Keyboards

[Jay1b]

What keyboards do u guys use?

 

I have just got a new Microsoft Natural Multimedia keyboard at work and its a thing of beauty! The keys are fantastically laid out and are very quiet to type, i have noticed a marked improved in the reduction (obiliteration) of my RSI. The multimedia keys are also very useful, although i would strongly advise anyone to reset them to something other than the default. Anyone looking for a new keyboard i would certainly recommend this one.

 

The only down side is the software on the installation CD isnt very intuitive and i have to reinsert the CD every time i want to change the key settings - but i think this is down to something other than the way its suppose to work.

[ALEX_0077]

Ive always used a standard keyboard, but i find the 'contoured' keyboards (ergonomic or somethin) to be quite comfy.

 

Something with fancy LED's and extra keys is really neat, but i find it important to also watch out for carpels (carples? carpelles??) tunnel, as typing alot can be a dangerouse sport. :p :)

[Nerseus]

I have a Microsoft Internet Pro keyboard at work - they don't make them anymore though. Has ALL the buttons (multimedia, office, etc.) plus 2 USB ports (handy for my mouse). I LOVE that keyboard. I LOVE the multimedia keys at work - play, next, prev, etc. controls WinAmp, Windows Media Player, or whatever you like.

 

At home I have a $10 cheapie from BestBuy - PC Concepts iMMT. It's very light, worked well for years. It has some multimedia functionality but without a manual and the drivers being from 1999, I don't use that functionality.

 

I also have a nice Logitech keyboard/mouse combo - both BlueTooth wireless. They work/feel great! That was the first Logitech mouse I liked.

 

As for drivers, I wish I could have used the MS 4.x driver at work since it allows remapping mouse buttons to ANY keystroke - even PER application! I loved having the middle mouse button (the wheel) be "Ctrl - -" (control dash), which was "go to previous cursor position". But alas, the 5.x drivers don't have that functionality. :(

 

-ner

[DiverDan]

I've got a similar keyboard as Nerseus but from Logitech. The USB ports are really nice and the internet and multimedia keys look techy, but are never used. I also use the Logitech MX700 cordless mouse....really nice and from an old graphics guy that's quite a compliment.