They have a keyboard with labels now... I haven't tried it yet. I like my microsoft wireless one, it is not fancy but it gets me around.
On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Paul Looney <[email protected]> wrote: > Andre, > I have not tried "Das Keyboard". I understand they have a newer model that > has labeled keys (instead of all black). Still, why pay more for it than a > genuine model "M" and get dome switches instead of buckling springs? > Have you tried it? > PL > > > On Oct 14, 2009, at 1:57 PM, Andre Garzia wrote: > > If you like clicky keyboards, don't forget to check out "Das Keyboard", it >> is more expensive than those listed before but some people swear by them. >> http://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard_model_s_professional.php >> >> It appeals to the model M fans out there... >> >> On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM, Paul Looney <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> William, >>> I have four different Mac laptops and the Function, Enter, and Option >>> keys >>> are in different places on each. I expect the next round of Apple >>> keyboards >>> to rearrange them again. >>> So, I use a USB Unicomp Model "M" keyboard. >>> I can attach it to any of the laptops (or any desktop) and the keys are >>> always where I expect them to be. >>> In addition: >>> 1. the keys use the classic IBM "buckling spring" key-switch - infinitely >>> better than spongy laptop scissor switches >>> 2. when I'm ready to trade in the laptop, the keys look like new >>> 3. this particular keyboard seems to be indestructible (some have been in >>> daily use for over 25 years) >>> 4. the layout is the same from year to year (even decade to decade) >>> It is about $70 at: >>> >>> http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/en104bl.html >>> >>> For $10 more they will include a set of Command and Option keys to make >>> it >>> look more Mac-like. This is not noted on the web-site, you have to call >>> and >>> ask. By the way, I bought the key caps but never found it necessary to >>> install them (alt = option; windows = command). >>> Do note: except for the USB, this is same as the 1984 IBM Model "M"; >>> feels >>> just as good - and sounds just as loud. >>> >>> If the concept of an external keyboard appeals to you but the "M" is too >>> big, consider the Mac Mini Pro from >>> >>> http://www.fentek-ind.com/kbmmacusb.htm >>> >>> It has full-sized keys but no number pad. I use it when I travel. >>> >>> On some versions of OS X you can also use Apple's System Preferences to >>> re-purpose keys (for instance, to make the right Option key an Enter >>> key). >>> KeyReMap4Macbook >>> >>> ttp://www.pqrs.org/tekezo/macosx/keyremap4macbook/ >>> >>> will do the same thing on any version of OS X and I think it is easier to >>> use. >>> Paul Looney >>> >>> On Oct 14, 2009, at 12:10 PM, william humphrey wrote: >>> >>> When you're using a mac-laptop the enter key is a combination enter key >>> >>>> and >>>> returnkey. So if you want to run a multi-line script you have to hold >>>> the >>>> function key down on the mac laptop keyboard and hit the return key for >>>> it >>>> to be an enter key. I spent ten minutes or so trying to find another way >>>> to >>>> do this (there usually is another way) but could not find a button or >>>> anything in the RunRev IDE that would run a multi-line script if you >>>> don't >>>> have an enter key. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> use-revolution mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>> subscription preferences: >>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> use-revolution mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>> subscription preferences: >>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> http://www.andregarzia.com All We Do Is Code. >> _______________________________________________ >> use-revolution mailing list >> [email protected] >> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >> subscription preferences: >> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution >> > > _______________________________________________ > use-revolution mailing list > [email protected] > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your > subscription preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution > -- http://www.andregarzia.com All We Do Is Code. _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [email protected] Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
