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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JimKarnage
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:39 PMG15
When I got it I was a little unsure about going from a wireless to wired keyboard, but it’s fine. The cable is quite long and flexible and I have it fed through my desk in a way that keeps it out of the way but still allows me to move my keyboard easily to and from the keyboard drawer of my desk.
The non-game info on the LCD (clock etc) is really useful in-game, particularly for those ‘just one more mission/turn/quest’ moments that suck hours from your evening!
Eric Söderberg
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:43 PMI’m using a Microsoft Natural 4000. I enjoy the ergonomic shape. I disliked the feel of the keystrokes at first but have gotten used to it. I used to use a Cherry keyboard while working for the USPS and miss the feel of the, albeit loud, Cherry keys.
If only I could find an ergonomic keyboard with the feel of the Cherry.
FYI: I’m a touch typist.
Stephen Abraham
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:50 PMWhite Apple Bluetooth jobbie – the old one with full keys and num pad.
Traveled with me from work and hasn’t had a hiccup in near 5 years. needs a clean though! ;-)
Ian
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:53 PMI just bought a Logitech Illuminated Keyboard last week. It’s absolute heaven to type on. It is ultra flat, laptop style scissor keys, pretty quiet and has backlit keys.
I couldn’t be happier with it!
davo1111
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5:01 PMThe asus keyboard that came with my asus eeebox b202 is awesome.
bazuden
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5:07 PMLogitech G15. Its awesome cos I can see the keys in the dark!
rc
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5:48 PMApple Aluminium Wireless Keyboard.
Sometimes I miss the numeric keypad. Then I realise that having that would put the keyboard in an off centre position. OK, put the keys in the centre, but that puts the numeric keypad in the spot where the mouse goes. You use a laptop’s keyboard centred to the screen, why should this be different? What are you supposed to do?
Now that Apple’s fixed the bluetooth problem w/Magic Mouse not allowing the keyboard to sleep, I think the batteries might go back to lasting a _BIT_ longer than 2 weeks!!
Wolfie Rankin
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5:52 PMMicrosoft ergonomic keyboard, I wouldn’t change it for anything… well, until it breaks, had it for years.
Perry Gretton
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6:07 PMLogitech G11. I like the 54 macro keys.
Ian
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6:31 PMSaitek Eclipse II
I still think it’s better than the Logitech G15 but there’s plenty who disagree.
Lachlan Clement
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:16 PMlogitech g15, dont really get any use out of the macro keys and ive basically end up using the screen for a clock.
Vladimir Popov
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:31 PMLogitech Illuminated at home – the best !!
Using Logitech Wave at work – best typing experience.
Paul
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:02 PMuseing a “dimond touch” keyboard (mitsubishi electric australia) but had a honeywell before, the cable failed and an “apricot” one that came with and apricot brand 386.
Jon Armstrong
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:55 PMLogitech Wave. IT is an awesome keyboard. first time i used it was at a lan, and it took a little while getting used to, but is so awesome to use. especially for uni when i was doing lots of typing, upwards of 20000 words a week.
Michael Jacobsen
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:38 PMLogitec cordless Wave Pro
jordanM
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:58 PMG15 all the way cant game with it :D
Steven Impson
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10:35 PMG15 on my PC up until Christmas, now an Apple Keyboard w/Numpad. So damn nice to type on. I keep the G15 for gaming though. Low profile keys aren’t quite as suited to games I find.
Paul Preston
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10:52 PMi have an el-cheapo keyboard , it was $9, i do think i have an old ibm keyboard somewhere tho, its around 12 years old now.
AUPablito
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:20 AMBella DV Pro 3.0 Keyboard with Jog/Shuttle for Adobe Premiere Pro.
Great keyboard with key shortcut mappings colour separated for functions and a jog/shuttle which allows frame by frame stepping.
I hated the Apple Aluminium keyboard that it came with, I have fingers like pork sausages.
steve
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10:39 AMlycosa, fullsized backspace and enter keys, esc button in the right place, and the insert delete etc buttons are the correct layout. doesnt require an external power supply.
enough said
Kalarr
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:09 PMAny old keyboard as long as it’s wired. Currently using a 8 year old Dell keyboard with my new desktop.
Cpt. Pajama Shark
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 3:35 PMRazer Lycosa.
RealBoards
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:37 PMFilco Majestouch tenkeyless with cherry browns.
Only board better is the Model F.