What brand of keyboard do you use?

***Veridian3*** · Oct 16, 2007, 01:00 PM

...also, which model and why did you choose that?

me972 · Oct 16, 2007, 01:14 PM

cause MS keyboards works best with MS windows... :-)

>GSXR<mrbusa · Oct 16, 2007, 01:29 PM

Logitech G15
I purchased this because it is well constructed, looks great, works great, 54 macro keys, key illumination that is not to bright and adjustable, and very large so my big hands have lots of room. You know what they say about people with large hands......

BlueMak · Oct 16, 2007, 01:40 PM

I used to have a very good Saitek Eclipse with cool key lighting etc, it broke down, so I bought a 12 euro MS as plain as it can be keyboard in black colour and still using it for about 4 months now. Best keyboard I have ever had. Great key responses, great plain design, proper distances and no annoying "rest" pads or extensions or any of those "ergonimical" features. It has 10 extra keys on top over the function keys. Mail, Home, Favourites, Play/Pause, Vol Up-Down, Mute, Music, My Computer and Calculator. No drivers needed and they all work great out of the box. Wish I could say the same for other far far more expensive keyboards.

Zelig · Oct 16, 2007, 01:49 PM

Logitech Elite.

I love the scroll wheel on the side... I'm going to be sad when it breaks and I have to replace it.

normr · Oct 16, 2007, 01:57 PM

Saitek

RoyBatty · Oct 16, 2007, 02:10 PM

Chicony, the simplest keyboard model with no extra buttons.

**temeteus82** · Oct 16, 2007, 02:29 PM

Logitech cordless- LX500 and Click! mouse

[edit] needed cordless solution

Falstaff · Oct 16, 2007, 02:31 PM

I use a HUNTINPECKER
came with my Dell Laptop

BONEHEAD · Oct 16, 2007, 02:33 PM

Microsoft wireless desktop elite keyboard

Customgamer1 · Oct 16, 2007, 02:51 PM

I use the cheapest keyboard I could find at the time lol. I eat at my computer and drink and I never found it worth it to use a nice one in case I wreck it.

It's a GE $10USD at Target

jkayca2 · Oct 16, 2007, 05:29 PM

I use the LX700 keyb mouse combo from Logitech. Why? Because it looked cool. Also, I liked the idea that there was one receiver for both mouse and keyb and that I could plug it into my PS2 connectors. I.e. No USB.

**MIG-31** · Oct 16, 2007, 05:36 PM

Logitech Cordless Keyboard.Serves me well enough.Mind you it's a little battered now.

Judas · Oct 16, 2007, 05:55 PM

Can't use anything else.. has to be Erganomic or else i'm a gimped useless worker for hours..

Microsoft Erganomic 4000 Keyboard (USB)

had a Microsof All Natural Erganomic keyboard before.. that was the best until this one came out.

Asmoday · Oct 16, 2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

Can't use anything else.. has to be Erganomic or else i'm a gimped useless worker for hours..

Microsoft Erganomic 4000 Keyboard (USB)

had a Microsof All Natural Erganomic keyboard before.. that was the best until this one came out.

That keyboard looks sweet, I also used to have the All Natural keyboard and loved it. I do like my G15 but I don't find it as comfortable as the MS one.
You think that one is even better than the All Natural Pro keyboard Judas?

Judas · Oct 16, 2007, 07:19 PM

WAY better.... much smoother and even better on my wrists.....

with the all natural one.. occasionally i'd get the odd sore feeling or cramp.... but with this one. i can type ALL day long and screw around doingstuff all day long.. and i've yet to feel a numbing or tingling sensation or feel sore...

CDsDontBurn · Oct 16, 2007, 07:23 PM

currently still have the Logitech mxDuo KB/mouse combo kit. although, i've replaced the mouse with the g5, and it's a MUCH better mouse.

i'm also looking to replace the KB sometime soon as this wireless KB is now giving me problems from time to time.

Asmoday · Oct 16, 2007, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

WAY better.... much smoother and even better on my wrists.....

with the all natural one.. occasionally i'd get the odd sore feeling or cramp.... but with this one. i can type ALL day long and screw around doingstuff all day long.. and i've yet to feel a numbing or tingling sensation or feel sore...

Hmmm...I might have to look into getting me one of those.

