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    which external keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by whizzo, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    I'm looking for an external keyboard for my laptop. preferably, it should be connected via USB, have a full layout (with numpad), be durable, and include an extra USB port or two. Oh and backlighting woud be sweet :D

    any recommendations?

    EDIT: price range is around 50$.
     
    whizzo, Aug 12, 2008
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    I m pleased with my Logitec G-11: backlit, numpad, but NO extra usb ports :D

    cheers ...
     
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    The Saitek Eclipse II is pretty kickass with a nice price: $50ish. No usb ports tho.

    Note: The color can be changed from red, blue or purple.
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    The Razer Lycosa is pretty hot too.

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    Price range would be helpful
     
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    Logitech G15 satisfies all your requirements.
     
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    haquocdung, Aug 12, 2008
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    and i have this one for 7 months! thx

    added comment:
    . i tried the usb ports, cannot make my mouse (ms optical) work via theses at all :-((

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 12, 2008
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    Look at firefly's borealis keyboard. It's exactly $50 dollars on eBay.
    http://www.fireflyintl.com/
    I ordered mine 2 days ago.

    Good luck
     
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    yeah, i think that's because they're only 1.1 USB ports. still, good enough for charging an ipod, no?
     
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    610925, Aug 12, 2008
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