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Just came across a nice article on spilling beverages on keyboard from 'Digital Inspiration' (by Amit Agrawal).
Clickety[^]]
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Mine: Cherry G80-3000 DE (click)[^]
Hello, I am Peter, I am obsessed with keyboards and I ![Rose | [Rose]](https://codeproject.freetls.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif) Cherry *.
IMO The keyboard is often the most undervalued input device - but the one the typical programmer uses most.
I need an absolutely standard layout, the only thing I can tolerate is a widened left shift. This already means most mall brands are out of question.
The second thing for me is a notable throw and a distinct pressure point. The only extra thing I'd really like to have is volume control.
*) Don't buy their "ultra slim" ones. They suck.
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I have the new MS one that is natural and also has a thing on front so it slants down. It's been of major benefit to my ongoing back problems, I love it.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
"I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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If you are talking of the natural 4000, I am here with you. That is what I use. I've always had the feel for the split designs. They really do feel more natural.
Dewm Solo - Managed C++ Developer
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I like very much the good old 80's IBM PS2, I'm still trasporting to any new PC.
Hard, robust and and customizable (you can arrange the keys as you like,and completely remove them easily, so its very easy to keep it clean)
2 bugs found.
> recompile ...
65534 bugs found.
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WOW! - I thought I was on my own with this.... But I also have an old PS/2 model 80 keyboard. Very solid, used everyday, none of the flashy windows key stuff but I am convinced that over the last 15 years it has moulded itself to my hands!
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I'm using an old Focus PS/2 keyboard too. Its very solid, none of the new keyboards may tolerate my typing style like this one. I'm using it for almost 10 years. I don't think i can't get used to another keyboard easily. 
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Very interesting...I would even be inclined to try(buy) one. I think I might like it.
From what I see on the website, the chances of me finding one are dim since I live in Quebec(Canada). These seem to sell in Europe exclusively. 
Dewm Solo - Managed C++ Developer
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Here's mine: Clickety[^]
I like it because it's not a wild as the split egro keyboards, but yet my wrists still feel a bit more comfortable. However, the drivers for it suck, that is if you don't like redraw issues on your screen and general display slowdowns. Using the default Windows drivers though and forgo the extra buttons on it, it's no too shabby.
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I currently use a Logitech G15[^].
I'm very fond of it since it has some kind of coating on the keys which makes them feel a bit like rubber, although they're not.
The letters are backlit with blue LEDs, which is easy when working a night with little light in the room. It also has an LCD screen which is programmable to show any kind of information you would like to see.
Regards,
Tim Wuyens
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Well using Saitek Eclipse II for just under a week now and I have no issue's what so ever with the handling of keystroke captured reliability.
Reviewed at Well using Saitek Eclipse II for just under a week now and I have no issue's what so ever with the handling of keystroke captured reliability.
Reviewed at www.stonerscolony.com (hardware)www.stonerscolony.com (hardware)
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The One and Only http://www.daskeyboard.com/[^]
Quite possibly the most comfortable keybaord known to man, each key is indivudally weighted... so its smooth. And with no letters printed you learn to not rely on them... so you learn to type even faster.
oh yeah, and you can show all your geek friends that you're ultimate geek 
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That's the way *all* black keyboards look for me after a year 
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Logitech Deluxe 560 Cordless Desktop, changed batteries last night which last for 7 months and I should clean it soon. I just love it, there's cables and it's still in one piece after all those hitting and punching 
Mostly, when you see programmers, they aren't doing anything. One of the attractive things about programmers is that you cannot tell whether or not they are working simply by looking at them. Very often they're sitting there seemingly drinking coffee and gossiping, or just staring into space. What the programmer is trying to do is get a handle on all the individual and unrelated ideas that are scampering around in his head. (Charles M Strauss)
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I recently was fairly shocked to discover that I go through about ane keyboard each year - and these aren't usually the cheap ones.
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peterchen wrote: I go through about ane keyboard each year
Annual Renewal?
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I had bad luck with the two last keyboards I bought - the good one I drowned in a cup of water, and the other was one of the "new consumer type" keyboards that was worn out after two months.
Since I wasn't completely happy with all that new fangled stufdf anyway, I went back to the roots[^]. The only thing I actually miss is volume control - other than that, the "100% standard layout" and the distinct pressure point are exactly what I need.
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Vasudevan Deepak Kumar wrote: peterchen wrote:
I go through about ane keyboard each year
Annual Renewal?
Shouldn't he have subscription? Perhaps with quarterly updates?
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I don`t need to buy one ..
Mine is Logitech..
It is very good ..
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At home about once every 3 to 5 years. Probably longer at work (being that we have a box in the development room with 25 to 50 recycled keyboards) but sometimes I will include one in a computer purchase as I build all the departments machines. The last one I got was a microsoft keyboard and optical mouse bundle for around $20US total at newegg.
John
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I usually just buy to replace old and broken. 
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I'v never thought about it.
Good luck
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kgbvsfbi wrote: I'v never thought about it.
Me too. Use. Try reuse. Try reuse again.
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I know its time to clean my Microsoft Keyboard when it turns pale from the usual squeaky white. I sometimes use spirit or diluted kerosene with cotton to clean up. Its difficult to get to cleaning, but believe me the satisfaction you get once its clean, is worth it.
Pankaj C
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