On 13/11/11 18:20, Martin N wrote: > ... > Since no one else has mentioned it an IBM Model M clicky keyboard > from ebay secondhand (or car boot sale) is possibly the best keyboard > out there but > no windows key. (Maybe the 80s keyboard reply was what he was talking > about). > > I also use Microsoft natural keyboard which has a split down the middle > to make > it curved. Microsoft do not make the keyboard though and the quality > is apparently variable depending on which manufacturer has the contract > currently. The only way around that is to get down to PC world or other > retailer > and try them out for your self. > > Keyboards are very personnel and its best to try friends and some in > shop for > your favourite. > > Martin N > > Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on Mac Mini, Moderator of > MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups > > > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -------------------------------------------------------------- > I agree that the IBM Model M keyboard is definitely high quality - I have one stashed away in a cupboard (the "1" key on the numeric keypad is a bit iffy, and needs a really hard poke to get it to register). If you're thinking of getting one through ebay, be prepared to pay a lot for it - I've just looked, and the only one being sold from the UK has an asking price of £74.95 + £10.00 postage. Lots on offer from the US, but postage on those is astronomical...
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