The best keyboard you have ever had?

somersethillbilly

Like several other posters on this thread I use a Logitech. EX110 keyboard and mouse combo, easy set up, reliable and regular Setpoint software updates, had it ages. Only slight grumble would be mouse battery life, but rechargeables solve that,

I_luv_cats

tweeter wrote: »

The times I have taken apart my Microsoft KeyBoard Pro to dry out after spilling coffee over it. I should be looking out for a waterproof one.

I stick cling film on my cordless keyboard (and tv and other remote controls) to keep them from gunge.

cheltenham_dude

The Dell branded wireless keyboard I got with my computer about 6 - 7 years ago is pretty brilliant and still going strong - its also pretty tough, so good if you press the keys hard from time to time, additionally it also has a volume control built in (handy if you sit a good distance away from the speakers).

piggeh

Logitech ones are very good, the support from logitech is great, easy to exchange if it was to break in warranty period, if it breaks outside warranty period they usuallly offer you a discount towards a replacement.

mandragora_2

Ours is (I've just found out by turning it over) a logitech 'access'. At the moment, with 23 yr old son in the house, I'd just settle for a waterproof one that you can't catch salmonella or dystentry from just by looking at it. Cling film? I'd need lead lining, and external box and protective gloves.

rmg1

Has anyone used one of those laser ones?
You know the ones where the keyboard is projected onto the desktop?

Can't remember where I one but they look very funky and I wondered how easy they are to use?

Whitefiver

John_Gray wrote: »

The best keyboards used to be made by IBM, mainly for their mainframe terminals.

Seconded - especially the 24F key version. Totally bomb proof. Also agree with your comments about Thinkpads, but the screen printing on the keys was not the best.

Regards,

White.

jenniewb

Aside from the cling film idea, does anyone else have any break throughs or keyboards which are easy to clean or keep clean? Have a friend who takes each key out individualy and scrubs till clean but his keyboard is a mess now: the keys need to be slammed hard to work and some get stuck when using.

I've seen some that are made from silicon and can roll and are apparently able to be cleaned easier but not heard any reviews on if they are worth bothering about and £15 is too much to waste on finding out from where I'm standing.

rmg1

I bought a £6 USB one from eBay. It's very good and literally wipe clean. It takes a bit of getting used to as the keys need to be hit slightly harder than on a normal keyboard.

Unfortunately, I got the US version so the setup is a bit odd. Apart from that, it's fine.