Judas · Oct 16, 2007, 07:26 PM

just to comment on the G15 series logitech keyboard.

it's really a neato cool keyboard.. but it's horribly designed "standard" keyboard.... it's.. well.. impossible to use..

if logitech followed nearly exact the microsoft erganomic one i posted.. i swear thier sales would go up even further....

Matth · Oct 16, 2007, 07:29 PM

Currently (and not impressed by), a Logitech Cordless Desk set (OEM) came with the PC.

Keytop lettering loss - severe, the worst of any keyboard I've had!
Mouse has iffy battery contact, and seems to be a common annoyance on this model.

Favourite keyboard, a BTC with built in glidepad - love to get another full keyboard with glide, but that one also had annoying keytop fade at the end.

Also "retired", a fancy keyboard with colour keytops as a fingering hint and a choice of return key sizes - liked it, apart from the tendency of the return key to stick, if only they'd put extra springs where the "dead" keys were!

To go on soon: Tevion Cordless set, though I'm beginning to wonder if cordless is worth the aggravation when the battery goes out at critical moment.

Lelisevis · Oct 16, 2007, 08:51 PM

Logitech G15 (the proper one not the horrid new one).

dipstick · Oct 17, 2007, 01:57 AM

I use a logitech dinovo edge because it was the nicest wireless board I could find at the time. Along with a G7 mouse it makes gaming on the big screen a lot more comfortable.

Zelig · Oct 17, 2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

Can't use anything else.. has to be Erganomic or else i'm a gimped useless worker for hours..

Microsoft Erganomic 4000 Keyboard (USB)

had a Microsof All Natural Erganomic keyboard before.. that was the best until this one came out.

Have you used the Wireless Laser Desktop 4000, any idea how it compares to that one? It's curved, but without the big split down the middle... I'd prefer that one, but I don't want to deal with wireless keyboards, and there's no wired equivalent.

Edit: Although, the insert/page up/down group of keys is modified on the on the Wireless Laser Desktop 4000, same as on the Logitech wave... which I hate, it's like trying to use Mac keyboards where the alt keys are in the wrong place.

calidan · Oct 17, 2007, 02:36 AM

I have a Ideazon Zboard.

Lowfat · Oct 17, 2007, 02:39 AM

You should of had Saitek in there

ChaosMinionX · Oct 17, 2007, 05:04 AM

Logitech G15 rev1 (rev2 is ugly, and doesnt have as many options)

OmegaRED · Oct 17, 2007, 08:02 AM

I've been using the same keyboard for about 6 years

It came as part of the "Cordless Freedom Optical" package. The included mouse was shite and I've gone through about 4-5 mouse upgrades since then but the keyboard is still just as good as the day I got it thanks to regular cleaning and fresh batteries. It's been awesome for gaming and only the G15 series has got me interested in tossing this one out.

BlueMak · Oct 17, 2007, 08:55 AM

In the game Winc Commander Heart of Tiger or no, perhaps, yeah, it was Price of Freedom WC IV, at one point, either the captain or Luke Skywalker used a keyboard where not one was the left and right side of the keyboard with some room in the middle like most "natural" keyboards, but also each side was deeper than the rest of the keyboard. So you didn't have to hold your hands up, they keyboard was going down, does it make any sense to you? Do you remember it? I always wanted to find a similar keyboard but I have never seen anything like it in the market.

swimtech · Oct 17, 2007, 04:25 PM

At work - comfortable, reliable, and very quiet (can't stand all the clicky noise - my own typing is annoying to me on a loud keyboard) - Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 - cheap too. A Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse (ver. 1.1A) and this keyboard sell together for 21.99 at NewEgg.

Judas · Oct 17, 2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zelig

Have you used the Wireless Laser Desktop 4000, any idea how it compares to that one? It's curved, but without the big split down the middle... I'd prefer that one, but I don't want to deal with wireless keyboards, and there's no wired equivalent.

Edit: Although, the insert/page up/down group of keys is modified on the on the Wireless Laser Desktop 4000, same as on the Logitech wave... which I hate, it's like trying to use Mac keyboards where the alt keys are in the wrong place.

i can't stand anything that's wireless or without the split...

i've got the microsoft comfort curve 2000 that doesn't have the split and has a more of a "bend" in the transition from one side of the keyboard to the other..... it's useable for quicktasks.....

