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    Need a Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by fabarati, May 2, 2008.

  1. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    I need a cheap, but good keyboard. Don't know what's good and what's not. Will buy in sweden, as that's where I live.


    Usage:
    I won't use it all the time, but when I wanna connect my lappy to our TV, I want to use a seperate keyboard.

    I won't really write things on it, but will game a bit and use it when watching movies and surfing. Doesn't need to be wireless, though that could be plus.

    However, I won't get an inferior keyboard for media controls or wireless.

    Price
    Hmm. About 200-300 SEK, which is 33-50 USD. But prices are higher here though (about 30-40%). Don't wanna spend more on something that won't be used a lot.

    Oh, and I already have a mouse.
     
    fabarati, May 2, 2008
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  2. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I bought this new keyboard after lot of research.. i wanted an inexpensive keyboard with best features.

    i bought microsoft curve keyboard

    its design is awesome for such a price and it has multimedia buttons too.

    buttons are damn soft.

    hope u also like it
     
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  3. Jason-Alaska

    Jason-Alaska Notebook Consultant

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    For around $50 US you could get the Saitek Eclipse keyboard that is backlit. Perfect for late night movie watching in the dark. The newest one has selectable Red, Blue, or Purple backlighting.

    Has basic media controls.
    • Volume
    • Next
    • Previous
    • Mute
    • Play/Pause
    • Stop


    [​IMG]
     
    Jason-Alaska, May 2, 2008
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  4. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    The Logitech Wave keyboard might be an option.
     
    jetstar, May 2, 2008
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  5. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    dude..

    i love that Saitek..


    the Eclipse II hasnt come out in Asian regions so i am waiting for it
     
    Nocturnal310, May 2, 2008
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  6. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    The Eclipse costs more than I want to pay, As does the Wave. The curve looks good though.

    Are the Logitech Ultra Flat, Ultra-X Media or Media Elite keyboards any good?
     
    fabarati, May 3, 2008
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