Keyboard recommendations?

Post by **deject** » September 18th, 2006, 22:35

Do any of you people have keyboard recommendations? I'd like to replace my mouse + keyboard since they're getting old and they're wireless. The mouse does some weird things somewhat frequently, and the keyboard sometimes just goes to shit, although it is pretty rare.

I'm probably looking at getting either a Logitech G3 or G5 but as for the keyboard I really don't know what to get. It can't be very wide though, because I need to fit my mouse on the same space, and it isn't very huge.

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » September 18th, 2006, 22:45

I know this probably doesn't fit your requirements, but I have two friends with Zboards and they just love them to death. The whole keyset thing is pretty neat, but I'm not about to plunk that kind of cash down for a keyboard.

Post by **ProfHawking** » September 18th, 2006, 22:48

logitech UltraX and logitech G5/7

logitech
logitech
logitech

or

logitech

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » September 18th, 2006, 22:54

ProfHawking wrote:logitech UltraX

this man speak truth, not a small keyboard, but not stupidly large, does what it needs to and nothing more.

Post by **deject** » September 18th, 2006, 23:34

Dr. kitteny berk wrote:
this man speak truth, not a small keyboard, but not stupidly large, does what it needs to and nothing more.

I can't seem to find one at my usual stores. Got a link for it? google doesn't count.

Post by **ProfHawking** » September 18th, 2006, 23:38

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6823126135

thats a ps2 version, but there is also usb.

fucking bargain!

Post by **deject** » September 18th, 2006, 23:45

right, I'm fucking blind. also, I forgot to mention I really really want multimedia control keys because I've gotten used to them, and while I could live without them I'd rather not.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » September 18th, 2006, 23:49

deject wrote:right, I'm fucking blind. also, I forgot to mention I really really want multimedia control keys because I've gotten used to them, and while I could live without them I'd rather not.

the ultrax has basic useless keys, 6 of them.

Post by **deject** » September 18th, 2006, 23:58

Dr. kitteny berk wrote:
the ultrax has basic useless keys, 6 of them.

oh, well then I might take a closer look. I think I can see them now, but the not big enough pic doesn't help.

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » September 19th, 2006, 0:03

AVOID Z-Board!

They are really not worth it. I have one with a few game key-sets. Completely pointless. Some people might find purpose with them if they play a particular game more than any other, but if you swap and change your games, the pissing about with key-sets and downloading the pre-sets is a royal pain in the arse.

Just buy a simple Logitech and enjoy

Seriously; don't buy a Z-Board.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » September 19th, 2006, 0:09

deject wrote:oh, well then I might take a closer look. I think I can see them now, but the not big enough pic doesn't help.

friznit · Post by **friznit** » September 19th, 2006, 8:02

I went to PC world and got the cheapest smallest keyboard I could find (small is good imo). It's a light aluminium covered number and I really rather like it. Cost about 10 quid.

Fear · Post by **Fear** » September 19th, 2006, 13:01

friznit wrote:I went to PC world

*Fear blocks friznit.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » September 19th, 2006, 13:28

I used to swear by Logitech for all peripherals but the last keyboard I bought was the most basic one I could find from a decent manufacturer, in this case being Cherry. I really wanted to avoid multimedia keys.

There's lots of small footprint keyboards on their website, with or without the extra keys: http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/compact/compact.htm

EDIT: Oh and the G5 is an excellent mouse. If you can afford it get one, or the G7.

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » September 19th, 2006, 15:05

Sheriff Fatman wrote:AVOID Z-Board!

They are really not worth it. I have one with a few game key-sets. Completely pointless. Some people might find purpose with them if they play a particular game more than any other, but if you swap and change your games, the pissing about with key-sets and downloading the pre-sets is a royal pain in the arse.

Just buy a simple Logitech and enjoy

Seriously; don't buy a Z-Board.

Quoted for truth.

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » September 19th, 2006, 15:51

You could get one of these beauties

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

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » September 19th, 2006, 15:54

Sheriff Fatman wrote:You could get one of these beauties

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

or http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus-mini/

given they actually exist, and are certainly compact

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » September 19th, 2006, 16:18

WOOHOO! I get to re-use this, again:

Post by **deject** » September 19th, 2006, 16:36

Well, right now I'm looking at getting these:

MX518 (because it's a full $10 cheaper than the G5)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6826104178

and the Ultra X (because I like the way it looks)

which is going to cost about $68 with shipping. HARRRRRRRRRRRR!

I be needin' more gold dubloons! AVAST YE SCRUVY DOGS!!!!

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » September 19th, 2006, 16:37

deject wrote:and the Ultra X (because I like the way it looks)

sod the way it looks, laptop keys FTW!