Help finding wireless keyboard with standard layout

[fleshconsumed]

I want to buy a wireless keyboard as a present, but the problem is I can't find a decent one. I just hate non-standard layout, so the layout must be as close to classic as possible, ideally as close to Ultra-X as possible.

Requirements:
1. Ideally, "ultra-x" layout
2. six-button pgup-pgdn block (no double-sized delete key)
3. no funny "fn" functionality
4. thin enter (no "L" shape)
5. multimedia keys are OK as long as they do not interfere with normal work
6. Although not crucial, but I would highly prefer keyboard with slim keys like ultrax
7. Must be RF, no IR stuff


I've done some research, but I just can't find every wireless keyboard there is. So far I've looked at the most obvious choices, but none of them are good. Logitech dinovo has double sized delete key, wireless ultrax has double sized delete key and "fn" functionality, other wireless keyboards that I looked at are even worse. The closest to ideal I've been able to find is benq x800 and x730, however I can't find a decent place to buy x800 and x730 has too much bling for my taste. Can anyone suggest a decent wireless keyboard with standard layout and slim keys?

Thanks.

 

[GeekDrew]

My Logitech keyboard that I got as part of a Cordless (Elite?) Duo, that also came with an MX700 mouse, fits your specifications.

However, I don't think that they're being manufactured any more. 🙁

 

[fleshconsumed]

I see. Better candidate than others, that is if I can find it. However one question, I see that it has some icons on the F1-12 buttons, does it have fn functionality or not? Perhaps I did not make myself clear, lots of new keyboards put funny actions like undo, redo, copy, and move on F keys, I don't want that, I want F1 when I press F1, F2 when I press F2, not undo or move.

 

[Zepper]

If there are alternate mappings for the Fx keys then that is set in the kbd driver - it should default to the standard mapping for the Fx keys. The LiteOn/Silitek are among the few with the OTK (One True Keyboard) layout - I also see close to OTK on some Logitechs and 1 Zippy (but has the big L return key). But I doubt you're going to find cordless AND OTK AND notebook type keys.

.bh.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
I see. Better candidate than others, that is if I can find it. However one question, I see that it has some icons on the F1-12 buttons, does it have fn functionality or not? Perhaps I did not make myself clear, lots of new keyboards put funny actions like undo, redo, copy, and move on F keys, I don't want that, I want F1 when I press F1, F2 when I press F2, not undo or move.

There's a button on top to toggle between regular F# action and the special functions. I have mine on F# all the time.

I couldn't find the keyboard on its own at justdeals, but they have them for $24 with a mouse refurb.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

Logitech Lx300 wireless setup would work. The F keys do have enhanced functionality, but they are set to standard functions when you boot up, and they're easily switched off. Mine works great, I even play cs with it.

 

[fleshconsumed]

lx300 has non standard layout. Double sized delete and no insert in a standard place. Unfortunately it's a no go...