Looking for desktop keyboard similar to notebook keyboard

Gaunt

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Does anyone know of a desktop keyboard that's similar in feel and response to a laptop keyboard? I don't mind if the keyboard doesn't have a full selection of keys, but it would be nice.

Logitech makes a playstation 2 keyboard that's USB that looks like it would probably be what I'm looking for, but even though they say the keyboard is USB, nothing I can find online indicates that it will work with a PC.

Any ideas?

Edit:
Just found a similar thread. This keyboard (newegg.com) might be what I was looking for. Anybody have any experience with it?
 

Captain4

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Haven't tried the Logitech, but this keyboard from ViewSonic might fit the bill. It seems to have shallower keys like a laptop keyboard.
 

RalfHutter

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You need the PSK5000. It's got the exact same short key stroke, light pressure and positive stop as a laptop keyboard. The keyboard is also a standard layout keyboard with all the keys in the right place.

I looked for a decent laptop-style keyboard for years (and tried lots of them, including the Viewsonic 201 mentioned above) and when I found the PSK5000 my search was over. I love this keyboard so much that I bought 2 more as spares in case this one ever wears out.
 

Gaunt

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Thanks for the suggestions.

The keyboard was actually for my brother. He picked up the ViewSonic Slim USB, and seems to be liking it quite a bit. I may have a look into the PSK5000 as it looks to be quite nice.
 

RalfHutter

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Originally posted by: beatle
There's also the Logitech Ultra-X @ newegg. It also has a proper layout. I wish the PSK5000 had more pictures!

Search for the "Macally Ice" keyboard. It's the same as the PSK5000 but it doesn't have the Windows key ( duh :) ) and it's all white. There's usually good pictures of this keyboard around but there's hardly any of the PSK5000.

Here's the official Macally Ice page to start.