Comments on: Looking for a new Computer Keyboard http://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:57:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jakehttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-628319 Jake Wed, 14 May 2008 14:12:13 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-628319 I realize that I'm a bit late to the party and that others have already mentioned the Customizer/Model M, but I'll chime in with a long and <a href="http://jseliger.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/product-review-unicomp-customizer-keyboard/" rel="nofollow">positive review</a>. It's an acquired taste, as not everyone likes the noise or sensation, but I'd never go back to a regular OEM keyboard. At $70, it's also less expensive than some of the keyboards you are (were?) considering. I realize that I’m a bit late to the party and that others have already mentioned the Customizer/Model M, but I’ll chime in with a long and positive review. It’s an acquired taste, as not everyone likes the noise or sensation, but I’d never go back to a regular OEM keyboard. At $70, it’s also less expensive than some of the keyboards you are (were?) considering.

]]> By: Business Educationhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-374316 Business Education Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:29:26 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-374316 Ha? you don't like the split “natural” keyboards? I like it so much. I can type very fast with it.anyway, I also want to buy a new keyboard right now. Some of the letter in my keyboard already gone. So I type in here by feeling. lol.Hey, tell me why you considered going wireless?- Ruri Ha? you don’t like the split “natural” keyboards? I like it so much. I can type very fast with it.

anyway, I also want to buy a new keyboard right now. Some of the letter in my keyboard already gone. So I type in here by feeling. lol.

Hey, tell me why you considered going wireless?

- Ruri

]]> By: Peterhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-308759 Peter Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:13:01 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-308759 Hi. I got a nice rock solid Cherry keyboard about 15 years ago, no fancy pain in the butt F lock key, just nice keys that work and still work after being taken to bits and drowned in isopropyl alcohol, the foam keyboard cleaner I used is conductive (great idea...not) so I had to flush it all out as it shorted all the keys out. But it's still working.So if you find a good one stick to it. Hi. I got a nice rock solid Cherry keyboard about 15 years ago, no fancy pain in the butt F lock key, just nice keys that work and still work after being taken to bits and drowned in isopropyl alcohol, the foam keyboard cleaner I used is conductive (great idea…not) so I had to flush it all out as it shorted all the keys out. But it’s still working.

So if you find a good one stick to it.

]]> By: Donaldhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-305151 Donald Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:22:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-305151 Nice keyboard, does it come in Dvorák? Nice keyboard, does it come in Dvorák?

]]> By: Aryeh Goretskyhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-302335 Aryeh Goretsky Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:41:06 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-302335 Hello,I have been using a Creative Vision Technologies' Avant Stellar keyboard for quite some time and am very happy with it. It is PS/2 only and has function keys both above they alphanumeric characters (PC/AT style) and to the left of them (PC/XT style). I find that very convenient.Regards,Aryeh Goretsky Hello,

I have been using a Creative Vision Technologies’ Avant Stellar keyboard for quite some time and am very happy with it. It is PS/2 only and has function keys both above they alphanumeric characters (PC/AT style) and to the left of them (PC/XT style). I find that very convenient.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

]]> By: Rob Gibsonhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-301972 Rob Gibson Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:47:56 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-301972 I have to agree with Mike in an earlier post. The classic "Model M" keyboards (buckling spring) have the absolutely best typing feel on the planet.I bought two in the last 6 months. I have an IBM "Model M" for use at work, and I have a brand new Unicomp keyboard for home. The folks at Unicomp took over IBM's keyboard business when Lexmark decided they were no longer interested.You can pick up any of a number of keyboards on eBay. Check www.pckeyboard.com for information on new keyboards and www.clickykeyboards.com on information regarding the older IBM, Lexmark, and Unicomp models. I have to agree with Mike in an earlier post. The classic “Model M” keyboards (buckling spring) have the absolutely best typing feel on the planet.

I bought two in the last 6 months. I have an IBM “Model M” for use at work, and I have a brand new Unicomp keyboard for home. The folks at Unicomp took over IBM’s keyboard business when Lexmark decided they were no longer interested.

You can pick up any of a number of keyboards on eBay. Check http://www.pckeyboard.com for information on new keyboards and http://www.clickykeyboards.com on information regarding the older IBM, Lexmark, and Unicomp models.

]]> By: Oliver Kohlhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300936 Oliver Kohl Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:52:44 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300936 Sorry, all wrong.I'm using the good ole IBM server keyboards (http://www.dansdata.com/ibmkeyboard.htm) for about ten years now and they are still unreached with their special click. Unicomp licensed the tech and is selling them even with Windows keys http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/en104bl.html (but who need that?). You can get the original one fairly cheap on ebay. Sorry, all wrong.

I’m using the good ole IBM server keyboards (http://www.dansdata.com/ibmkeyboard.htm) for about ten years now and they are still unreached with their special click. Unicomp licensed the tech and is selling them even with Windows keys http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/en104bl.html (but who need that?). You can get the original one fairly cheap on ebay.

