best keyboard for typing?

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filibusterman

filibusterman

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What is everyone's thoughts on the best keyboard for typing. I know everyone has different preferences but I have used a couple logitech wireless keyboards mx duo and the keys seem to be sticky and not to press down very easily. This is fine for typing slowly but when I try to speed it up it seems like it hinders my typing so I leave to guide me to a good typing keyboard. For reference I think laptop keyboards are pretty easy to type on compared to the one I am using now. but then again not all laptop keyboards are the same either..
 
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oynaz

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Hmm, are there any keyboards around which are NOT for typing ;-)

If you do not like Logitech's keyboards, go to your local hardware pusher and try out a few.
 
Ricemarine

Ricemarine

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Logitech UltraX...

Otherwise, if you got small fingers and really want to get speed... the old imac keyboards...
 
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Popjack

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In my opinion, there's no better reasonably-priced keyboard than the Saitek Eclipse II. Illuminated keys are a plus, but the core functionality is excellent.
 
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dawza

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Nothing beats the good ol' IBM Model M for typing. I hated normal membrane keyboards, and though laptop-style (scissor switch) were great until I got my hands on a Model M.

You can pick them up for ~$30 in lightly used condition from various sources. They are perfect for touch typing so long as quiet operation is not a requirement. There are also many of the older Dell keyboards for sale on eBay (#AT-101) that use an Alps keyswitch which, while not buckling spring, does offer nice tactile response with a lower noise level. Clickykeyboards.com has the AT-101s for sale for $30 + shipping brand new, or you can eBay a used model for $20 or so shipped.
 
BurnItDwn

BurnItDwn

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The "Das II" is by far the greatest keyboard I have ever typed on. It doesn't have all that annoying print on it, so it's much easier to transition between Dvorak & Qwerty.
I have one on my main PC at home.

Otherwise, I use a Model M on all my other boxes at home, as well as at work. Model M's work great, and they can take a good amount of abuse.
 
Imyourzero

Imyourzero

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Originally posted by: Popjack
In my opinion, there's no better reasonably-priced keyboard than the Saitek Eclipse II. Illuminated keys are a plus, but the core functionality is excellent.
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Agreed. I have the original Eclipse and I love the key feel.

The Ultra-X is probably worth looking into if you like a laptop-style keyboard, and the old IBM keyboards that dawza mentioned are built extremely well but I prefer a quiet keyboard over the loud "clicky" ones. Some people just prefer the tactile feel of those, though.
 
BurnItDwn

BurnItDwn

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Originally posted by: Imyourzero
Originally posted by: Popjack
In my opinion, there's no better reasonably-priced keyboard than the Saitek Eclipse II. Illuminated keys are a plus, but the core functionality is excellent.
Click to expand...

Agreed. I have the original Eclipse and I love the key feel.

The Ultra-X is probably worth looking into if you like a laptop-style keyboard, and the old IBM keyboards that dawza mentioned are built extremely well but I prefer a quiet keyboard over the loud "clicky" ones. Some people just prefer the tactile feel of those, though.
Click to expand...

Yes ..... they do tend to be quite loud. So that should be mentioned. :)
 
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Binky

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Clicky keys like on the old IBM model M are the best. NMB used to make a pretty decent Model M clone. Not sure if they still make them. It looks like the Das II is also an IBM M clone.
 
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