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
>
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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...
Ian
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