What keyboard should i pick?

[dlf]

I seem to be in need of a new keyboard - since this current one by HP seems to have a louder spacebar than I remember from even weeks ago. It also is still a PS/2 keyboard and not a USB.

Since I want a new computer (eventually) I might as well get a new keyboard, what I would like:

• MEDIA keys above all else except:
  
• USB connection
  
• Would probably prefer wired but I may be fine with wireless
  
• @ MOST ~$80 range (would prefer cheaper)
  
• if wireless a long battery life and easily rechargable.
  
• Don't care if keyboard allows for macro's
  

what else? what else?

[TokiToki]

I've been using Logitech wireless keyboards for almost a decade now and they've all been fine for me. You don't have to worry about rechargeable batteries because all my keyboards have lasted at least 2-3 years on one set of alkaline batteries, and I'm an extremely heavy user.

It'll probably be a good idea to go into the store and try them out to get a feel for the keyboard.

[notuptome2004]

i would go and get the Logitech Wireless solar Powered Keyboard that i use the K750 it is a great KB and a Neowin user about a year ago did a review on it

https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/967310-logitech-k750-wireless-solar-keyboard/page__hl__k750

[dlf]

Should add I most likely won't be moving it to use on the go or at school (take notes) and I'd rather would not have the keys be like laptop keys are. Though I could consider that solar keyboard

[abysal]

Take a look at the Logitech G110, it has blue back lit keys, media controls, and some macro keys. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it though, so wait for a sale.

[vhane]

  On 08/08/2012 at 05:38, dlf said:

what else? what else?

How about typing feel?

Check out geekhack.org for keyboard research/recommendations.

[Reacon]

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold

If you can bump it up JUST 10$, you can get a very well built mechanical keyboard that will last you years to come, and make typing a joy.

[notuptome2004]

the keys on this are just so damn nice to type on and game on and feel great to the touch

[Dan~]

I use the Logitech Mx5500

[Anibal P]

Just so you know for keyboards the PS2 connector is better than USB, if you have the port, you'll get less input lag

[dlf]

  On 08/08/2012 at 13:39, z0phi3l said:

Just so you know for keyboards the PS2 connector is better than USB, if you have the port, you'll get less input lag

That may be so but if I want to get two of them (and use one for school notes) I don't think laptops have PS/2 connectors. Yes there are adapters for USB to PS/2 but I'd probably rather not hassle with that.

I did call logitech about my order (see my last topic created) and I'm getting a refund. Why they really had to discountine the g105 . . . . . . At lest it was only $32 and not $80. For a bit more ~$10 - I could get that same keyboard from Newegg.

[MAkhdar]

Well I use the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 and it's great. Much quieter than my other keyboards and is actually comfortable. I also use it for gaming and it works fine. It has all the media keys as well and when combined with Microsoft Device Center software you can customize it to your liking.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wireless-comfort-desktop-5000/CSD-00001#details

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