they made a USB version of that same keyboard.
Curtis Delzer
HS
K 6 V F O
Rialto, CA
cur...@calweb.com
On 1/25/2020 12:19 AM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone wrote:
Gawd! I remember those huge heavy IBM keyboards fondly, though mine expired a
while ago now. Couldn't find a 5-pin DIN adapter to
use it by.
robH, has to dash.
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From: "Alan Lemly" <wale...@gmail.com>
To: <viphone@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 10:27 PM
Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard
Sieghard,
I'm interested in the Logitech G613 Lightspeed Wireless mechanical gaming
keyboard and Amazon is selling it currently for USD $69.99
which seems a good price. I'll confess that I'm a big fan of old-school
keyboards which have distinctive mechanical click feedback
when pressing the keys and I'm still using an old IBM PC AT keyboard that I
snagged from the trash where I used to work. This
keyboard is a tank and was obviously over-spec'ed but I offer this up so you'll
know the type of keyboard I'm used to using.
I know you commented on the switches of this Logitech not being as nice as the
other expensive keyboard you mentioned but I'm
curious as to your opinion of its mechanical click feedback. I welcome any
additional comments you could share about it before I
order one.
Thanks in advance.
Alan Lemly
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 1:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard
If you want a big full-size keyboard for both computer and iPhone I highly
recommend the Logitech G613 Lightspeed Wireless
mechanical gaming keyboard.
It has no backlighting, it uses a USB dongle for connectivity to the PC which
has a 1 millisecond latency and you can pair it to
your phone via Bluetooth which is also super responsive. Switching is done via
a slider switch and it’s virtually instant.
I use this keyboard as my main office keyboard, it is big and heavy and not
something you would want to travel with and my only
complaint is that it uses these Japanese switches called Roma-G, I wish it used
Cherry MX Blue switches which I have on my wired
keyboards from the company “Das Keyboard”, I have the model called Professional
4 and they are amazing, but also expensive.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Michael
Feir
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 3:42 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard
Seeing as I've spent a small fortune in search of a satisfactory keyboard, I
thought I ought to pipe up here. I have a smaller
keyboard from Microsoft called the Microsoft Universal Mobile keyboard. It's
compact and fairly rugged with a plastic rubber coated
lid which doubles as a stand. You need to type in a code when pairing but once
that's done, there's realy no lag. I don't know if
it's still available for sale so you might have to chase that one with Ebay or
something.
The keyboard I'm typing on now is cheeper because it's a 60% mechanical
keyboard from Keymove. They've made quite a splash in
mechanical keyboard circles recently. I got mine for $50 Canadian on Amazon.
You can choose the switch type you want. I like red
linear switches. Other types have extra audible clicks and add more feel to
typing. It only has 61 keys and you don't get multimedia
controls. You do get an actual physical on/off switch on the bottom. The key
for slash and question mark is tucked in the corner
formed by the bottom and right arrows which takes time to get used to. There's
no way that I've discovered to easly turn off the rgb
lighting. You don't have to enter a number code when you pair it. The
advantages are that it uses Bluetooth4 and reports the status
of your battery to the battery widget in the Today view of your iOS device.
Nice to be able to check the battery level. There's
absolutely zero lag to contend with and the board doesn't feel cramped. It is
somewhat noisy to type on so I only use it at home.
I've just backed a Keychron K6 mechanical keyboard on Kickstarter. It has
physical switches to change between wired, Bluetooth and
off as well as one to switch between devices. It uses Bluetooth 3 but given the
stellar reviews of their prior keyboards, I don't
expect much lag. I went with red optical switches which should help deal with
any lag if I'm wrong. This keyboard will also give me
multimedia functions despite being a 65% keyboard. I'll also have home and end
keys.
Another keyboard I've tried was from Anker. It's quiet and compact. It also has
multimedia keys. Doesn't report its battery level
and unfortunately suffers from a smigion of lag. Just enough to be quite
annoying at times. Otherwise, it's a really nice design for
a travelling keyboard.
Earlier, I backed a keyboard from Hexgears called the X1. Again, wonderful
build quality and a pleasure to type on but absolutely
horrid Bluetooth connectivity. I use it on my computer now but that one has to
pretty much go in the loses column.
It's very hard to get something which checks all the boxes. I have fairly high
hopes for the Keychron K6 but as you can see, I've
been wrong before. I'll have to wait quite a while before I think of taking
another crack at that illusive perfect Bluetooth
keyboard. It seems to be my holy grail. I suppose, if it injures my fingers to
type on one, that could well change to being my Moby
Dick. I can tell you that it certainly won't be my fountain of youth. My wife Sara
and my parents have often exclaimed "Another
keyboard!" in a manner which may well qualify for genuine horror. Perhaps, one
of you will find that perfect keyboard and the quest
can come to a glorious end. Meanwhile, best of luck to all who set out to find
the perfect typing tool that surely must exist.
On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 4:17 AM Simon A Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote:
I have both the k380 from Logitech and the apple magic keyboard,
If you want simple and easy get the apple magic bt keyboard,
Charging is done through the same lightening cable that can do your phone or
iPad / ipod etc.
It's small light and has the same keyboard layout to that of the mac books
But a lot more cost for the board when buying.
The Logitech is great lightweight and able to pair with multiple devices / os's
Feels nice to type
On and simple to switch between different devices.
And a hell of a lot cheaper to buy.
Hpe this helps.
-----Original Message-----
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Robin
Sent: Thursday, 23 January 2020 5:08 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard
Yeah, I'm gonna Stay Tuned to "This Thread" as I'm interested in possibly
addin' a BlueTooth KeyBoard (QUERTY KeyBoard) to use
with My iPhone. I'm more Interested in a FullSize KeyBoard (Durable) At 06:52
PM 1/22/2020, you wrote:
Hey all, coming out here to get recommendations for good Bluetooth
keyboards for my iPhone. I had one in the past it was logitech but
it’s not charging for some reason anymore. I was just seeing what
different models people liked what brands? Pros and cons as well.
Thanks so much and advance.
Kellie and Loki
Sent from my iPhone
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