Keyboards

**pepperberry farm** · 10-31-2016, 07:19 AM

the gamer keyboards are backlit under the keys, but not the standard keyboards....

**csa** · 10-31-2016, 08:26 AM

Thanks for that info!

kadajawi · 10-31-2016, 11:42 AM

A friend has a Das Keyboard, and it is failing on him already. That being said he may be rather rough on it...?

There is always the option of getting a small USB LED light aimed at the keyboard...

**csa** · 10-31-2016, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

There is always the option of getting a small USB LED light aimed at the keyboard..

I'm sorry, but I want only an illuminated keyboard! This is what I've got now, and will not get one that is not illuminated. If I just wanted a light on the keyboard, I could turn on the light above the computer.

I really love the illuminated keyboards!

Last edited by csa; 10-31-2016 at 01:49 PM.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-02-2016, 04:11 PM

An illuminated keyboard is not as useful as expected.
What I really need is illuminated fingers!

Give me an old IBM Model M buckling-spring keyboard any day!

Chris

**csa** · 11-02-2016, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

An illuminated keyboard is not as useful as expected.

I've used one for many years now, and absolutely would not go back to one that is not illuminated. Again, it's personal preference, and we have to choose what works best for our needs.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-03-2016, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Give me an old IBM Model M buckling-spring keyboard any day!

Chris

you'd really enjoy this dasKeyboard then...

kadajawi · 11-03-2016, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

An illuminated keyboard is not as useful as expected.
What I really need is illuminated fingers!

Give me an old IBM Model M buckling-spring keyboard any day!

Chris

Das Keyboard, or look at gamer keyboards. Razer have some beautifully clicky keyboards for example.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-04-2016, 03:23 PM

Those are expensive! Black looks "cool" but is harder to see in dim light. They appear to be USB only.
I have a couple of older systems that wouldn't even recognize a USB device until an OS is installed.
I'll stick with my PS/2 models which continue to work just fine.

This company in USA still makes models based on the old IBM Model M keyboard:
http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/SFNT

Chris

**csa** · 11-05-2016, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Black looks "cool" but is harder to see in dim light.

That's exactly why I prefer illuminated keyboards.

**Riggomatic** · 11-05-2016, 07:54 AM

Carol,

Here's a link about the Cherry MX switch types (black, red, blue, brown) used in gaming keyboards.

Cherry mx blue, red or brown - [Solved] - Computer Peripherals

The keyboards you have linked, may not be the Cherry MX brand of switch, but if the manufacturer stuck with the same color reference, that might give you an indication of what to expect from the keyboard you pick.

Of the keyboards you picked, the first one says "blue switches", and may give you the audible click when pressed. Your second and third choices, keep the receipt

.

Newegg is having black Friday deals all month long. If you don't need the keyboard ASAP, there might be a deal pop up there.

Thanks

butangmucat · 11-05-2016, 08:44 AM

Well, I still find the keyboard on my ThinkPad L450 and my IBM-era keyboards (ThinkPad Travel Keyboard and SpaceSaver II) most satisfying to type on.

The TrackPoint also works well with Photoshop, SilkyPix, and ON1 Photo. Also usable for some gaming.

11-05-2016, 07:54 AM	#26
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Carol, Here's a link about the Cherry MX switch types (black, red, blue, brown) used in gaming keyboards. Cherry mx blue, red or brown - [Solved] - Computer Peripherals The keyboards you have linked, may not be the Cherry MX brand of switch, but if the manufacturer stuck with the same color reference, that might give you an indication of what to expect from the keyboard you pick. Of the keyboards you picked, the first one says "blue switches", and may give you the audible click when pressed. Your second and third choices, keep the receipt. Newegg is having black Friday deals all month long. If you don't need the keyboard ASAP, there might be a deal pop up there. Thanks

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10-31-2016, 07:19 AM	#16
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	the gamer keyboards are backlit under the keys, but not the standard keyboards....

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks for that info!

10-31-2016, 11:42 AM	#18
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	A friend has a Das Keyboard, and it is failing on him already. That being said he may be rather rough on it...? There is always the option of getting a small USB LED light aimed at the keyboard...

10-31-2016, 11:54 AM	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by kadajawi There is always the option of getting a small USB LED light aimed at the keyboard.. I'm sorry, but I want only an illuminated keyboard! This is what I've got now, and will not get one that is not illuminated. If I just wanted a light on the keyboard, I could turn on the light above the computer. I really love the illuminated keyboards! Last edited by csa; 10-31-2016 at 01:49 PM.

11-02-2016, 04:11 PM	#20
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	An illuminated keyboard is not as useful as expected. What I really need is illuminated fingers! Give me an old IBM Model M buckling-spring keyboard any day! Chris

11-02-2016, 04:20 PM	#21
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt An illuminated keyboard is not as useful as expected. I've used one for many years now, and absolutely would not go back to one that is not illuminated. Again, it's personal preference, and we have to choose what works best for our needs.

11-03-2016, 03:17 AM	#22
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Give me an old IBM Model M buckling-spring keyboard any day! Chris you'd really enjoy this dasKeyboard then...

11-03-2016, 04:53 PM	#23
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt An illuminated keyboard is not as useful as expected. What I really need is illuminated fingers! Give me an old IBM Model M buckling-spring keyboard any day! Chris Das Keyboard, or look at gamer keyboards. Razer have some beautifully clicky keyboards for example.

11-04-2016, 03:23 PM	#24
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Those are expensive! Black looks "cool" but is harder to see in dim light. They appear to be USB only. I have a couple of older systems that wouldn't even recognize a USB device until an OS is installed. I'll stick with my PS/2 models which continue to work just fine. This company in USA still makes models based on the old IBM Model M keyboard: http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/SFNT Chris

11-05-2016, 06:47 AM	#25
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Black looks "cool" but is harder to see in dim light. That's exactly why I prefer illuminated keyboards.

11-05-2016, 08:44 AM	#27
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Well, I still find the keyboard on my ThinkPad L450 and my IBM-era keyboards (ThinkPad Travel Keyboard and SpaceSaver II) most satisfying to type on. The TrackPoint also works well with Photoshop, SilkyPix, and ON1 Photo. Also usable for some gaming.