yes, I am a geek... Keyboard history

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Inside the worlds best computer keyboard. I had one for nearly 20 years my self

Grtechguy wrote: http://www.pcworld.com/article/147939/inside_the_worlds_greatest_keyboard.html
 Inside the worlds best computer keyboard. I had one for nearly 20 years my self

I like those... but after many years of trying stuff by Razer, logitech, etc.... i found my grail.

The old Apple battleship keyboard actually improved on the M1 in a number of ways (particularly feel). Too bad Apple hasn't released a keyboard nearly as good since.

on the linux box (that im trying to fix a hardware problem on right now) I have a Tandy Enhanced Keyboard that visually looks like a rebadge of this

I snagged it out of the closet (where the old tandy is) when a logitech lost functionality of a few keys. I wont o back. LOVE the thing. I forgot that keyboards ever HAD this positive of a feel.

Other then that keyboard, I usually prefer laptop keyboards due to the looseness and clunkyness of most desktop keyboards.

The old Apple battleship keyboard actually improved on the M1 in a number of ways (particularly feel). Too bad Apple hasn't released a keyboard nearly as good since.

As cool as that is, I might get a little lost if I needed to use brackets or random characters that I rarely use. Don't understand the "hardcoreness" of no labels.

I finally know why my old keyboard had a speaker grill on the bottom, but never made any noise! Thanks.

I like my laptop (Lenovo). I don't like a lot of other laptops, but this one just feels right. I hate it if the keyboard makes a lot of noise, but i need it to feel good too.

PHeller wrote: As cool as that is, I might get a little lost if I needed to use brackets or random characters that I rarely use. Don't understand the "hardcoreness" of no labels.

Eh.... i had the labeled version for awhile, and it was just as good, obviously. I spilled coke all over it like a moron, and figured i'd get that one for kicks and giggles. Now my buddies tend to stay off my computer.

Now i just need one for work.

Tim Baxter wrote: The old Apple battleship keyboard actually improved on the M1...

Have you ever heard of a way to adapt those keboards to other use? I believe they use the old Apple ADB type plug. I have one laying around and would love use it again. Not as clicking as the collapsing spring type, but typing on it makes you feel like you can type 5 times as fast.

I suspect the collapsing spring type was developed to retain some of the feel of a manual typewriter!

EDIT: a quick search reveals an ADB to USB adapter, but $35, ouch!

Tim Baxter wrote: The old Apple battleship keyboard actually improved on the M1 in a number of ways (particularly feel). Too bad Apple hasn't released a keyboard nearly as good since.

Have you used the newest Apple bluetooth keyboard? I love mine. It doesn't look like it should be, but it's actually great to type on, also great to use from across the room, or to carry along with me so I can use my laptop in closed mode with a projector. And it's small enough that I can slide it under my stereo reciever when I'm not using it. It would be perfect if it had a mouse nipple up in the corner. Although I admit if I were chained to a desk doing nothing but pounding keys all day I'd probably rather have the aforementioned battleship.

It's a quick buck to find old Ms at Goodwill and such and sell them on eBay.

Tim Baxter wrote: The old Apple battleship keyboard actually improved on the M1 in a number of ways (particularly feel). Too bad Apple hasn't released a keyboard nearly as good since.

I love that key board,

While I worked at NCSA I had tow of them at my desk. I used an adapter psecifically made to plug it into a USB port.

ah, good times.

What, no fans of the Timex/Sinclair 1000 membrane "keyboard"?

Wimps.

My Toshiba laptop has something called "Fusion Finish." The keys, and the entire case aside from the touchpad, are slick rather than textured.

They feel very nice, and the slickness is good for gaming since you can move your fingers quickly. Only problem is they smudge like crazy. I even got a microfiber cloth with the computer.

This reminded me that I miss the "clicky" keyboards that were out there 15 years ago. I liked the key action/feel and hell--even the sound of those things.

Now I deal w/ the one that came w/ my e-machines PC. I'm not fussy.

So Tim, what do you think of the old Apple keyboards?

I must be the only one in the world who hates those old IBM keyboards. The keys are too tall and have too much travel. When you press one down it's like your finger goes into a "hole" and you have to lift it way up in order to move to the next key. Ugh.

(Note: yes, I said "finger goes into a hole." No comments from the dirty seats, Beavis.)

I actually really like most modern short-stroke laptop keyboards, as long as they've got a reasonable amount of return spring. I don't mind if the keys are a bit smaller than normal either. I guess that's about the complete opposite of the one in the OP.

J

Josh wrote:

Tim Baxter wrote: The old Apple battleship keyboard actually improved on the M1 in a number of ways (particularly feel). Too bad Apple hasn't released a keyboard nearly as good since.

Have you used the newest Apple bluetooth keyboard? I love mine. It doesn't look like it should be, but it's actually great to type on, also great to use from across the room, or to carry along with me so I can use my laptop in closed mode with a projector. And it's small enough that I can slide it under my stereo reciever when I'm not using it. It would be perfect if it had a mouse nipple up in the corner. Although I admit if I were chained to a desk doing nothing but pounding keys all day I'd probably rather have the aforementioned battleship.

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I love my apple keyboard, even though everybody says the keys don't feel right.

Favorite keyboard was Apple IIgs. Small and quality.

I do often miss the feel of the old clicky keyboards, might need to add one to the closet. I'm pretty happy with the Logitech G15 on my new rig, nobody's going to confuse it for the tank-like IBM but it does have a bunch of nice features, the light-up keys and onboard clock are quite handy. I haven't even used the macro G key features.

Hey Scott, Does that keyboard have the optional coffee maker?

He's going to be bitter when the flux capacitator fails.

Jay wrote: (Note: yes, I said "finger goes into a hole." No comments from the dirty seats, Beavis.) J

Hehehehe...you said dirty seats.