[poconopundit]

FRiends.  A story off the political path that I hope you'll find interesting.  It's about a device many of us spend several hours of the day using.  Cheers.

[Navy Patriot]

Thanks Pocono, I’ll check it out!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I will have to check this out.

One question, does it have a key pad and what side is it on?

I do a lot of number entry with the keypad.

[Jeff Chandler]

Very nice. For myself, though, I prefer the Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800:

Brightly backlit keys with illuminated characters for easy typing, even in the dark
PerfectStroke key system makes every keystroke more comfortable, fluid and quiet
No batteries needed: recharge quickly with the included universal micro-USB cable
Powerful 2.4 GHz wireless connection with one tiny Unifying receiver that stays in your computer
Works with Windows-based PCs, including Windows 10 or later
Easily pair with other Logitech devices through a single Unifying USB receiver. Look for orange "unifying" icon for compatible devices

[jonrick46]

You wrote about the easy ability to clean the keyboard. What about the ability to clean up the crumbs from pastry or the spills from coffee? Is there access to the keyboard to clean up an occasional mess?

[PIF]

He paid $85 but Amazon sells the Corsair STRAFE Cherry MX Red Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $82.

Realy expensive is the Corsair Gaming K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Mechanical Keyboard, Backlit RGB LED, Cherry MX Speed RGB for only $170

[PAR35]

And when some of the key faces get worn so I can no longer read them, I buy the exact same keyboard off EBay.

I would suggest some typing courses. I haven't had to look at my keyboard for routine typing in decades. "F" and "J" should have a barely raised ridge at the bottom so you can find your home keys.

[TomGuy]

About 10 years ago, I washed my standard keyboard because of some sticky keys. It never did work right afterward.

I went to Walmart and bought a $10 Micro Innovations. It had the soft click I like. It has lasted through 2 previous desktop computers and has been attached to my current desktop for about 4 years now.

I don’t think they even make this model any more.

Previously, with my Win98 desktop, I had a keyboard with a trackball. When I went to XP, the keyboard worked but the trackball would not. They didn’t make a trackball driver for that model for the XP.

I prefer a trackball to a mouse, so I bought a Kensington Trackball years ago for $25. It still works great.

[aimhigh]

I’m waiting for a keyboard where the keys are designated by LED on the top of each key. That would make it able to switch between various languages and game controls.

[aimhigh]

I’m waiting for a keyboard where the keys are designated by LED on the top of each key. That would make it able to switch between various languages and game controls.

[Señor Zorro]

I use the same model of Corsair for work (I am a programmer) and find it more than worth the price of admission. I have come to the realization that most office-style hardware is mostly about keeping costs down (even when you’re past pure GI hardware). Gaming hardware, on the other hand, tends to sacrifice pricepoint in favor of hardware that is precise and comfortable to use for long periods.

Ironically, it seems like more office workers really ought to consider switching to gaming hardware.

[Fresh Wind]

I will never again willingly use a straight keyboard. I am typing this on one of these: