When was the last time you chaged your keyboard?

[Allio]

I'm STILL using a weird old natural one with an AT connector - I predate PS2! I have numerous other ones lying around, but after using a natural keyboard for so long, I just can't stand a normal sized keyboard. My wrists get sore because it feels so cramped

Do you others who use natural keyboards feel the same way? I get made fun of at lans because of it

 

[petery83]

2 months ago when I went from a BTC keyboard to my MX cordless duo

 

[Allio]

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
Why do some people still use mouses with balls?

Because both of my opticals have recently died, and you simply cannot kill a ball mouse

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: Allio
Do you others who use natural keyboards feel the same way?

Pretty much. My wrists don't hurt, but I can't type as fast on a regular keyboard as I can on a ergonomic one.

 

[Pilsnerpete]

The only reason I don't like M$ naturals is the placement of the "6". The way I learned, your right index finger is supposed to hit it. M$ decided to play with my emotions so I decided to play with their income. Some company I'd never heard of called Orteck makes a natural kb for ~$15. The 6 is right where it should be.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: Allio

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
Why do some people still use mouses with balls?

Because both of my opticals have recently died, and you simply cannot kill a ball mouse

Cool ... A logical answer ) (doube chins cause Im fat)

 

[MillionaireNextDoor]

Usually about every two years. I just buy them at Best Buy with the replacement plan, cause chances are, they will break within 2 years.

-MiND

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

I got a new keyboard/mouse about a year ago, but I recently switched back to an old board/mouse. The new ones don't fit into my KVM switch. There's not enough space for the size of the damn connectors.

 

[apac]

I've had this keytronic standard kb for over a year and it's still running great. Definitely the best kb I've ever owned too, it's firm and makes a clicky-type noise that's so much better than the new "soft touch" kbs on the market.

 

[TimothyX]

congrats on the new job.......i havent changed my keyboard since i built my first comp........about 3 years..................

 

[DeRusto]

my keyboard is from November 3, 1993 :Q

 

[JoeKing]

about 3 years. My black IBM keyboard rocks, but is finally starting to break down. After numerous spilled drinks on it I'm suprised how long its lasted. Probably gonna pickup a Duo MX next. Played so many hours of CS and BF1942 on this keyboard the WASD keys are starting to fade , sad to see it go.

 

[eplebnista]

When was the last time you chaged your keyboard?

~6 years

 

[bandana163]

Mine is 8.5 years old. Made in Thailand.

 

[mchammer187]

in september picked up a dell usb keyboard for $15 it is very nice
much better than the old one

 

[Uppsala9496]

Still have my Dell Quietkey from 1996.

 

[dman]

Basically when I went from XT to AT technology. I've been using the same IBM PS/2 Keyboard for a long time (I might have changed it once or twice between systems, but simply because I have a few and when I pack them I don't mark them). It still works quite well.

 

[Cerb]

I've never pruchased a new keyboard. Always used.
Model M > Quiet Key > *.

 

[skace]

I have a real IBM mechanical keyboard. It is in the same condition it was when I first bought it... 6 years ago?

 

[jjones]

Just replaced mine 2 months ago. Bought a cheepo $6.00 keyboard to replace another cheepo keyboard that I've had for about 5 years. I like the cheepo plain jane keyboards.

 

[Amused]

I just replaced all my keyboards with wired and wireless Logitech Elite and MX Duo keyboards a few months ago.

I like them, but I kinda miss my old Dell Quiet Key. I had that one for nearly 7 years. Took it apart three times over the years to clean it, and it still works great. It serves as the keyboard for my DVD changer now.

 

[StageLeft]

A couple of years. I was into the wireless thing for a while and realized that I never move my keyboard or mouse anyway. I'll buy another cheapy when this one dies.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I just got a new Microsoft Natural here at work.... I've got a bunch of Dell branded keybaords at home that I could swap out at any moment, but I like my Microsoft Natural at home too. I just don't need it....I'm running Linux. All those extra buttons are useless unless I dock my laptop or fix my Win2k box.

 

[EngenZerO]

three years ago.

i got rid of my ms natural and switched back to the $20 black IBM keyboard from compusa.

 

[Dufman]

just a few days ago actually. I went to the natural keyboard. Its a bit big for my liking, but you cant beat the comfort.