Codegen Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 (edited) Well, it all started when I needed a new keyboard. Well, not actually needed, but if you do not like cream coloured stuff, you know what it is like. I was rather impressed with this Compaq product. If you like multimedia keys, or just want them for bragging rights, this keyboard has them, and a lot! This keyboard does have it's errors though. Anyways, I was browsing Tigerdirect's site, and I found a Black on Silver Compaq keyboard. I figured even though it was a Compaq product, I'd take my chances (It was only 20 bucks) So, order went through, and got it a week later. Pics of front & back of box: You can't expect a real attractive box on a keyboard. Inside the box was another box which contained a bag that contained the keyboard. An educated guess says that the bag is for shipping protection. Here is the keyboard set up with a generic mouse that I'd rather not talk about. Looks pretty nice, but when the LEDs lit up, I could tell they were not protected in anyway whatsoever. The multimedia keys from left to right are: Back, Forward, Stop, Refresh. Search, Favourites, Home, E-mail (OE only), Mute, Volume down, volume down, rewind, stop, play, forward, Media Player, Calculator, My Computer, Power, Sleep, and Wake up. No drivers were required and it is VERY silent when keystrokes are make :). However, it'd be nice if you could program some of the keys. Layout kinda sucks also. So, little wrap: (Y)s Quiet Enough multimedia keys. Looks good No drivers Required. (N)s MM keys are not programmable LEDs not protected in any way Layout not everyones taste Overall, this is a pretty kickass keyboard from Compaq and is my Daily typer,. This is the first time I have ever said "Kickass" and "Compaq" in the same sentence ***** Tested Browsers: IE - Perfect! Mozilla Firefox - Almost there* Opera 7.5 - Perfect!** *Home key in MF will just open up another browser window. **Pressing e-mail key while using Opera will open up browser client, regardless of default client. Edited May 22, 2004 by Codegen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Pictures don't appear to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 9, 2004 Author Share Posted May 9, 2004 Work fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Oh, nm I have home.graffiti.net blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockett15 Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 :) Looks nice, but I am so used to my imported british microsoft keyboard I could never type without a wrist rest and the key map I was brought up on :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjiggag23 Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Here is the keyboard set up with a generic mouse that I'd rather not talk about. hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivand Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Those keyboards are cool, I own one of those myself :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 9, 2004 Author Share Posted May 9, 2004 It works fine if you're in the mood for taking one of the flaps off a binder. Now, back on topic :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 cant see pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptiPlex Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Dear Member,Your account has exceeded the traffic quota limit for the day. Please try your action again later. If you require further information or explanation for this error, you may contact your customer support representative. Your Support Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 9, 2004 Author Share Posted May 9, 2004 How'd you get that? Was that from Graffiti? If it is, guess I'm goin' File server hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted May 9, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 9, 2004 No pics are showing for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahul Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 even i have the same keyboard , very smooth & sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukian Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 What OptiPlex said, right click the image, and open it directly, chances are they are cached for you, so refresh (and move to a better host). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSN6 Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Can't see the pictures..... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 9, 2004 Author Share Posted May 9, 2004 Anyone know of any good free file hosting? This is starting to get to be a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 22, 2004 Author Share Posted May 22, 2004 Added Browser compatibility list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Final Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I dont think you're supposed to bump a review thread :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codegen Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Ban me. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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