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So, I need a new keyboard. Suggestions?
Okay, so I discovered my escape key is broken. This is a problem because AutoCAD makes liberal use of the escape key. Thusly I'm in the market for a new keyboard.
Now I haven't decided if I want to go full out and get a nice gaming keyboard or just go for a cheapy style one. So I'd appreciate options for both. Since I'm a mac user, I'd like there to be supported drivers for mac osx, and hopefully media keys (vol up, vol down, mute, eject). I don't really want to pay $50 for a replacement keyboard from apple, but if it's the best option I will. |
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I'd recommend the Logitech DiNovo Mac edition. It costs slightly more than the Apple retail keyboard but comes with every key you need for mac. It also works well under windows, but the regular media keys revert back the the windows F1-19 equivalents.
btw, I'm using that keyboard now, I bought it back in September from B&H and I'm only halfway through the original batteries' life. It;s wireless, but not bluetooth, so it does come with a dongle. However the keyboard itself does have an on/off switch so you don't have to keep plugging and unplugging the dongle. |
If you want an inexpensive wireless keyboard, I would recommend one from iHome, because they're relatively simple to set up, and the battery life is about 75% of the way between moderate and long, and of course it depends on how much usage you'd got out of it. I bought mine in February, and since I rarely use it, I have yet to change the batteries. And if you want to take advantage of the media keys, consider using USB Overdrive, which is a utility that allows you to configure any USB human interface, like a game pad, joystick, or mouse.
You can use Windows keyboards on Mac's and vice versa. Just keep in mind that if a Windows keyboard is connected to a Mac, the "Windows" key serves as the Command key. Same thing with a Apple keyboard on a PC: Command = Windows Quote:
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Mechanical switch keyboards are great, especially the ones that don't make that annoying click sound. If you can still find an ABS M1 for a good price (it sold for about $30 originally), it makes a great keyboard. Otherwise, the next cheapest one I know of is this one for $109.
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I would highly recommend this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823155027&cm_re=Ci73-_-23-155-027-_-Product I've been using it for the past 2 years, and I absolutely love it. Because it's a laptop style keyboard, there's no need for the extra wrist rest. It's nice and flat. The keys aren't too loud (at times you can't even here them), and it doesn't take up a whole lot of space. There's actually another version of the keyboard that has a little door with a USB port (but is a bit more expensive). I'd also recommend the mouse (same model series, the Ci73), it's nice. :D |
Get a multimedia keyboard, lol. But their lifetime is not that much as computer to mechanical keyboard (the oldest ones).
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I like the new keyboards that are just rubber and you can bring it anywhere.
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Have a look at the new Razer Tron keyboard. :D |
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