What the heck keyboard do i want

[skeedo]

Well I've broken yet another keyboard...this one is an MS Natural Multimedia.

I really like it except for the stupid F-lock key, you have to switch it on and off to make certain keys work and it annoys me.

Does this keyboard exist but with out the F-lock, i can't seem to find it.

Or perhaps another keyboard that is natural and has volume controls?

 

[Sqube]

I was about to suggest the Logitech Elite Keyboard until I saw that you have one of those funky ones that split it in half and whatnot, so sorry. Got nothin.

Do you really see/feel a noticeable difference using those?

 

[John]

F Lock Key Eliminator

I use it on my MS Internet Keyboard and it works like a champ.

 

[ribbon13]

Buckling spring for me

Most durable keyboards made. I've had an IBM Model M for 14 years now. Great piece of hardware.
http://www.pckeyboard.com/customizer.html

 

[Zepper]

"You will Pay me to tell you what you want!" Rev. J.R. "Bob" Dobbs

.bh.

:moon:

 

[skeedo]

Thanks ribbon u kickass

 

[bassoprofundo]

I second Ribbon13's comments. I have 2 black Model Ms (they're purty...) that I use daily, and 5-6 good ol' beige ones held back in reserve. You absolutely can't beat the tactile feedback on these, and they're practically indestructible.

 

[alexandernevsky]

I agree those old "style" keyboards have the best feedback for typing. However, I still prefer my MS natural "split" - It just eliminated those red painful palms I used to always get. Also I think the split shape really adds to the typing experience and makes it fun (yes fun) to write stuff - after 5 minutes of getting used to it. man, I wish theyd catch on and make a natural style ergonomic split keyboard with the "underbelly" or "guts" of those IBM classic boards.

 

[bassoprofundo]

I agree Alex. I do like the split of the MS keyboards. It'd just be too dang expensive of a keyboard to make for it to be profitable for someone... Ah... One can dream, though.

 

[glorygunk]

how exactly are you breaking keyboards? i've never broken one and cannot imagine it would happen unless you like pounding on the keys.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: glorygunk
how exactly are you breaking keyboards? i've never broken one and cannot imagine it would happen unless you like pounding on the keys.

HULK SMASH!!!!