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    External Keyboard with laptop-like keys/light touc

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by warrenw, Mar 16, 2005.

  1. warrenw

    warrenw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Does anyone know of a full-size, external keyboard that has the light-touch and shallow depression of laptop keyboards?

    I like the keyboard on my IBM T42 laptop, but for ergonomic reasons, in the office I prop up the laptop screen on a docking station and use an external keyboard. But all the external keyboards I've seen have relatively the standard large, deep depressing keys. It would be great to have an external keyboard that looks and feels just like the T42 keyboard.

    Would appreciate any suggestions.
     
    warrenw, Mar 16, 2005
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  2. Cman

    Cman Notebook Consultant

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    You can check out this site:

    www.zippy.com

    They sell external kb's that are sized down almost like a laptop style kb and is usb powered. This is good as you can lean back in your chair with the kb near you without having to sit really close to your laptop to use.

    Tony



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    Cman, Mar 17, 2005
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  3. Mikhael77

    Mikhael77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    u didnt get a good keyboard in the first time u chose ur laptop huh? ... well if u keep ur dektop at bay try logitech's dinovo, cool dark blue, stylish and thin ... just the way u like it.
     
    Mikhael77, Mar 17, 2005
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You might try finding this, a friend has one and loves it.

    http://www.dansdata.com/eakus1.htm

    Brian

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    warrenw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for all the replies. Now to spend some time deciding between all the great products.
     
    warrenw, Mar 17, 2005
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    warrenw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Cman,

    www.zippy.com seems to be the website of the manufacturer, with no instructions on how or where to buy their products. Do you know how I can find their kb's? Thanks.

     
    warrenw, Mar 18, 2005
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  7. Cman

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    I know newegg sells their kb's cause that's where I first found out about them so try their site: www.newegg.com

    I'm trying to find out a retailer that sells it where I am but it's not a biggie for me right now so I'm kinda holding off. I know I don't want a full size k/b just one sized like a LT k/b but external so I can use it away from the laptop. good luck.

    Tony



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    Cman, Mar 18, 2005
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