]]> By: Eitran edward Wugalterhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300300 Eitran edward Wugalter Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:27:10 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300300 I love my Saitek Eclipse keyboard. It's beautifully backlit so I can compute in the dark, the keys have wonderful feel when you type, it's got volume control and backlight luminance control right on the keyboard. I bought one for my wife and she loves it too. I love my Saitek Eclipse keyboard. It’s beautifully backlit so I can compute in the dark, the keys have wonderful feel when you type, it’s got volume control and backlight luminance control right on the keyboard. I bought one for my wife and she loves it too.

]]> By: Kossohttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300239 Kosso Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:22:47 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300239 I take that back. It (the diNovo Edge) does not have a full backlight for the keyboard. Just some lights behind some of the button labels. hmmmm. boo. I take that back. It (the diNovo Edge) does not have a full backlight for the keyboard. Just some lights behind some of the button labels. hmmmm. boo.

]]> By: Kossohttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300236 Kosso Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:18:16 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300236 Ahhh..... the diNovo 'EGDE' WITH backlight.. yessssss!! Time to upgrade my 2ndGen diNovo now. mmmmm.. want want wantThe first generation had the bluetooth hub in the mouse dock./charger, now its a usb bluetooth dongle - but this also acts as the bluetooth hub for other stuff too - audio etc. But I have found that while using bluetooth audio, it can affect the performance of the mouse. Ahhh….. the diNovo ‘EGDE’ WITH backlight.. yessssss!! Time to upgrade my 2ndGen diNovo now. mmmmm.. want want want

The first generation had the bluetooth hub in the mouse dock./charger, now its a usb bluetooth dongle – but this also acts as the bluetooth hub for other stuff too – audio etc. But I have found that while using bluetooth audio, it can affect the performance of the mouse.

]]> By: Kossohttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300234 Kosso Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:14:20 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300234 Logitech diNovo. Expensive, but worth it - though I wish it had a backlight. Logitech diNovo. Expensive, but worth it – though I wish it had a backlight.

]]> By: Robert McLawshttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300127 Robert McLaws Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:15:53 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-300127 Chris, you HAVE to wait for the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 8000. I've never lusted after a keyboard before, but this is a must-have.http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=080 Chris, you HAVE to wait for the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 8000. I’ve never lusted after a keyboard before, but this is a must-have.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=080

]]> By: Jenhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-299782 Jen Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:15:11 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-299782 Logitech G15, I wouldn't use anything else~ Logitech G15, I wouldn’t use anything else~

]]> By: Matt Hartleyhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-299772 Matt Hartley Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:00:02 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-299772 Best keyboard I have ever owned (and I have spent some pretty coin on keyboards, mind you) would be coming from this vendor:http://www.i-rocksusa.com/products/keyboards.htmlAnd yes, they are simple, comfortable, textile feedback is outstanding and I am in LOVE with this one. I will never use anything else. http://www.i-rocksusa.com/products/ir6810.html Best keyboard I have ever owned (and I have spent some pretty coin on keyboards, mind you) would be coming from this vendor:

http://www.i-rocksusa.com/products/keyboards.html

And yes, they are simple, comfortable, textile feedback is outstanding and I am in LOVE with this one. I will never use anything else.
http://www.i-rocksusa.com/products/ir6810.html

]]> By: Kevin C. Tofelhttp://chris.pirillo.com/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-299741 Kevin C. Tofel Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:14:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/04/11/looking-for-a-new-computer-keyboard/#comment-299741 I'm a Tablet / UMPC guy, so I have to ask....what's a keyboard? ;) OK, I did the compromise because I don't like the split ergo 'boards, but I figure I've got a good 30 years of blogging in me yet, so I'm trying to avoid killing my wrists. I opted for a package that included the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard and MS Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. I think the combo was around $75 on sale. The mouse is great and has extra buttons plus a scroll wheel. The keyboard has a slight curve to the keys (hence the above referenced ergo compromise bit) but isn't a split keyboard. It has a nice Zoom lever that works well, plus dedicated buttons for common tasks. In fact, there are 21 buttons that I would call "extras". About 6 are geared for the web/favorites, 4 are for media playback and control, 3 for volume. Heck, even CALCULATOR gets it's own li'l button! Good luck...and when you're ready for some real fun, try a Vista Tablet or UMPC. :) I’m a Tablet / UMPC guy, so I have to ask….what’s a keyboard? ;) OK, I did the compromise because I don’t like the split ergo ‘boards, but I figure I’ve got a good 30 years of blogging in me yet, so I’m trying to avoid killing my wrists. I opted for a package that included the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard and MS Wireless Laser Mouse 6000. I think the combo was around $75 on sale. The mouse is great and has extra buttons plus a scroll wheel. The keyboard has a slight curve to the keys (hence the above referenced ergo compromise bit) but isn’t a split keyboard. It has a nice Zoom lever that works well, plus dedicated buttons for common tasks. In fact, there are 21 buttons that I would call “extras”. About 6 are geared for the web/favorites, 4 are for media playback and control, 3 for volume. Heck, even CALCULATOR gets it’s own li’l button! Good luck…and when you’re ready for some real fun, try a Vista Tablet or UMPC. :)

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