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    need an external keyboard for laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hbkblue37, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. hbkblue37

    hbkblue37 Notebook Guru

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    I have a Gateway 6860 from Best Buy and was wanting a keyboard for it. The keyboard it has is nice but when i have it on a computer desk Id rather have an external keyboard. Any suggestions?
     
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    go to local bestbuy and find the perfect one for you :)
     
    Xirurg, Aug 18, 2008
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  3. hbkblue37

    hbkblue37 Notebook Guru

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    does any keyboard work though???? I was thinking with a laptop it would have to be wireless... doesn't have the port for a normal keyboard does it. sorry if thats a stupid question
     
    hbkblue37, Aug 18, 2008
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  4. Infoseeker

    Infoseeker Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup any keyboard will work, even your old one; but it will need a Ps-to-Usb adapter and fit into the USB of your laptop.

    But just getting a new USB keyboard, would be a better and funner shopping option. You can get a backlit one too for nighttime! (if you need to look on your keys)
     
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  5. Legacy40k

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    I would expect you would want wireless for a laptop.. set the laptop down on the coffee table and sit back on the couch.. use a wireless keyboard and mouse to operate it.
     
    Legacy40k, Aug 18, 2008
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    hbkblue37 Notebook Guru

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    yeah problem is I have a really nice Logitech wireless mouse i bought seperate. Doesn't seem many keyboards come without the mouse. And I just don't know much about them was wondering if any were better then others.
     
    hbkblue37, Aug 18, 2008
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    I strongly recommend you go to a closeby tech shop (e.g. best buy) and try typing on them. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to typing.

    That being said, I have an Everglide DKTBoard. It is very compact (good for carrying around for LAN parties and such) and has backlighting which gets some oohs and ahhs from my friends :D
     
    jesung, Aug 19, 2008
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  8. Legacy40k

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    I've seen roll up silicone keyboards that are nice and portable.. they are corded though... also cheap.
     
    Legacy40k, Aug 19, 2008
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