Some are frequent keyboard switchers, some are faithful to a single peripheral. But we all still believe that there’s a perfect keyboard out there somewhere. While we’re searching for it we want to know: What are you typing on?
Are you a sucker for that satisfying clickety-clack of an old IBM keyboard or is it all about an input device that matches your decor? Tell us what you’re using and why.
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Elly Hart
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:09 PMApple keyboard with numeric keypad. It came with my iMac and I love how it’s so easy to clean. Low-profile keys FTW.
http://store.apple.com/au/product/MB110LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1Mg&mco=MTA4Mzc4ODA
I cannot STAND using keyboards without a numeric keypad.
Jo Jo
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:10 PMHp re branded Razer Lycosa
Wanted to get the Logitech G110 but Lycosa was half the price
Ads
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:16 PMLogitech diNovo for notebooks. Nice laptop style low profile keys.
Adam
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:23 PMTargus KU-2971
it came with my Laptop through work.. it is nice and “clacky” and the keys are spaced well for my clunky hands..
switching down to the built in keyboard on the Toshiba A9 is hard, but do-able
Shane
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:24 PMI use Logitech’s diNovo Edge keyboard. I love the low profile and feel of the keyboard, so much so that I don’t even miss the num-pad.
I also like the fact that it doesn’t have a cable, making it perfect for desk at home…no keyboard has a cable long enough to reach the pc under the desk…
I also like plugging my laptop into my HD tv and sitting back on the couch with the keyboard (and it’s built in mouse) and surfing the net or working…
I also like the full mac keyboards for the same reason as Elly, good simple profile, you barely need to life your fingers off the keyboard…
I hate my work keyboard, it gives me RSI from having to push so hard down the big chunchy keys…
Mark Giles
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:29 PMLogitech wireless WAVE. By far the best keyboard I’ve used. The wave is a bit strange to get used to initially, but I prefer it to normal keys now. also the media buttons are wonderfully useful.
Red T-Rex
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:11 PMYeah, Logitech Wave for me too. I’ve used a lot of keyboards over the years and for me this is the best feel I have found. I probably don’t use all the shortcut keys as much as I should.
Benjibuls
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:38 PMApple Aluminium keyboard with numeric keypad. Nice quick to type on, but damn does it feel cold when you rest your hands on it during a cold day. Also my other workstation has a Lenovo ThinkPad USB Keyboard with UltraNav Wired Keyboard. If you’ve ever worked on a thinkpad then these are a gem.
Steve
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:41 PMI use a Logitech EX-111 with a nice gel wrist-rest.
But I am looking for a new one.
I need a comfortable keyboard with a definite key-press feel and stable keys. I hate loud clicking tho.
Cedwa13
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:50 PMI use a Logitech G19 because I used to have a G15 and loved it so my amazing girlfriend bought me the G19 for Christmas.
I love my Logitech products, I have never had an issue with them once.
Adrian Rundle
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:56 PMDiNovo Edge on Main Media box
G11 on gaming rig
k/board from Microsoft Media Value OEM Pack on work comp
and XMBC remote ap on secondary media box.
… Mice, now i’ve been throu a razor diamond back, 2x copperheads, hated my Lachesis and Sidewinder mouse… now back to diamond back…
Gary Lim
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:08 PMLogitech G11 on my home PC, I like the backlit keys..
Logitech Wave at work.. It’s a little bit squishier than what I’m used to, but it’s not too bad.
Andy Rogers
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:11 PMI’ve got a Sidewinder X6 a few months back and I love it! It’s now my favourite peripheral that i’ve used. It’s the best value backlit keyboard, imo.
Great price, lots of macros, media controls, removable numpad, looks mean, what else do you need?
Simon Potts
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:16 PMAt work either standard HP fare that came with the work station or the (rather nice I might add) wireless setup for the Dell Studio Ones we have as touch screen POS machines.
At home the Keyboard and Trackpad that came with the Macbook Pro. I did use a external Monitor/Mouse/Keyboard setup….but DAMN I love those gestures too much. It now at the point I pick up a Windows Lappy and try and do 2 finger scrolling and swipe forward/back for history.
Anon
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:19 PMG15 ftw. Only problem is it gets dirty easily.
Martin Olminkhof
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:20 PMI’m using the G19 as well, even though it’s expensive and requires it’s own power
anyone who says the LCD is not useful have never used it the right way
it’s actually best used for non-game information (clock, performance, media) rather than in-game information
Troy MacDonald
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:23 PMUsing the logitech cordless rechargable keyboard and mouse combo. Have had it for a while, like it enough and never bothered upgrading. Im used to the key positions on it, it has enough but not too many media buttons at the top, and i’ve only ever had to change the batteries once in the 4 years ive had it.
The mouse is nice too, though feels heavy after a lot of photoshopping, trying to cut around fine edges. Leaves my little finger rather sore.
The cordless-ness is great for using my comp on my 40″ tv screen from across the room, though its only using bluetooth i think so the range can be short sometimes
Logitech 101
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:34 PMI use a few different keybs in different scenarios.
At work I use the Logitech ultraslim keyboard, its a plain keyboard, just very small, handy for the small desk.
At home in my HTPCs I use the dinovo edge, unbeatable for a proper lounge keyboard imo.
At home at my workstation I use a logitech cordless of some kind that was bundled with the mx revolution mouse, it’s pretty good.
For my car PC I use a dinovo mini, which is pretty decent for its size.
I don’t work for logitech.
Ian Brown
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:34 PMI have two IBM Model ‘m’s, one for home, one for work. Yes, I’m one of those:-)
Typoman
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1:41 PMLogitech G15. It’s awesome.
Neil Nuttall
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:11 PMI’m using an original MS Natural Keyboard (yeah the funny shaped things). It’s about 10 years old now, but I still reckon it the best keyboard I’ve used. I actually have two of them, one for home, one for work
Daniel Minge
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:27 PMLogitech G19 :)
Graham
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:39 PMIBM KB-8926 circa 1996. :) Still has a nice feel and even has a windows key (Wow! I know).
Picked it up about 7 or 8 years ago in a box of old parts someone was throwing out and thought I would jump on it.
warcroft
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 3:18 PMI had a regular Windows keyboard for almost ten years. The solid button spring/recoil feel (for lack of a better term) was great. I use a similar one at work.
But, about a year ago I had to get a new keyboard and went with a Logitech. . . terrible!
I find I make a stupid amount of typos because the buttons a bit too sensitive. If my finger brushes the key next to the one I want it types it.
I must be a sloppy typer, but it didnt matter on the old Windows keyboard.
Just posting this one my work keyboard I barely made a typo.
On the Logitech Id get typos every third or fourth word.
AnthonyP
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:14 PMMicrosoft Natural 4000. One at work and one at home. No one dare sit at my desk and try and type on these babies!
SteveM
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:16 PMLogitech Ultra-Flat Keyboard – got it for $29. I bought one for both the office and for home I like it so much.