High Quality Keyboard Hunt

Washuu · Feb 24, 2006

I have been desperately trying to find a keyboard that is high quality, I have been a fan of logitech keyboard, but I want something that is much more sturdy than the average keyboard, and doesn't rely on plastic for the keys to pop back up. Like an industrial strength built keyboard, like how older computer's keyboards were made.

Does anyone know where I could find and purchase a standard wired high quality keyboard?

linjy2 · Feb 24, 2006

http://www.daskeyboard.com/

Washuu · Feb 24, 2006

thanks, that's a start, little pricey, but not out of the picture!

linjy2 · Feb 24, 2006

logitech g15?
saitek eclipse?
but these are in your term to plasticy?

both are also pricey.

zutme · Feb 24, 2006

ibm model m.
Go to Goodwill they have em for like $3 and they can be used as a lethal weapon in a pinch.
btw the das keyboard looks like a total rip off of a model m with a paint job. Also if you like the fact that there are no letters on the keys you can easily do it with a model m like i did. Just pop off all the key caps and there you have it.

Washuu · Feb 25, 2006

Now I got a name to look for!

Dont care about whats on the keys, so I think that ibm keyboard might be best... just checked ebay and their is a ton up for sale.

::: Be the perfect keyboard, except it doesnt have media player controls ( volume, foward, pause, play )... is there any way around that? like registry macros or something?

blankwire · Feb 25, 2006

Washuu said:
Now I got a name to look for!

Dont care about whats on the keys, so I think that ibm keyboard might be best... just checked ebay and their is a ton up for sale.

::: Be the perfect keyboard, except it doesnt have media player controls ( volume, foward, pause, play )... is there any way around that? like registry macros or something?

Most media players already have specific that control the music playback. Ever press the spacebar or the forward and back arrow keys in iTunes? Or 'C' in Winamp?

Volume on the other hand is tricky. I'm sure there is a way to impliment that though.

gud4u · Feb 25, 2006

Great selection of classic IBM-emulation keyboards here: http://store.yahoo.com/pckeyboards/keyboards.html

Hope this helps!

Polarhound · Feb 25, 2006

What I really want is a 104 key with XT-style function key placement..

linjy2 · Feb 25, 2006

gud4u said:
Great selection of classic IBM-emulation keyboards here: http://store.yahoo.com/pckeyboards/keyboards.html

Hope this helps!

thats crazy expensive...but i guess there is a market for the old style keyboards.

i still have 2 of the clicky types keyboards but dont use them on my main rig.

deadman_uk · Feb 25, 2006

I was in the same situation as you a few months ago so I posted on here and most people recommended me the saitek eclipse. I now have a saitek eclipse and love it.

http://barrys-rigs-n-reviews.com/reviews/2005/hardware/eclipsekb/eclipsekb_1.htm

hokatichenci · Feb 25, 2006

A friend of mine has a relative that worked at a keyboard company that made some badass keyboards. I'm not sure how their standard keyboards are but their POS ones are amazing.

http://www.ksikeyboards.com/

GeForceX · Feb 25, 2006

Very cool. A potential for gaming.

-J.

Christopher · Feb 25, 2006

I'm not sure if your into "split" keyboards or not, but I've got a couple of these keyboards and they are fantastic:

http://www.ergo-2000.com/ergo2000/showdetl.cfm?&DID=78&Product_ID=624&CATID=36

Solid metal construction, spring keys instead of a membrane, split so there is less wrist stress for long periods of typing, large easy to press keys, nice tachtile feedback.

3Tripnip · Feb 25, 2006

http://www.deckkeyboards.com/

I used one of the 82-key models, but I'm hoping to upgrade to the 105 key soon. Hope this helps!

-Ben

advanced101101 · Feb 25, 2006

ive been using a split keyboard for almost 8 years now, i would never go back to a reg keyboard...NEVER!

Washuu · Mar 1, 2006

Well, I got a keyboard from http://www.ksikeyboards.com/, should ship to my house early next week, looked like the best option at the best price. I hope it is what I think it is!

Foxcow · Mar 2, 2006

Zippy Aluminum keyboards are pretty nice. I got mine about 2 years ago and love the thing.

TechLarry · Mar 2, 2006

http://www.pckeyboard.com/

-Larry

Arkham · Mar 2, 2006

linjy2 said:
http://www.daskeyboard.com/

That...is...just.......I...I...I must have that.

It's black. Totally black. Light just falls into it.

infecto · Mar 2, 2006

Keytronics man!

http://www.keytronic.com/home/keyboards/keyboards.html

I have the E3601 and for $20 it has lasted me for over I think it has been 3 or 4 years now. They are some of the best keyboards I have ever owned.

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