Comments on: Aluminum Keyboard http://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: I Purchased an Optimus Maximus keyboard ~ Chris Pirillohttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-677338 I Purchased an Optimus Maximus keyboard ~ Chris Pirillo Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:44:45 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-677338 [...] show it off at every given opportunity. Yes, I’m hoping it’ll be nicer than my aluminum keyboard. Yes, I’m hoping that it’ll last forever (but I’m not holding my breath). Yes, [...] [...] show it off at every given opportunity. Yes, I’m hoping it’ll be nicer than my aluminum keyboard. Yes, I’m hoping that it’ll last forever (but I’m not holding my breath). Yes, [...]

]]> By: Frequently Asked Questions for Video ~ Chris Pirillohttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-646547 Frequently Asked Questions for Video ~ Chris Pirillo Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:05 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-646547 [...] on his newly acquired aluminum keyboard (as recommended by fellow community member, Moonglaive). More info. Lastly, where the heck did you get that multicolored light bar above your monitors, and what does [...] [...] on his newly acquired aluminum keyboard (as recommended by fellow community member, Moonglaive). More info. Lastly, where the heck did you get that multicolored light bar above your monitors, and what does [...]

]]> By: Glenn Tiedemannhttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-510431 Glenn Tiedemann Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:53:41 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-510431 I am a 51 yr. old who learned how to type on the classic IBM Typewriter and later the IBM Selectric with its famous click key action. I recently blew the big bucks on a totally programmable keyboard with the mechanical key action I had been missing for years.Its an Avant Stellar by Creative Vision Technologies, Inc.(http://www.cvtinc.com/). At $189 it is a bit much, but as a 116 key format I have the usual F1-F12 across the top PLUS another set of 12 function keys on the left like the old mainframes had (I did say I am 51, didn't I?) Since I use some programs with special functions or macros, I can program them into the side mount F-keys.Keys can all be removed for cleaning and relocating based on your favorite layout. This sucker weighs a lot because of the solid metal base and it is wired to a USB/PS2 connector. The typing angle and the action has greatly allowed me to increase both my typing speed and accuracy.So if anyone is tired of those membrane & plastic k'boards, and you can go for the big bucks, give the Avant Stellar or Prime models a chance. You might be pleasantly surprised by it.No, I am not paid to say this!Happy 'puting all. I am a 51 yr. old who learned how to type on the classic IBM Typewriter and later the IBM Selectric with its famous click key action. I recently blew the big bucks on a totally programmable keyboard with the mechanical key action I had been missing for years.

Its an Avant Stellar by Creative Vision Technologies, Inc.(www.cvtinc.com/). At $189 it is a bit much, but as a 116 key format I have the usual F1-F12 across the top PLUS another set of 12 function keys on the left like the old mainframes had (I did say I am 51, didn’t I?) Since I use some programs with special functions or macros, I can program them into the side mount F-keys.

Keys can all be removed for cleaning and relocating based on your favorite layout. This sucker weighs a lot because of the solid metal base and it is wired to a USB/PS2 connector. The typing angle and the action has greatly allowed me to increase both my typing speed and accuracy.

So if anyone is tired of those membrane & plastic k’boards, and you can go for the big bucks, give the Avant Stellar or Prime models a chance. You might be pleasantly surprised by it.

No, I am not paid to say this!

Happy ‘puting all.

]]> By: Jochemhttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-345548 Jochem Thu, 10 May 2007 09:52:55 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-345548 Apple PowerBooks and the new Mac Book Pro have metal keyboards! They just rock! Apple PowerBooks and the new Mac Book Pro have metal keyboards! They just rock!

]]> By: stewyoumehttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-344069 stewyoume Tue, 08 May 2007 21:49:54 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-344069 Hi there, I'm stew new to surfing and the net. Hi there,

I’m stew new to surfing and the net.

]]> By: dar dobshttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-341287 dar dobs Sun, 06 May 2007 01:54:24 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-341287 Good golly,prof.Chris: 1,120,000 for aluminum+toxicity on Google! -prolonged dermal Al contact only adds to the toxic burden on Your body& as well,synergy with heavy metals increases the load exponentially...-if You disregard copious evidence from Alternative Medicine [curious,is it not, that stuff AltMed said decades ago& was derided by drug-based medicine [sic]then, is being touted by Allopaths as their new discovery today] then please go to: http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic113.htmToxicity, Aluminum Last Updated: June 20, 2006Synonyms and related keywords: hyperaluminosis, aluminum-related illness, aluminum concentration, aluminum intoxication, aluminum clearance, aluminum-related disease, dialysis osteodystrophy, dialysis encephalopathy, aluminum deposition, microcytic anemia, chromophilic cells, basophilic stippling, deferoxamine therapyAUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials Workup Treatment Medication Follow-up Miscellaneous BibliographyAuthor: Michael R Edwards, MD, Medical Director, Department of Emergency Services, Beebe Medical CenterCoauthor(s): Barbara Barnett, MD, Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of MedicineMichael R Edwards, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, and American College of Physician Executivescheers, dar d Good golly,prof.Chris:
1,120,000 for aluminum+toxicity on Google!
-prolonged dermal Al contact only adds to the toxic burden on Your body& as well,synergy with heavy metals increases the load exponentially…