Oct 16, 2007, 01:00 PM	#1
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BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,247 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	I used to have a very good Saitek Eclipse with cool key lighting etc, it broke down, so I bought a 12 euro MS as plain as it can be keyboard in black colour and still using it for about 4 months now. Best keyboard I have ever had. Great key responses, great plain design, proper distances and no annoying "rest" pads or extensions or any of those "ergonimical" features. It has 10 extra keys on top over the function keys. Mail, Home, Favourites, Play/Pause, Vol Up-Down, Mute, Music, My Computer and Calculator. No drivers needed and they all work great out of the box. Wish I could say the same for other far far more expensive keyboards. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Oct 16, 2007, 01:49 PM	#5
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	Logitech Elite. I love the scroll wheel on the side... I'm going to be sad when it breaks and I have to replace it. __________________ --

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>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,107 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Logitech G15 I purchased this because it is well constructed, looks great, works great, 54 macro keys, key illumination that is not to bright and adjustable, and very large so my big hands have lots of room. You know what they say about people with large hands......

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normr DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Saitek

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RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 115 System Specs	Chicony, the simplest keyboard model with no extra buttons.

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Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 73 System Specs	I use the cheapest keyboard I could find at the time lol. I eat at my computer and drink and I never found it worth it to use a nice one in case I wreck it. It's a GE $10USD at Target __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

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jkayca2 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 379 Rep Power: 0	I use the LX700 keyb mouse combo from Logitech. Why? Because it looked cool. Also, I liked the idea that there was one receiver for both mouse and keyb and that I could plug it into my PS2 connectors. I.e. No USB. __________________ [color=Blue]PNY Verto GeFORCE 6800GT AGP 256MB DDR3 - 1 GHz Win XP Pro (SP 2) - Directx 9.0c Intel P4 2.8C GHz - Abit IS7 Mobo 2x512 + 2x1024 MB PC 3200 DDR WD 74 GB Raptor + WD 120 GB HD with 8 MB Cache Hercules Gamesurround Fortissmo 7.1 Logitech Z5500 Speaker System Leadtek WinFast TV 2000 XP Deluxe LG GSA-4160B DVD Burner Logitech LX700 Keyb, mouse combo Mitsubishi DiamondPro 2070SB 22" CRT[/color]

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CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	currently still have the Logitech mxDuo KB/mouse combo kit. although, i've replaced the mouse with the g5, and it's a MUCH better mouse. i'm also looking to replace the KB sometime soon as this wireless KB is now giving me problems from time to time. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,410 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Currently (and not impressed by), a Logitech Cordless Desk set (OEM) came with the PC. Keytop lettering loss - severe, the worst of any keyboard I've had! Mouse has iffy battery contact, and seems to be a common annoyance on this model. Favourite keyboard, a BTC with built in glidepad - love to get another full keyboard with glide, but that one also had annoying keytop fade at the end. Also "retired", a fancy keyboard with colour keytops as a fingering hint and a choice of return key sizes - liked it, apart from the tendency of the return key to stick, if only they'd put extra springs where the "dead" keys were! To go on soon: Tevion Cordless set, though I'm beginning to wonder if cordless is worth the aggravation when the battery goes out at critical moment. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

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Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Logitech G15 (the proper one not the horrid new one).

Oct 17, 2007, 01:57 AM	#22
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	I use a logitech dinovo edge because it was the nicest wireless board I could find at the time. Along with a G7 mouse it makes gaming on the big screen a lot more comfortable.

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OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,625 Rep Power: 171 System Specs	I've been using the same keyboard for about 6 years It came as part of the "Cordless Freedom Optical" package. The included mouse was shite and I've gone through about 4-5 mouse upgrades since then but the keyboard is still just as good as the day I got it thanks to regular cleaning and fresh batteries. It's been awesome for gaming and only the G15 series has got me interested in tossing this one out. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Oct 17, 2007, 08:55 AM	#28
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,247 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	In the game Winc Commander Heart of Tiger or no, perhaps, yeah, it was Price of Freedom WC IV, at one point, either the captain or Luke Skywalker used a keyboard where not one was the left and right side of the keyboard with some room in the middle like most "natural" keyboards, but also each side was deeper than the rest of the keyboard. So you didn't have to hold your hands up, they keyboard was going down, does it make any sense to you? Do you remember it? I always wanted to find a similar keyboard but I have never seen anything like it in the market. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Oct 17, 2007, 04:25 PM	#29
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	At work - comfortable, reliable, and very quiet (can't stand all the clicky noise - my own typing is annoying to me on a loud keyboard) - Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 - cheap too. A Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse (ver. 1.1A) and this keyboard sell together for 21.99 at NewEgg. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.