on 5-31-05 8:19 PM, Meg at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 2 others I would love to have if the left space bar can be changed: > The Adesso: > http://www.adesso.com/products_detail.asp?productid=108
I actually wrote to these guys about remappability (sp?). Did they tell you "no?" I never heard back. I like the Adesso for the simple fact that you can get these in *black*: http://www.adesso.com/products_detail.asp?productid=42 > The only one I've found so far, that actually states the left space bar > can be reprogrammed is: > http://www.comfortkeyboard.com/keyboards_ergoflex.html $189 isn't that bad relative to what "ergonomic" keyboards can go for. And you can get it in black! The caveat with that keyboard, though, is: where is the warranty info? I know it's there somewhere, but if they were confident about the build quality, it would be stated *right there* without you having to dig for it. I don't mind being overcharged for something, if needs must, but the manufacturer needs to demonstrate a little faith in their product, too. > And the only I've heard back from that states it is reprogrammaable is > the Comfort Keyboard (pricey for @ $275.00) at > http://ergopages.com/keyboards.html So the ErgoFlex wouldn't meet your needs? I like how the nickel-and-diming never stops with these guys, even at these prices. Want a USB port on the keyboard? That's another $10. Want two? Nineteen! Can't they just throw them in at these price points? The irony here is that these boards look very similar to: http://thecraftstudio.com/bcboy/keyboard.html If that guy doesn't deserve Mad Props...then NO ONE does. > Thanks for any feedback, Okay...scraping the bottom of the barrel here: http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/en/hhkeyboard/index.html These 'boards don't have the split spacebar, but they *may* offer remappable keys. AFAICT, you've hit every other manufacturer there is, so I thought I would throw these guys out for completeness' sake. They do have a good reputation for quality. Price-wise, the "Happy Hacking Keyboard" ($119) and the "HHK Lite 2" ($69.00) would be your best bets if the keys do re-map and you're happy with the layout. Otherwise, the "Professional" model is in the $250 range, although it _does_ offer a variation on the "buckling spring" keyswitches that make me such a slave to the Model M 'boards: http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/en/hhkeyboard/leaflet/keyspec.html#hhkbpro And here, they break down each keyboard according to key life expectancy: http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/en/hhkeyboard/lineup.html You know it's a serious keyswitch if it's rated for 30 million cycles. If nothing else, I've found a source for a couple more of the EE Compaq keyboards. I can shoot you the gen off-list and you can decide of you'd want to bother getting them up or not (hint: they're not $2.50). I don't know how much more strongly you prefer your Alps Glidepoint over the Compaqs, though, or if you even do. I just haven't seen any of those floating around. Best, James Fraser -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
