Comfortable Wireless Keyboard for BIG hands

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JOSHSKORN

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I have big hands, my fingers are kind of thick as well. The keyboard I'm using now isn't as comfortable as my previous keyboard, which is discontinued, otherwise I would've purchased another one.

For me, wireless is the way to go. I don't like dealing with a "rat's nest". I just don't have the patience for it. I'm a PC Gamer and wireless keyboards and mice have worked just fine for me. I realize other more serious gamers are more picky in terms of response time, but I'm not.

I'm also probably one of the only people on the planet that habitually use the keys Home, End, Page Up, Page Down and Scroll Lock. I've noticed that on newer wireless keyboards, the layout of these keys have been redesigned and there isn't even a Scroll Lock Key in some cases. I cannot get use to the new design and I cannot deal with the absence of the Scroll Lock key. I use it for gaming.

Even though I mention gaming, this really isn't a gaming question. What I'm looking for, is input on keyboards people use, particularly those with bigger hands. I cannot stand those ergonomic keyboards. I've tried them. They don't feel right. Does anyone know of any keyboard that might suit my needs? Again, the layout of Home, End, Page Up/Down is important to me.
 
you do realize that most "standard" 103/104-key keyboards will be roughly identical in key size and spacing, right? honestly (and this is coming from a big handed person), I've had no issues with the majority of desktop keyboards, excepting the "we want this to be like a laptop but for our desktop" types and some of the more artsy logitech/MS designs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201035 satisfies standard key placement requirements as well as being normal sized

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126007 nice wireless setup, although I could never justify nearly $100 for input devices

honestly, I'd just deal with the single USB connection and get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109029

the universe will not end, and we won't all die in a fiery hellstorm, purely because its not wireless, you'll save a few bucks, it won't eat batteries or be obnoxious if you forget to charge it, and its quite comfortable for ridiculous amounts of typing (the MX 3200 keyboard is as well, I just couldn't justify the price, the MX 3200's mouse is equally nice, and I'm guessing its probably the larger portion of that $79.99 pricetag, so based on that, its a bit more fair, but still, very pricey imho)
 
obobski said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823201035 satisfies standard key placement requirements as well as being normal sized

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126007 nice wireless setup, although I could never justify nearly $100 for input devices

honestly, I'd just deal with the single USB connection and get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109029

the universe will not end, and we won't all die in a fiery hellstorm, purely because its not wireless, you'll save a few bucks, it won't eat batteries or be obnoxious if you forget to charge it, and its quite comfortable for ridiculous amounts of typing (the MX 3200 keyboard is as well, I just couldn't justify the price, the MX 3200's mouse is equally nice, and I'm guessing its probably the larger portion of that $79.99 pricetag, so based on that, its a bit more fair, but still, very pricey imho)
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If the universe ended tomorrow in a firey death, I'd at least would like to go as a happy person and that's not going to happen without a decent keyboard. I'm kidding.

Anyway, with the first keyboard, I read bad reviews on it. Wireless is very important to me. Yes, I don't like dealing with a rat's nest but I would like to type from my bed, should I have to do that, and I have, before due to a medical condition. So, the last solution wouldn't work for me. It's wired. The second solution, again, the layout is changed.

I should also note that I will NEVER be a laptop user unless it's absolutely necessary. I haven't found a laptop yet where I can type comfortably. The keys are too cramped. Also, Bluetooth is out. I've been known to use a Multiboot system and upon choosing the OS, you're not in Windows, yet, thus your Bluetooth connection isn't active. I've never had much luck with Bluetooth, anyway. I also don't want to use any sort of keyboard that requires me to press certain keys to unlock others. I don't remember what it was, but I'm not talking about NUMLock or CAPSLock.
 
Have you looked at any of the curved keyboards? I use one at work and it does feel like I have more room than my desktop keyboard or laptop. Maybe it's just the look of the curve I dunno, but thought I would mention it.
 
Shane_c82 said:
Have you looked at any of the curved keyboards? I use one at work and it does feel like I have more room than my desktop keyboard or laptop. Maybe it's just the look of the curve I dunno, but thought I would mention it.
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Yes I have. Those don't appeal to me. I have a difficult time getting use to anything that's different.
 
Someone's picky, jk. I bought my dad a remote with HUGE keys and like 4 times the size of a normal remote. You need a keyboard like that lol.
 
Is your last keyboard an IBM clone?

I'm kinda picky with my keyboards as well, i always check out the keyboard sections at the mall every time i go. I must have had a dozen in the last couple of years.

I skip the ergonomic and A-type keyboards since i don't follow a normal touch typists pattern and the angled keys feel smaller. I have big hands so they reach more keys while maintaining a decent 80wpm. Those fancy layouts only slow me down.

I did find a keyboard that felt 'bigger' but it was a generic one and the rest of it was cheaply made. Must be the way the keys were shaped. I wanted to rip that thing apart and transplant the keys on a more solid keyboard. You're gonna spend 100% of your computing time with it so it's ok to be picky.
 
JOSHSKORN said:
If the universe ended tomorrow in a firey death, I'd at least would like to go as a happy person and that's not going to happen without a decent keyboard. I'm kidding.

Anyway, with the first keyboard, I read bad reviews on it. Wireless is very important to me. Yes, I don't like dealing with a rat's nest but I would like to type from my bed, should I have to do that, and I have, before due to a medical condition. So, the last solution wouldn't work for me. It's wired. The second solution, again, the layout is changed.

I should also note that I will NEVER be a laptop user unless it's absolutely necessary. I haven't found a laptop yet where I can type comfortably. The keys are too cramped. Also, Bluetooth is out. I've been known to use a Multiboot system and upon choosing the OS, you're not in Windows, yet, thus your Bluetooth connection isn't active. I've never had much luck with Bluetooth, anyway. I also don't want to use any sort of keyboard that requires me to press certain keys to unlock others. I don't remember what it was, but I'm not talking about NUMLock or CAPSLock.
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you really don't make this easy :p, lets try some more though :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109179
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109144
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109070
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109062
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126045
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126030
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823155012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823700004

to find the majority of these I went on newegg -> keyboard/input devices -> advanced search

and my criteria were:
RF Wireless
USB Interface
Standard Layout
Any Mouse
Any Color
Any Brand

I don't think there are many more options, at least that are available new today, or that aren't wired and to be quite honest, and I'm really not trying to tear you a new one here, you gotta accept some levels of change in life, or you'll probably die a very unhappy individual
 
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