What the freak, is this the new standard for the backspace key?

[ManBearPig]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Qwerty.svg

I've been outta the game for a long time...is a normal sized backspace key the norm now?

Edit: i guess this is actually it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KB_United_States-NoAltGr.svg

Im having a ton of trouble finding this layout on a decent keyboard, its maddening.

 

[deadlyapp]

I refuse to buy any keyboards or laptops that have the above key arrangement. My backspace needs to be double sized and my enter take only a single row.

 

[Ns1]

I refuse to buy any keyboards or laptops that have the above key arrangement. My backspace needs to be double sized and my enter take only a single row.

agreed

 

[Wyndru]

I would have a hard time getting used to that backslash/pipe placement also.

 

[KeithTalent]

I refuse to buy any keyboards or laptops that have the above key arrangement. My backspace needs to be double sized and my enter take only a single row.

I would have a hard time getting used to that backslash/pipe placement also.

These. That placement pictured in the OP looks ridiculous.

KT

 

[ForumMaster]

at home, i have the logitech mx3000. the arrangement is alright for the most part.

the one thing that bugs me is the arrangement of the home/end/page keys.
at home i don't use linux. at work, i'm always connected to several putty sessions. without these keys, it's impossible to work.

 

[guyver01]

we need to return to the days when keyboard looked like keyboards!

or even this:

 

[MotionMan]

This is what I am using now (without the wrist rest), though the backlights are dying.

It seems to have the layout you all prefer and, when functioning properly, is good for night gaming (which is why it was originally purchased).

MotionMan

 

[Fritzo]

That's an old style keyboard. The newer keyboard layouts don't use the giant enter key.

 

[MotionMan]

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/

MotionMan

 

[Drako]

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/

MotionMan

That's a bargain at twice the price!

 

[Capt Caveman]

Not sure what the OP is talking about. Quick look at both the Microsoft and Logitech sites show the backspace key is double sized and the enter key is single row on all of their standard sized keyboards.

 

[MotionMan]

That's a bargain at twice the price!

Especially if you add the Monster Cable options.

MotionMan

 

[Imported]

I refuse to buy any keyboards or laptops that have the above key arrangement. My backspace needs to be double sized and my enter take only a single row.

This.. and normal sized F-keys. Screw those tiny ones.

 

[vshah]

msft natural keyboard elite ftw.

 

[Zenmervolt]

This is the only acceptable layout for a US Keyboard.

ZV

 

[Mike Gayner]

I easily get used to any keyboard layout after a couple of weeks of use. I don'y buy a keyboard solely on layout because it's really not as big a deal as people make out.

 

[TallBill]

This is what I am using now (without the wrist rest), though the backlights are dying.

It seems to have the layout you all prefer and, when functioning properly, is good for night gaming (which is why it was originally purchased).

MotionMan

Yikes, I can't remember the last time I actually looked at the keyboard to type something. Maybe the F-row

 

[Exterous]

These. That placement pictured in the OP looks ridiculous.

KT

:thumbsup:

I easily get used to any keyboard layout after a couple of weeks of use. I don'y buy a keyboard solely on layout because it's really not as big a deal as people make out.

Standards are nice for those of us who end up going to many different keyboards during the day. Different keyboards always eff up my typing when I have to use them

 

[Triumph]

msft natural keyboard elite ftw.

I've had this keyboard for years and years, and love it, EXCEPT that the arrow keys are horrible arranged for gaming, or well, doing anything. They're way too close together, and the down key should be between left and right.

This is the only acceptable layout for a US Keyboard.

ZV

Ah yes, the ol' clacky clack. My parents always knew how late I was on the computer because they could hear me typing in the next room. Typing on it for an hour was roughly equivalent to using one of these:

 

[WelshBloke]

I refuse to buy any keyboards or laptops that have the above key arrangement. My backspace needs to be double sized and my enter take only a single row.

Screw that!!

 

[Crono]

I posted this in the other thread, but here's a pic of what I use:

Worth every penny.

 

[bfdd]

I refuse to buy any keyboards or laptops that have the above key arrangement. My backspace needs to be double sized and my enter take only a single row.

amen

 

[SpatiallyAware]

I posted this in the other thread, but here's a pic of what I use:

Worth every penny.

+1... I've tried a bunch of keyboards, filco makes the best mechanical. I highly prefer the red switches.

 

[Raduque]

My keyboard has to have

a big backspace key,
backwards-L shaped enter key, and
/ SHIFT \

or I can't use it correctly.