That BT keyboard looks useful, for connectivity to other devices than a Windows laptop/desktop. Having the USB is a bonus. But at ca $200 and weighing well over 1kg it's a bit "heavy" for me.
My requirements for a keyboard are modest, but I have found the Logitech Cordless Internet Pro (a bit old) has a nasty fault, which is that the keytop markings are wearing off! I have lost the A, S is disappearing, . Not what I expected from Logitech. As I said, it is a bit old and Logitech has a nicer tiny USB wireless dongle now (as does Microsoft). I like the Logitech wireless doodad that works with multiple Logitech devices. Another of my keyboards is a cheapie Microsoft Wireless 800 (but its Function keys are poorly located, too close to other keys), and like the Logitech it comes with a wireless mouse. My major objection to the Logitech wireless mouse is that it eats up batteries (the keyboard doesn't), and it doesn't have an on/off switch. The Microsoft mouse (bought as a pair with the MS keyboard) does have a switch, and that is what I will be looking for when buying another wireless mouse/keyboard (there is no real need to have it on KB in my experiences so far). _____ Ian Thomas Victoria Park, Western Australia From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nathan Chere Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:41 AM To: ozDotNet Subject: Developer keyboard revisted Following on from the post about the Atwood-driven keyboard, I just found one which I'll be buying once it's released (I don't do "pre-orders" with unproven vendors): http://kbtalkingusa.com/full-specifications-and-features/ I said the biggest thing I wanted was wireless, but this is even better. Proper Bluetooth AND still fall back to USB if desired/needed. I've never bothered with Bluetooth keyboards because they're usually half-baked pieces of crap with dodgy non-standard key layouts, but this would make using a keyboard with a tablet less of a token novelty. In short: CODE keyboard: + Backlight + Various dipswitch options + Tenkeyless option - Only Cherry clear switches KBTalking Pro: + Choice of popular Cherry keyswitches + Both Bluetooth and USB supported + Pair with multiple devices (including phones and tablets), not just one PC + Better hotkey functionality Given that the first two of the CODE keyboard advantages are of questionable practicality, the KBTalking Pro is an easy winner for my money. This message has been scanned for malware by Websense. <http://www.websense.com/> www.websense.com
