Quiet Keyboards?

[QwErTyBk]

Does anyone know of a keyboard that doesn't make an excessive amount of noise when typing? How do I explain this...I guess like a laptop keyboard. It is much quieter than a conventional keyboard. You don't hear the loud pecking noise when hitting a key. The sound is somewhat muffled. I have one made by IBM, but they no longer sell it. All of the others (logitech/microsoft) that I have checked out in the stores (best buy and the like)are very loud. Does anyone have a quiet keyboard? What kind is it?

 

[andalas]

The quietest keyboard, I have ever used is IBM keyboard.
I think they still sell those.
IBM Preffered Keyboard and IBM Rapid Access III.

I don't use any quiet keyboard anymore. I prefer mechanical keyboard
that's making a lot of clicking noise.

 

[flood]

Plycon Flex keyboard
:Q theyre on sale!
/me adds to cart

 

[eLiu]

wow flood5...that's quite the hotness there

But seriously, I use a Dell QuietKey keyboard...VERY quiet...i dunno if you can get it w/o buying a dell computer tho.

Also...if you do, make sure you get the current model...that is, they have an older QuietKey model that isnt quiet at all.

-eric

 

[Oyeve]

I find the compaq KB-9963 internet KBs to be very quiet. My wife bitches about my mouse and not the KB. I could sel you one if you want, just PM me.

 

[QwErTyBk]

I have the old Dell quietkey that came with my old comp. It is soooo loud. I agree though, the IBM that I have is great. Anyone know where to get one for around $20?

 

[DurocShark]

Funny... I have a coupla old IBM PS/2 keyboards that I love... Old clickey ones.

Seriously, I was just at Fry's yesterday and they had a mini keyboard that actually IS a laptop keyboard wired for desktop use. Might wanna check into that... (Sorry, no specs. I wasn't interested in it for other than curiosity reasons.)

D

 

[andalas]

Old IBM 101 Keyboard are clicky since it's mechanical keyboard. The newer IBM keyboard use a membrane which is why it's quiet.

I prefer a mechanical one though.
I currently use Avant Stellar keyboard.
It's the best in my opinions and it has
24 programmable function key and you could
also program the rest of the key.

 

[ebin]

Here is a refurbished 104 key Quiet-Key Dell keyboard for $14.95, they also still have free shipping.

Edit: I don't know if the free shipping works with refurbished stuff

 

[QwErTyBk]

No fry's near me. (NY)

Why do you guys prefer mechanical keyboards? Just wondering...doesn't the clicking annoy the poeple around you?

BTW I found the IBM Preferred keyboard for $30 on Outpost.com...a bit pricey, but i'll keep looking.

 

[Smbu]

I have an IBM Active Response keyboard and it is pretty quiet, especially compared to my old Gateway keyboard; however, the IBM kb sounds very loud after I've been using the keyboard on my laptop for awhile. laptop keyboards are much quieter than normal keyboards.

 

[jamarno]

Those Rocketboards that were given out free last year are fairly quiet (made by Monterey), and current IBMs are actually NMBs.

84-key IBM AT click keyboards are silent when not used (enough reason to keep them).

 

[TimeKeeper]

<< ...I guess like a laptop keyboard. >>



This is what I used,SOLIDYEAR ACK-959 its size and feel exactly like the Sony's Laptop.

 

[Kartajan]

this is why many prefer mechanical keyboards:

Mechanical keyboards provide a certain amount of &quot;tactile&quot; response while typing. This is usually most noticed by touch typists and other professionals who do a lot of keyboarding. I personally like the response of a healthy CLICK while I type.

Membrane type keyboards do not provide this tactile response. (but they are far more likely to survive a cup of coffee spilled on them)

Just remember this, most keyboards are designed to last approximately 2 years. Most professional typists find that they need a replacement after about 6 months. I have been using the same P.O.S. for the last 5 years... (thus the reason that mine no longer clicks)
Edit: it clunks...