Possibly One of the Best Keyboards Ever

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Aside from my HTPC keyboard (which is wireless), I only use Keytronic keyboards since they are pretty much the best keyboards ever. I even bought one for my computer at work. Keytronic FTW.

Just look at their marketing. 'Best Keyboard You Will Ever Buy' or something like that.
 
Best Keyboard I've ever used is the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. Great quality, great materials, and it feels wonderful to type on.

 
That keyboard doesn't appear to have backlit keys? Honestly, since forking over the money for a Logitech backlit model, I'll never go without one again.
 
If you're a fast typist, a standard keyboard can never be the best. The natural keyboards are simply, well, more natural and much easier to use, unless you're a woman, or a wimpy, narrow shouldered man. The angle is all wrong.

Microsoft makes keyboards with good placement, but the keys are mushy and horrible. The old IBMs had a nice feel, but the standard pencil-neck layout. I wish someone would figure out that using both would be best.
 
[citation][nom]doomsdaydave11[/nom]I am definitely not hunt and peck typist, but it seems pointless not to put the letters on it.[/citation]
Ionno i rather not have letters on it if it's like those cheap keyboard where the letters are just thinly painted on like the some of the Saitek keyboard i've seen instead of a like my lovely old G15 where the keys are clear but painted black on the inside everything but the letter really i wonder if any company invested into what plastic and process feels the best cuz a good feeling keyboard when the fingers are at a rest is a nice thing.

But really would would pay the same for a keyboard without letters, i'd pay less but not the same why pay for less?
 
i'll stick with my logitech, after 5+ years of uses i don't see any letter fades mind you i am a gamer and play game every single day.
 
fat keys blow, get a razer lycosa lets u type faster, i can type on it at 90wpm
 
[citation][nom]rizky_pratama[/nom]i'll stick with my logitech, after 5+ years of uses i don't see any letter fades mind you i am a gamer and play game every single day.[/citation]
My logitech is about 3 years old and some of the keys are starting to wipe off. Luckily for me, I don't really care.
 
I have a customer who has a DAS... he likes it... My wife (formerly 130+ wpm typist) tried it for several days and pronounced it ok.

I use an IBM Model M Space Saver (83 key model Part # 1397681, mfg 09-21-92). My wife's is an older one... Model M Part # 1391472, mfg 19NOV87.

Yes, rooket, mechanical switches do wear out, but nowhere near as fast as do the cheapo rubber dome models, and I have the Model Ms to prove it. I rather doubt, from your comments, that you have ever used a good keyboard. To wit: you are blowing smoke :).
 
I have a customer who has a DAS... he likes it... My wife (formerly 130+ wpm typist) tried it for several days and pronounced it ok.

I use an IBM Model M Space Saver (83 key model Part # 1397681, mfg 09-21-92). My wife's is an older one... Model M Part # 1391472, mfg 19NOV87.

Yes, rooket, mechanical switches do wear out, but nowhere near as fast as do the cheapo rubber dome models, and I have the Model Ms to prove it. I rather doubt, from your comments, that you have ever used a good keyboard. To wit: you are blowing smoke :).
 
I haven't had a single issue with Logitech keyboards even though I've spilled my whole fridge on them.
Apple's keyboard looks good and such but it isn't made for typing.
This German keyboard looks rather tall, the body as well as the keys, which reminds me of a typewriter and is certainly no joy to write on.
 
[citation][nom]ksabo_tomshardware[/nom]you aint seen nothing yet. If you care about keyboards check out geekhack.org or just buy a real keyboard from elitekeyboards.com.i've tried them all nothing beats a realforce 87u. yes, it's pricey but hey you use it every single day.[/citation]

They all use Cheery keyswitches just like the das. They are just as equal as the das if not worse because of their build quality. Buy a das, you will never go back.

[citation][nom]zmanz[/nom]I'll stick to Logitech, thanks. A keyboard with blank keys is like a book without words in it. Or, if you wanna look at it from a "hardcore" user ideal, a black car with the windows also painted black. My keyboard also doesn't "flake out with 2 or 2 keys pressed".[/citation]

If you would actually read you would know that they sell a model with the letters on (in a pretty bad ass font). Also, your Logitech will never compared to a das because Logitech only makes keyboards with a membrame (the soft, shitty, non-responsive puke pad you call a keyboard). Use a keyboard with mechanical key switches (that means each key has it's own individual switch. A membrane keyboard has one floppy pad that controls all input). You cannot beat a mechanical keyboard. It is clearly superior in gaming and normal use.
 
