I need a substantial keyboard

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I need a "well made" keyboard, I am thinking waterproof or at least spill proof,
and aluminum keys and shell, and light weight. I don't care about massive amounts
of 'feature buttons' or dynamic looks or natural style for typing, something well
built that will last. Any company known for such a product?
 
AAvK said:
Thanks but which one? Is it spill proof?
AAvK
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Can you wait a minute then we will all do a google search for you in each of
the groups to which you posted incorrectly.
No on second thoughts that's too much like a pain in the arse.
 
AAvK said:
I need a "well made" keyboard, I am thinking waterproof or at least
spill proof,
and aluminum keys and shell, and light weight. I don't care about
massive amounts
of 'feature buttons' or dynamic looks or natural style for typing,
something well built that will last. Any company known for such a product?
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Kensington makes one that is supposedly spill proof. I've not had
occasion to test the claim, yet. :-) You may not like its feel, though.

Anyhow, I've found that all my keyboards, from the cheapest no-names to
the most expensive, have outlasted my machines. I've never yet thrown
out a keyboard because of mechanical or electronic failure. I've changed
keyboards because I didn't like the feel, and/or the changes in the
furshlugginer connectors.

HTH
 
I have the Omnikey Ultra. Although it was never advertised as spillproof it
has survived numerous spills including orange juice. Until I cleaned it the
keys wouldn't even depress. The beauty of them is they have replaceable
parts and can be rebuilt.
 
Well, just for the record, I've never had a keyboard that lasted as long
as its computer. Different strokes...

Craig
 
Kerry said:
I have the Omnikey Ultra. Although it was never advertised as
spillproof it has survived numerous spills including orange juice.
Until I cleaned it the keys wouldn't even depress. The beauty of them
is they have replaceable parts and can be rebuilt.
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Considering how little keyboards cost these days, why would anyone want to
rebuild one? If my keyboard fails, I just chuck it and plug in a new one.

Personally I wouldn't even pay extra for one advertised a spillproof.
 
Have you ever used a really good keyboard? My typing improves considerably
on a good keyboard.
 
Kerry said:
Have you ever used a really good keyboard? My typing improves
considerably on a good keyboard.
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I've used a wide variety of keyboards over the years, so I'm sure that at
least some of them were really good. I've never noticed any significant
difference in my typing.

I should mention, however, that I never learned to type properly and do it
with about three fingers. I know where all the keys are and can type pretty
quickly for someone who doesn't type, but I have to look at the keyboard.
 
Hello Ken
Three fingers - not bad. But, if it is not too personal a question, what do
you do with the other hand when you are typing :-) :-) :-)
Antioch
 
antioch said:
Hello Ken
Three fingers - not bad. But, if it is not too personal a question,
what do you do with the other hand when you are typing :-) :-) :-)
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LOL! Two fingers on my right hand and one on my left. The one on the left
mostly stays near the shift key. I also use my right thumb for the space
bar.
 
Ken Blake said:
LOL! Two fingers on my right hand and one on my left. The one on the left
mostly stays near the shift key. I also use my right thumb for the space
bar.
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Ah yes - a standard 'digital operator' - very similar to my performance but
I have managed to incorporate the 4th finger left hand to perform the shift
key operation, right thumb of course, with first and second fingers of each
hand doing the main work. A slightly more advanced technique I believe?
But my right hand will not travel to the numbers pad - I still have to use
the top line. I might one day :-)
OT - have you seen the latest in windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlook express
from Vincenzo et al on 911567?????
Take care - thanks for your input into the groups.
Rgds
Antioch
 
Considering how little keyboards cost these days, why would anyone want to
rebuild one? If my keyboard fails, I just chuck it and plug in a new one.

Personally I wouldn't even pay extra for one advertised a spillproof.
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Not trying to get in the fray here (if there is one :) )

but just picked up a comfort curve keyboard by MS. Very nice but more to
the point, the box has "spill proof" plastered on the box in several
places. When shopping online, I noticed that many of the new keyboard
models listed this feature. Makes me think that something has recently
changed in basic keyboard construction and "spill proof" is on its way to
being a standard feature.
 
Sharon said:
Not trying to get in the fray here (if there is one :) )
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Just a minor philosphical disagreement, as far as I'm concerned. I certainly
don't consider it a "fray."

but just picked up a comfort curve keyboard by MS. Very nice but more
to the point, the box has "spill proof" plastered on the box in
several places. When shopping online, I noticed that many of the new
keyboard models listed this feature. Makes me think that something
has recently changed in basic keyboard construction and "spill proof"
is on its way to being a standard feature.
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Just curious--can you explain how that spillproof feature works?

I certainly don't object to having it if the keyboard comes with it, and
it's one that I wanted anyway.. It's just that if I ruin a keyboard by
spilling something on it, and I can buy a replacement for $8, I don't want
to spend anything extra on that feature.
 
Just a minor philosphical disagreement, as far as I'm concerned. I certainly
don't consider it a "fray."
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Hence said:
Just curious--can you explain how that spillproof feature works?

I certainly don't object to having it if the keyboard comes with it, and
it's one that I wanted anyway.. It's just that if I ruin a keyboard by
spilling something on it, and I can buy a replacement for $8, I don't want
to spend anything extra on that feature.
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Have seen "spill proofs" that pass a lot of daylight between keys. Designed
specifically for use in potentially "wet environments."

However, there's definitely a full tray under the keys on the MS rendition.
Holding it up to the light, though, there are about 4 cutouts along the
lower edge. If you don't use the legs to slant the keyboard and spill, you
would have to tilt it quickly to allow it to drain.

The keyboard is a little noisy but so far I like the "feel" --not too firm
and not too soft. And as Jason Tsang has mentioned several times these past
few weeks - *no* F-Lock key. Not surprised but I don't miss it at all.
 
Sharon said:
Have seen "spill proofs" that pass a lot of daylight between keys.
Designed specifically for use in potentially "wet environments."

However, there's definitely a full tray under the keys on the MS
rendition. Holding it up to the light, though, there are about 4
cutouts along the lower edge. If you don't use the legs to slant the
keyboard and spill, you would have to tilt it quickly to allow it to
drain.

The keyboard is a little noisy but so far I like the "feel" --not too
firm and not too soft. And as Jason Tsang has mentioned several times
these past few weeks - *no* F-Lock key. Not surprised but I don't
miss it at all.
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Thanks, Sharon.
 
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