look at your keyboard: are there any letters wearing off?

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episodic

Lifer
Feb 7, 2004
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Yes all of my home keys are almost bare. . .

I've used the same keyboard for 6 years though . . .
 

Excelsior

Lifer
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Some are fading more than others...ASDF, L, BVCV, Enter, the arrows, left ctrl and left shift.
 

1sikbITCH

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I've been playing FPS's since Quake, and on every single keyboard I've ever had at home, A W D faded. On my pc at work, the letters never wear off.
 

Darien

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Feb 27, 2002
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None of my keys look worn off.

MS natural multimedia keyboard. Had it for about 2 years now.
 

RaDragon

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May 23, 2000
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Originally posted by: ming2020
Sheesh. They don't make keyboards like they used to anymore... :(

Absolutely! I'm still searching for that perfect, old skool keyboard that give you a crisp sound when you hit the keys. Now, most keyboards are spongy :(
 

Zenmervolt

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Oct 22, 2000
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IBM Model M from 1991. The letters on these things just don't wear off. I've never seen one with the letters wearing off.

ZV
 

lokiju

Lifer
May 29, 2003
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Nope, bought the Logitech MX DUO about 2 years ago now and I've never once replaced the batteries in my keyboard either, I'm very surprised that they've lasted this long considering how much I use it.
 

BespinReactorShaft

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Originally posted by: RaDragon
Originally posted by: ming2020
Sheesh. They don't make keyboards like they used to anymore... :(

Absolutely! I'm still searching for that perfect, old skool keyboard that give you a crisp sound when you hit the keys. Now, most keyboards are spongy :(

Funny, I actually like the spongy, quiet keyboards better. I still regret selling off that superbly spongy Honeywell many years ago... :(
 

winr

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Feb 17, 2001
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Left and right buttons are faded.

BTC keyboard.

I have them set up for gaming, strafe left, strafe right.


:)
 

Excelsior

Lifer
May 30, 2002
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Originally posted by: ming2020
Originally posted by: RaDragon
Originally posted by: ming2020
Sheesh. They don't make keyboards like they used to anymore... :(

Absolutely! I'm still searching for that perfect, old skool keyboard that give you a crisp sound when you hit the keys. Now, most keyboards are spongy :(

Funny, I actually like the spongy, quiet keyboards better. I still regret selling off that superbly spongy Honeywell many years ago... :(

Boooo..I need the click. These IBM Active Response keyboards aren't bad at all. I've been using the same one..for 3+ years now, don't intend on getting a new one for a long time.
 

macwinlin

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Apr 11, 2002
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The 2 key on the keypad of this Memorex keyboard I'm using is a little worn, but that's it.
 

OffTopic1

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Feb 12, 2004
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Every key are still in perfect order, and there is no sign of wear. However, it is a Digital keyboard that came off my old 386.
 

ProviaFan

Lifer
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Originally posted by: rasholianmon
The k, c, f, and u letters are a bit faded, yeah....
Huh, mine too... :confused:

The h, t, i, and s are also starting to show a bit of wear. ;)