This would be quite a nice keyboard if it WERE NOT for the clicky clicky. I like my keyboard to be quiet. I touch type both qwerty and dvorak, so what the keys say on them have no sway over me. I can, and do, even switch between keyboard layouts, as some of the older games hotkeys could not be remapped, and I learned the hotkeys on the qwerty layout (not to mentioned it was optimized for the qwerty layout).

If they ever built a quiet one. I would surely buy one. I also like lower profile flatter keyboards ever since I started using a laptop. Less pressure for typing nets higher proficiency.
 
Looks very nice, makes you feel like a real pro when it comes to typing
words and sentences with a keyboards like this. :) "Look Ma, No Letters!"
Also, this keyboard makes you press the exact keys you want and knowing
exactly where those letters are and by doing it over and over again,
your memory is enhanced and strengthen. Though i still love my Razer
Tarantula.
 
Logitech might not make the worlds best keyboards, but to say that they make crap keyboards is just stupid dribble.

I'm typing on a "fully loaded" Logitech that was referenced in the article and have done so daily for more years than I can remember. I typically type 50-70wpm and the only significant sign of wear on this board is a smooth spot on the space bar wear my rough skinned thumb has hit it countless times...

The 's' key has SLIGHT wear on it but is still very readable, a point I can easily live with considering the use this keyboard has given me.

I can live with saying Logitech doesn't make the finest keyboards in the world, but saying they are crap is just plain misleading and the author should print a retraction...
 
[citation][nom]mjktrash[/nom]Logitech might not make the worlds best keyboards, but to say that they make crap keyboards is just stupid dribble.I'm typing on a "fully loaded" Logitech that was referenced in the article and have done so daily for more years than I can remember. I typically type 50-70wpm and the only significant sign of wear on this board is a smooth spot on the space bar wear my rough skinned thumb has hit it countless times...The 's' key has SLIGHT wear on it but is still very readable, a point I can easily live with considering the use this keyboard has given me.I can live with saying Logitech doesn't make the finest keyboards in the world, but saying they are crap is just plain misleading and the author should print a retraction...[/citation]

I said they faded, I didn't say they were crap. Please don't put words into my article that I didn't type and then demand a retraction.
 
Is it me, or this review sounds totally biased? I'm getting a bad feeling Toms Hardware. Shouldn't you have done a comparison of keyboards? What's with the subjective comments on typing experience....how do we tell what the writers preference is??
I've been reading toms hardware for a couple of years, and this article is really different from the usual. Just commenting.
 
Why mention a cheap keyboard having the letters wear off then say the best keyboard can't have its letters wear off because they are already worn off...?

I want a keyboard like my old AT-style NMB The Right Touch keyboard. 12 years strong and the letters are still not worn off. I don't want a keyboard with the letters already worn off. I have been typing without looking at the keyboard for decades, but I still want to see the letters from time to time.

I've even had the little bump for f and j wear off on top of nearly every letter worn off. It's really difficult to type when you can't see ANY letters or feel where your fingers need to be. If f and j markers wear off this kb, you'd be even more screwed.

 
Why mention a cheap keyboard having the letters wear off then say the best keyboard can't have its letters wear off because they are already worn off...?

I want a keyboard like my old AT-style NMB The Right Touch keyboard. 12 years strong and the letters are still not worn off. I don't want a keyboard with the letters already worn off. I have been typing without looking at the keyboard for decades, but I still want to see the letters from time to time.

I've even had the little bump for f and j wear off on top of nearly every letter worn off. It's really difficult to type when you can't see ANY letters or feel where your fingers need to be. If f and j markers wear off this kb, you'd be even more screwed.
 
I've yet to find something that will make me switch from my Sun type6 USB keyboard. ~3million keystrokes and not a sign of wear on it, quiet to the point you can't make angry typing noises on it (Easily at least), and looks nice enough. Yes it may be a membrane based keyboard, but I've tried the model M stuff, and personally I don't want to stab at the keys with my fingers.
 
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