Most comfortable keyboard to TYPE on

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MoreDents

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I don't care about special features or backlit...I want nice responsive, tactile, quick typing feel

I like beefy fat "F" keys and

My school uses these and they are nice to type on
http://www.npkdesign.com/projects/HomeOffice/Dell/Dell_keyboard_1.jpg[/I

And lets not forget the classic "typist preferred" IBM Model M. It uses a spring loaded system instead of the rubber membrane found in today's keyboard to achieve a strong "clicking" feel
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I bought an actual 1984 model on eBay but it didn't work...

Any other recommendations for comfortable typing keyboards?

:)
 
Yeah the Saitek Eclipse II is great.
http://www.saitek.com/images/300dpi/keyboards/PK02_EclipseII_main_image_lit.jpg[/I
I use it without the wrist rest as I sit on a sofa and find it is everything I could want.
When on a desk it is very comfortable to use with or without the wrist rest, so use whichever option suits you best.
It has 3 height settings by using flat + 2 sets of flip up adjusters.
The wrist rest can be adjusted too.

It seems strange appraising a keyboard for being comfortable but thinking about it, I havent had any strain for over a year, about as long as I have had this keyboard <shrug>
:)
 
ah that Saitek keyboard, is one of NewEgg's bestsellers

Nenu said:
It seems strange appraising a keyboard for being comfortable but thinking about it, I havent had any strain for over a year, about as long as I have had this keyboard <shrug>
:)
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Why? How would you rather judge a keyboard by? Special features??
 
MoreDents said:
ah that Saitek keyboard, is one of NewEgg's bestsellers

Why? How would you rather judge a keyboard by? Special features??
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I hadnt even thought about how comfortable the Eclipse II is until this thread.
When using it on a sofa with my legs crossed and the keyboard resting between my knees, the edge of the keyboard is great rest on while typing.
 
Get yourself a Generic keyboard from fred meyers. I have one from them and its more comfortable than keyboards that are 5-15x the price.
 
I prefer laptop-style keyboards and of all I've tried, the Enermax Aurora was the best. Sadly, it's not available in the U.S. at the moment. That being said, I recently got a Saitek Eclipse 2 (like the one pictured above) and it's really nice. The keys feel solid and are easy to type on for hours. The backlighting options are excellent, too.
 
The original MS Natural keyboards are definitely high on my list:

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These were later replaced with all manner of cheap crap like the MS Natural Elite. The original Naturals are heavy with really good feeling keys. I have 4 original Naturals right now, 3 of which I got for free when people replaced their old keyboard with a "better" new keyboard.
 
Logitech makes some of the best-feeling keyboards I've ever used. I recommend the G11 or G15 for a more feature-packed keyboard, although their cheaper models feel pretty much the same so you could go for one of those to save a few bucks.
 
Keyboard comfort is subjective. Some people hate ergo keyboards because they have to learn how to type again. Personally, I like the ergonomic keyboards, but I can use both. Though, for programming, I stick to the standard style (at work) and use the ergos at home. The best suggestion I can give is to go to a store that has a bunch of keyboards on display and try them out for yourself.

ocellaris said:
The original MS Natural keyboards are definitely high on my list:
http://www.stonehill.org/casenotnamed/key_start.jpg

These were later replaced with all manner of cheap crap like the MS Natural Elite. The original Naturals are heavy with really good feeling keys. I have 4 original Naturals right now, 3 of which I got for free when people replaced their old keyboard with a "better" new keyboard.
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I hate the Elites with their even more screwed up key layout. I haven't seen one of the originals in a WHILE. I mostly see the MS Natural Pro, which is similar to the original, but with special function buttons across the top, above the function keys. I have several of these, but I've since found a replacement...

Rogue71 said:
i use the ms natural ergo 4000. i love split boards.
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This is my replacement. :D I also love the downward slope tilt this thing can do, but rarely use it. My only gripe with this keyboard is that its USB only. Therefore, I still employ one of my Natural Pro keyboards on my workstation with my PS2 KVM. Oh yah, and they ditched the USB hub. :(
 
Keytronic still makes some nice keyboards like the Eurotech P1 and standard (E03600Px) units. The Classic models still have the original Keytronic, rubber dome action. The keys have a varying pressure depending on the finger that is supposed to press them. They call it Ergo Technology] I like a keyboard with a fairly stiff action - helps prevent RS injuries. The Cherry compact(G84-4100PPAUS) I'm using now has a very nice action for me. Get 'em cheap on fleaBay - new ones are expensive and lack the two-tone keys.

.bh.
 
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