keyboard

lee_what2004 · 7th Apr 2008, 12:07 AM

As I just killed my laptop's keyboard, I would like to ask opinions for keyboard, budget is around MYR 200 or $50.
I am thinking of microsoft natural ergonomic 4000

any opinions are welcomed.

p/s. really grateful to windows' on-screen keyboard

Chai · 7th Apr 2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

As I just killed my laptop's keyboard, I would like to ask opinions for keyboard, budget is around MYR 200 or $50.
I am thinking of microsoft natural ergonomic 4000

any opinions are welcomed.

p/s. really grateful to windows' on-screen keyboard

peaz and me using the same keyboard! Not bad for the price. RM180 at All IT, the cheapest on Lowyat that I could find.

Zenphic · 7th Apr 2008, 09:28 AM

Make sure that your hands are okay with the ergonomic design of the keyboard. I'm still getting used to the Microsoft Comfort 2000.

Chai · 7th Apr 2008, 09:41 AM

I got used to the ergonomics very easily, very comfortable. But getting used to the layout is a different matter though...

lee_what2004 · 7th Apr 2008, 10:25 AM

well, at first I was thinking of comfort curve 2000, because cheaper.
but, after a thought, I like to type where my hand are at the same level with my keyboard as previously I typing on a notebook.
from there, I end up with natural ergonomic 4000, as per now, looking for some opinion

as for the layout, I'm sure I'll get used to it after some "training" with my assignment

belikethat · 7th Apr 2008, 06:10 PM

i have a wireless comfort keyboard 4000
but when i went to one of the cyber cafe, i fell in love with the wired comfort keyboard 2000.. unlike 4000, when you type ,it almost silent.. plus it only > rm60 in the market now.. and wireless can be quite a problem

lee_what2004 · 7th Apr 2008, 10:15 PM

one quick question.. Is 4000 noisy?
I wouldn't want to disturb my roomate

Chai · 7th Apr 2008, 10:43 PM

Its quiet when it's new, as usual.

The rubber hardens overtime.

lee_what2004 · 8th Apr 2008, 12:56 PM

that's mean yours already noisy

Chai · 8th Apr 2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lee_what2004

that's mean yours already noisy

Slightly, but my room is extremely hot, any keyboard will harden extremely fast.

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lee_what2004 I'm a regular Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 424 Reputation: 291 Rep Power: 3	well, at first I was thinking of comfort curve 2000, because cheaper. but, after a thought, I like to type where my hand are at the same level with my keyboard as previously I typing on a notebook. from there, I end up with natural ergonomic 4000, as per now, looking for some opinion as for the layout, I'm sure I'll get used to it after some "training" with my assignment __________________ Theory is when you know something, but it doesn't work. Practice is when something works, but you don't know why it works. Programmers combine theory and practice : Nothing works and they don't know why.

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belikethat I'm a regular Join Date: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 491 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 3	i have a wireless comfort keyboard 4000 but when i went to one of the cyber cafe, i fell in love with the wired comfort keyboard 2000.. unlike 4000, when you type ,it almost silent.. plus it only > rm60 in the market now.. and wireless can be quite a problem __________________ Control Panel Settings & Options Edit Signature

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lee_what2004 I'm a regular Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 424 Reputation: 291 Rep Power: 3	one quick question.. Is 4000 noisy? I wouldn't want to disturb my roomate __________________ Theory is when you know something, but it doesn't work. Practice is when something works, but you don't know why it works. Programmers combine theory and practice : Nothing works and they don't know why. Last edited by lee_what2004 : 7th Apr 2008 at 10:55 PM.

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,809 Reputation: 3674 Rep Power: 67	Its quiet when it's new, as usual. The rubber hardens overtime. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

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lee_what2004 I'm a regular Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 424 Reputation: 291 Rep Power: 3	that's mean yours already noisy __________________ Theory is when you know something, but it doesn't work. Practice is when something works, but you don't know why it works. Programmers combine theory and practice : Nothing works and they don't know why.