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    Looking for a keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mc6415, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. mc6415

    mc6415 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well after 5 or so years of use and abuse my desktop keyboard is starting to give up the ghost, keys stick etc. tried cleaning it willing life into the thing but to no avail :(

    So now I'm looking for a new desktop keyboard, I'm looking for one that is similar to a laptop keyboard as I much prefer the 'snappy' feel to a laptop keyboard, wondering if anyone has any suggestions?
     
    mc6415, Jan 24, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey there!
    Are you looking for a certain brand? (Logitech, Microsoft, etc)? Are you looking for wireless? What is your budget? Do you want it to come with, of w/out a mouse? Are you a gamer? Or is it for normal use, such a multi-tasking, etc.... ;)

    Here is a page from amazon.com with all brands of keyboards:

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...ywords=computer+keyboard&sprefix=computer+key

    Peruse thru that. Logitech makes some really good keyboards, as does Microsoft, etc.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 24, 2009
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Logitech have been making some nice notebook style keyboards. Have a look at one of these.

    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4792

    There are other cheaper options from logitech too. There are several microsoft ones that aren't quite '' notebook style'' but they still have a lower profile keys than standard keyboards. I own a Comfort Curve 2000 myself and its very nice.
     
    Johnny T, Jan 24, 2009
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  4. mc6415

    mc6415 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there, I don't have a prefered brand myself. I am a gamer but not really looking for a fancy keyboard, I'd never use the macro keys on them anyway, unbecoming of the war arranger of a clan to be doing something not allowed by league etc. Budget £20 - £25, £30 if I see something I really like, but thats if I REALLY like it, I have my ownmice that don't need replacing for good while yet, Habu and Blue Track Explorer thingy (I'm not swayed towards m$ just really like there mice).

    Thanks,
    mc6415

    EDIT: Forgot wired or wireless, not really overly bothered on that front either.
     
    mc6415, Jan 24, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Ok, and your in the UK, too :D

    Since your really not lookin' at Microsoft, here is a page from amazon.uk with gaming keyboards:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=gaming+keyboards

    and regular keyboards:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=computer+keyboards

    Hope that helps! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 24, 2009
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  6. avanish11

    avanish11 Panda! ^_^

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    My mom has a Logitech Cordless Desktop S520. It's a wireless mouse and keyboard combo. It uses a laptop style Keyboard.
     
    avanish11, Jan 24, 2009
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