On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Ian Thomas <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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. **** > > Or MS, and yet ASDMC and the arrow keys are worn off. (Microsoft 4000) - realistically if you don't want this, I think you need the keys printed from behind. > 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. > THey don't all - the ones that do should have a charger dock (that's another issue - contacts on docks) OMG, I just looked at the underside of my Razer - needs a good clean. > **** > > 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). **** > > ** > It's another thing to wear out :) > ** > ------------------------------ > > **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. www.websense.com*** > * > -- Meski http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills
