If you use a standard keyboard you can buy an old IBM model M keyboard on ebay or clickykeyboards.co
Posted By: Charlene on 2007-10-18
In Reply to: Letters wearing off on keyboard - Rello
That key printing never wear down because the letters are part of the key itself. They just don't make them that way anymore because it is too expensive to make. Some of the mechanical keyboards like Cherry have what they double shot key imprinting and the letters are part of the key itself and don't wear off. That IBM keyboard is very noisy from the type of keyswitch it has so you may not like that. Logitech and Belkin make some membrane switch keyboards that are supposed to have longer lasting key imprints. I have a logitech that has the longer lasting key imprints and it is pretty good. You have to look on the specs to find out if has the longer lasting key printing.
I have experimented so much with keyboards and have done a lot of research. Way too much info.
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You're welcome. You can find Model M's on eBay
I think I'd go with clickykeyboards.com for their trustworthiness and service and all. You can get some in the $35-40 range there. (Check to be sure if it has a ps/2 connector, unless you have an AT/5-pin inlet on your computer. You can buy an AT to ps/2 adaptor from them or at most office supply stores fairly easily, though.)
I think you'll be pleased. Much as I liked my NMB, I wouldn't ever buy even a vintage/used one of those since I just don't think that model and brand has much longevity, apparently.
http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/9246
http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/9246/endrw/12
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Does anyone know of a keyboard that has the backspace key in the center of the keyboard? NM
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I'm in the same boat. My PC Concepts had the integrated touch mouse on the keyboard. PC Concepts no longer makes this in the English version. It was the best ergo KB I have ever used. I bought a Micro Innovations keyboard to replace it after much searching and this keyboard is a PIECE OF GARBAGE!
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Just DO NOT waste your money on a Micro Innovations keyboard.
By the way. I sent an email BEGGING PC-Concepts to bring back the English version. Never heard anything from them.
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I go through at least one if not two keyboards a year because I wear the letters off. Though I don't need them it is weird to type without them. This last one was expensive and so am trying to get 15 months out of it. Never spilled anything on it, just wear out the keys.
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Thanks for answering. I am
contacting clickykeyboards, because it sounds like the IBM M is the one I want. I have never done well with the ergonomic keyboards.
Thanks again.
I'd get the keyboard and get rid of the DH. but thats just me.
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Who was looking for the NMB keyboard
I found one in my pile of old computer stuff that I'm sorting through. It sams NMB The Right Touch and it is a heavy keyboard with a big round plug-in, not USB or PS2.
I left e-mail address, if you want it let me know and you can have it for postage.
Just go and buy the keyboard...
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I'm in Illinois. Where are YOU? :)
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Yep. That's it. :)
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Is it still available?
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B - a ? for you re keyboard
are the A-angle keys hard to get used to or is it a natural feel?
i tried the microsoft ergo keyboard - gave it a good try - but it just did not work out. wound up selling it.
is the ksb with the A angle keys easier to adjust to?
thx for your time!
I have that keyboard....
Do you have th little light on the rest where the back and forward buttons are. The first light has a 1 under it and the second one has an A which is for the caps. As an FYI the next one is the scroll light and then the function lock.
What about a keyboard?
Do you attach a standard size keyboard to your laptop? Could that be done if one wanted/needed to? Thanks.
Could it just be the keyboard?
Swap keyboards and see if that makes a difference, I know I have 3 different keyboards and one is harder than the others.
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I use the Microsoft ergo keyboard and I think they run about $100.00. Never heard of the kinesis one. I really like the Microsoft one, it is a split keyboard and I can raise the back up.
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I got that keyboard too. Did not like it. Got a new wireless keyboard, split just like the other. It has a better touch than the 4000. It is black just like it. 4000, you have to hit it so hard. That wore me out and cut down on line count. This one is much much better.
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I have had mine for about a year and love it. It takes the strain off your neck and shoulders, you hands and wrists do not get tired as easily. My suggestion would be to practice with it. Like I said, I love mine.
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I have not seen this keyboard but I am going to tell you what I do...sm
I have rheumatoid arthritis and about 7 years ago was at the end of my rope. I was transcribing on a cheap flat keyboard on a standard pull-out keyboard drawer. From the advice of someone on an MT board, I got the idea of typing with my keyboard in my lap. I then saw a Microsoft Elite keyboard that was curved a little bit and called ergonomic and also very cheap after its initial few years (I have a few stockpiled in case they become unavailable). It was a miracle to my arms, neck, shoulders and fingers, especially typing with the keyboard in my lap, and I have a skinny lap. LOL! The position is so natural and causes no stress whatsoever. You have to try it. The next thing I recommed is a good, not necessarily expensive, chair with good lumbar support and height adjustability. I bought mine in Staples for under $100. The third and final thing is to make sure that your computer is at the right height when you are sitting in a relaxed position, better for your neck to be looking up a little at the screen rather then down at it. To me, the lap thing is the key. The next thing I am going to do is to try some other keyboards. I know there must be better ones out there but I have become addicted to the Microsoft Elite, and it has clacky keys. I love that too!
my keyboard - sm
I love my Microsoft ergo keyboard. I didn't think I could ever get used to it, since I've been typing on a regular keyboard for (gasp!) over 30 years. I was amazed how easy it was to get used to it. By the end of the first day, I was back up to my normal speed. My wrists feel a lot better now. I haven't used my wrist splints at night since I started using the ergo keyboard.
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