cacoe Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm looking for a quality chicklet keyboard that has a similar feel to the Wired Apple Aluminium Keyboard. I've been using this keyboard for years (yeah, on windows) but it's finally died (my fault, with liquid...) Ideas? I can see loads of cheapo PC chicklet keyboards but they're made by what seem to be rather dubious brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Take a look at the Logitech K800. It's not exactly a chicklet-style keyboard, but the keys are very low. That's the one I have and I absolutely love it. Yes it's wireless but you can connect a micro-usb cable to it to make it "wired" and charge it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm looking for a quality chicklet keyboard that has a similar feel to the Wired Apple Aluminium Keyboard. I've been using this keyboard for years (yeah, on windows) but it's finally died (my fault, with liquid...) Ideas? I can see loads of cheapo PC chicklet keyboards but they're made by what seem to be rather dubious brands. Take a look at this one... http://www.amazon.com/I-Rocks-Aluminum-X-Slim-Keyboard-KR-6402-BK/dp/B005IPKU20 Wouldnt really care about the brand name. Read the user reviews and see how it works for others. If it was a major part like video card or mobo, sure...but things like KB/M, I normally pay attention to the user reviews and how it performs in the real world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacoe Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Take a look at this one... http://www.amazon.com/I-Rocks-Aluminum-X-Slim-Keyboard-KR-6402-BK/dp/B005IPKU20 Wouldnt really care about the brand name. Read the user reviews and see how it works for others. If it was a major part like video card or mobo, sure...but things like KB/M, I normally pay attention to the user reviews and how it performs in the real world Damn, I'd buy that but I can't find it in the UK :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Damn, I'd buy that but I can't find it in the UK :/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003HDB7V8?cache=6dc60a763948b36fe8db2f32e6d14573π=AC_SX110_SY165&qid=1414086222&sr=8-5#ref=mp_s_a_1_5http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B006W5ZY6W?cache=6dc60a763948b36fe8db2f32e6d14573π=AC_SX110_SY165&qid=1414086222&sr=8-9#ref=mp_s_a_1_9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashel Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 MS's Wedge isn't bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacoe Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003HDB7V8?cache=6dc60a763948b36fe8db2f32e6d14573π=AC_SX110_SY165&qid=1414086222&sr=8-5#ref=mp_s_a_1_5 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B006W5ZY6W?cache=6dc60a763948b36fe8db2f32e6d14573π=AC_SX110_SY165&qid=1414086222&sr=8-9#ref=mp_s_a_1_9 I came across these already, they just look really tacky and cheap to me. Especially the one that's only 14 quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I came across these already, they just look really tacky and cheap to me. Especially the one that's only 14 quid! Read the user reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Damn, I'd buy that but I can't find it in the UK :/ What about this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-920-004049-K310-Washable-Keyboard/dp/B009P32W5E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1414088385&sr=8-11&keywords=chiclet+keyboard Or go back to an Apple KB.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Keyboard-with-Numeric-Keypad/dp/B005EMLOP4/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1414088463&sr=8-31&keywords=chiclet+keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted October 23, 2014 Veteran Share Posted October 23, 2014 I've always thought Microsoft's Arc Keyboard looks pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 MS's Wedge isn't bad either. Mine wore out after 4 months use. The keys look like they belong as part of the PS3 glossy black design. It's a nice keyboard but I would describe it as not for full time use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Mine wore out after 4 months use. The keys look like they belong as part of the PS3 glossy black design. It's a nice keyboard but I would describe it as not for full time use. I would say any of the higher-end Microsoft (or Logitech, for that matter) wired or wireless keyboards (such as Microsoft's ComfortCurve or Sculpt ergo keyboards) or, if you don't mind an older model, the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 5000 or 6000 (V.2.0 or later) - the 6000 V.3 is my own keyboard of choice with every OS I run. (And it also works on real Macs - which can't be said of most PC keyboards, including USB keyboards, let alone USB wireless keyboards.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosense Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I owned MS arc, it was a okay. I own both hp wireless v1 and v2. A little bit better than the arc. http://www.amazon.com/HP-Wireless-Elite-Keyboard-v2/dp/B005HNHRA6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I would say any of the higher-end Microsoft (or Logitech, for that matter) wired or wireless keyboards (such as Microsoft's ComfortCurve or Sculpt ergo keyboards) or, if you don't mind an older model, the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 5000 or 6000 (V.2.0 or later) - the 6000 V.3 is my own keyboard of choice with every OS I run. (And it also works on real Macs - which can't be said of most PC keyboards, including USB keyboards, let alone USB wireless keyboards.) I have been using a Logitech K360 at the moment (Very, very cheap) which thus far is showing no signs of key wear and works fine under Mavericks/Yosemite/Windows 8.1/*buntu 14.04. The downside is that it's very cheaply built and somewhat of a dust magnet - a trade off for compatability & usability I guess. Good news is though that if I drop water or tea on the thing, I would not give a ######! I would just buy another and be back to the same typing experience. My deceased Apple Wireless keyboard remained intact (no glossy wear) for nearly 4 years but died from condensation (of all things). I decided to go with cheap this time around as I couldn't see how Apple UK can justify charging ?59 for something that cost me ?34.99 when I originally bought mine that has not changed in 4 years (other than in price). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhane Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 How about one of the Thinkpad keyboards? They would be up there among the best when it comes to key press feel. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User6060 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 my friend really likes the keyboard on this thinkpad and says it feels great why not just get another apple KB if thats the feel you are used to? goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted October 24, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hello, Not a chicklet keyboard, but Matias makes mechanical USB and Bluetooth keyboards for gamers and professionals that are supposed to be similar to the older model of Mac keyboards. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I like the K750 myself...especially the part of not constantly feeding it batteries. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/k750-keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhane Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hello, Not a chicklet keyboard, but Matias makes mechanical USB and Bluetooth keyboards for gamers and professionals that are supposed to be similar to the older model of Mac keyboards. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky I've got a couple of the Matias Laptop Pro keyboards. The feel is similar to white ALPS switches, but quietened (no click). The switches are very nice, but it's a completely different feel from scissor switches like those used in low profile notebook keyboards. Long key travel, chunky, and tactile. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francescob Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'd absolutely recommend another Apple Keyboard if you're already used to it. The Logitech illuminated keyboard is decent too. Don't even bother with mechanicals if you're already typing at the decent speeds with the Apple one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duoi Veteran Posted October 24, 2014 Veteran Share Posted October 24, 2014 Go mechanical (linear switch) with DSA profile keycaps. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf- Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm using the Emprex 6310U Chiclet Ultra Slim USB Keyboard. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emprex-Chiclet-Keyboard-Hotkeys-Function/dp/B002T9U7Y4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo1911 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Even I want to buy a chicklet style keyboard but it must have backlit keys. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Can't the Apple wireless blue tooth keyboard be used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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