girl hands it's not a problem.


Ugh you guys are so prissy.

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It depends how long you spend on the computer. I spend around 8-10 hours on the computer a day.

[Cybergasm]

Why do you need your keyboard to be comfortable? Unless you have like girl hands it's not a problem.


Ugh you guys are so prissy.

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Dude, I have been known to spend 20+ hours straight on a computer. After the first 8, everything starts to matter.

[Rats!]

anyone who buys a $20+ keyboard is out of their mind. who the hell uses those extra buttons anyways? and what's the point of a wireless keyboard?

[Ghoul Hunter]

anyone who buys a $20+ keyboard is out of their mind. who the hell uses those extra buttons anyways? and what's the point of a wireless keyboard?
Not really. I use a lot of extra buttons on mine, and would like more. Wireless = less cords and more mobility.

[Cybergasm]

anyone who buys a $20+ keyboard is out of their mind. who the hell uses those extra buttons anyways? and what's the point of a wireless keyboard?
I often extend my computer to my TV so that I can sit on my bed and do what needs to be done. This = imposible with a cord attaching me to my computer.

Secondly, cheap keyboards are just that; cheap. I find that more expensive keyboards focus in on more then just the functionality; they focus in on the feel, which to me is very important.

It's kind of like buying a bed. You can buy a matress for $30 and sleep on it- but for such a big part of your life, isn't it better to invest a little more and get comfort out of it?

[REINER]

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/keyb_001.jpg
http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/keyb_002.jpg

[Cybergasm]

How much is that?

[REINER]

No price yet, set to be released end of '06. This comes out next month...

http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus-mini/

[Ghoul Hunter]

I'm in love, that keyboard 3 posts up is awesome. I'll be getting that the second it's out.

[Rats!]

too bad they ****ed up the enter key on that keyboard
and it's for macs

[Ghoul Hunter]

too bad they ****ed up the enter key on that keyboard
and it's for macs
It's the old school style on enter keys, haha.

How do you know it's only for macs?

[REINER]

It's OS independant. You can customize EVERY key so it doesn't really matter.

[Cybergasm]

It's OS independant. You can customize EVERY key so it doesn't really matter.
What about the icons, are those dependent on the pre-set ones?

[REINER]

You can customize they keys to your liking, but I'm sure they'll have some presets such as Windows, OSX, Photoshop, etc.

[Cybergasm]

You can customize they keys to your liking, but I'm sure they'll have some presets such as Windows, OSX, Photoshop, etc.
I thought it was awsome when I believed the graphics were pre-determined. Now its just godly.

[supra_speed]

I voted 2. I use a Logitech similar to that, and I love it. The extra keys do come in handy... :angry:. I find them to also have a very nice key weight and they are very contoured to the hand- I feel no cramps or anything while typing.
I have that exact keyboard. Works like a charm, go for keyboard #2 imo.

[PepsiMetal]

I was about to post the keyboard REINER posted. :(

That one looks nice, I love the led icon buttons. But it'll probably be too pricey for a keyboard.

[Ghoul Hunter]

As long as it's under about 250 i'll buy it. Anything over that though I think would be a bit too much.

[Noyana]

Logitech makes good stuff.
pretty much anything by them is :thumb:

also, i would suggest a lightup keyboard

http://www.murgtal-computer-service.de/assets/images/key3.jpg