-if You disregard copious evidence from Alternative Medicine
[curious,is it not, that stuff AltMed said decades ago& was derided by drug-based medicine [sic]then, is being touted by Allopaths as their new discovery today]
then please go to:
http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic113.htm

Toxicity, Aluminum
Last Updated: June 20, 2006

Synonyms and related keywords: hyperaluminosis, aluminum-related illness, aluminum concentration, aluminum intoxication, aluminum clearance, aluminum-related disease, dialysis osteodystrophy, dialysis encephalopathy, aluminum deposition, microcytic anemia, chromophilic cells, basophilic stippling, deferoxamine therapy

AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10
Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials Workup Treatment Medication Follow-up Miscellaneous Bibliography

Author: Michael R Edwards, MD, Medical Director, Department of Emergency Services, Beebe Medical Center

Coauthor(s): Barbara Barnett, MD, Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Michael R Edwards, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, and American College of Physician Executives

cheers,
dar d

]]> By: Larryhttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-341011 Larry Sat, 05 May 2007 19:01:44 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-341011 Hi Chris,Just got the Enermax KB002U in black. I purchased it based on your recommendation. Great suggestion. I am so happy.Thank you Hi Chris,

Just got the Enermax KB002U in black. I purchased it based on your recommendation. Great suggestion. I am so happy.

Thank you

]]> By: Dick Carlsonhttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-337809 Dick Carlson Wed, 02 May 2007 17:50:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-337809 On another page, it is said to "feature" the fact that it lays flat. Does that mean there's no way to tilt it into typical typing angles?My Junior High typing teacher Kay Koubsky would be very disappointed. Those manual Olivetti typewriters had a 15% slant because experts had determined that was what you needed for blazing speed. On another page, it is said to “feature” the fact that it lays flat. Does that mean there’s no way to tilt it into typical typing angles?

My Junior High typing teacher Kay Koubsky would be very disappointed. Those manual Olivetti typewriters had a 15% slant because experts had determined that was what you needed for blazing speed.

]]> By: Lisa Leehttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-337689 Lisa Lee Wed, 02 May 2007 15:05:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-337689 Chris, what happened to YouTube vids? Maybe it's just me, but I can't get these UStreams to work well for me. I loved YouTube because, even on a slow connection, it can be viewed (w/ a bit of patience on my part. haha). But this doesnt seem to load at all. :-/ Chris, what happened to YouTube vids? Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t get these UStreams to work well for me. I loved YouTube because, even on a slow connection, it can be viewed (w/ a bit of patience on my part. haha). But this doesnt seem to load at all. :-/

]]> By: Barry Kellyhttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-337519 Barry Kelly Wed, 02 May 2007 10:12:35 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-337519 You mean "complements" - it's my pet peeve, I'm extremely sorry, etc. etc. :) You mean “complements” – it’s my pet peeve, I’m extremely sorry, etc. etc. :)

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]]> By: Lockergnome - Your Top Technology Information Resource!http://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-340408 Lockergnome - Your Top Technology Information Resource! Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-340408 <!--%kramer-pre%-->Gnomedex 6.0: Jeremy Zawodny on Social MediaGnomedex 6.0: Halley Suitt on DevelopersGnomedex 6.0: Farecast and the BlogosphereOnline PublishingAgloco ProblemsWeekend ProjectsA Planet Nowhere Near MarsDownload AglocoWindows Movie Maker ProblemAluminum KeyboardTop 10 Video Player ProblemsMath TestComic Life for Windows Beta!Amazon S3 Web Services PricingThe Wow Starts Now?Dog VideoThe State of PC Tech SupportHow to Stream Your Desktop in VideoWhen is the Best time to Buy a New Computer?<!--%kramer-post%--> Gnomedex 6.0: Jeremy Zawodny on Social MediaGnomedex 6.0: Halley Suitt on DevelopersGnomedex 6.0: Farecast and the BlogosphereOnline PublishingAgloco ProblemsWeekend ProjectsA Planet Nowhere Near MarsDownload AglocoWindows Movie Maker ProblemAluminum KeyboardTop 10 Video Player ProblemsMath TestComic Life for Windows Beta!Amazon S3 Web Services PricingThe Wow Starts Now?Dog VideoThe State of PC Tech SupportHow to Stream Your Desktop in VideoWhen is the Best time to Buy a New Computer?

]]> By: Pirillovisionhttp://chris.pirillo.com/aluminum-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-461570 Pirillovision Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/02/aluminum-keyboard/#comment-461570 <!--%kramer-pre%-->ll probably either go with a wired solution, or you’ll spend a large amount of money on a wireless solution. On the other hand, you could go with a third solution: both wired and wireless, as Chris has. His wired aluminum keyboard gives him an excellent response time and allows two USB devices to be plugged into the keyboard, while his wireless mouse hives him the freedom to move the mouse around without any major cord tangles.<!--%kramer-post%--> ll probably either go with a wired solution, or you’ll spend a large amount of money on a wireless solution. On the other hand, you could go with a third solution: both wired and wireless, as Chris has. His wired aluminum keyboard gives him an excellent response time and allows two USB devices to be plugged into the keyboard, while his wireless mouse hives him the freedom to move the mouse around without any major cord tangles.

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