Electronics

[gardenman]

My old Microsoft Natural Multimedia keyboard that I've been using forever is starting to go a bit gaga. Specifically, the "A" key works fine maybe ninety percent of the time then just freezes and won't move maybe ten percent of the time without some fiddling. I've had it since 2007 so I guess I can't complain too much. I've cleaned the keyboard but it seems to be something more internal that's causing the issue.

Anyone have a recommendation on a keyboard they truly love? Thanks.

[Nuttmeg]

 @gardenman

 I am currently using a mechanical gaming keyboard. It is not my favorite, because the touch is too firm.

My favorite keyboard is a basic simple Dell.

I would look at Logitech and Microsoft products.

Logitech makes some cool rechargeable gaming mice. 

[gardenman]

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@Nuttmeg wrote:

I am currently using a mechanical gaming keyboard. It is not my favorite. The touch is too hard. 

I have used many mice and keyboards in my time. Logitech makes a quality product and so does Microsoft. 

Amazon has many choices. 

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I've been browsing the selection at Amazon and decided to replace it with the newer upgraded version of the Microsoft Natural keyboard. It's got over 2900 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of five, so that's pretty good. There should be less of an adjustment that way. When I go back to a "normal" keyboard I'm always hitting the enter key instead of the right-hand shift key. I'm used to the angled keyboard and when I'm dealing with a straight keyboard the enter key is where the right-hand shift key is on this one. It creates a certain amount of chaos when I go back to an older style keyboard.

[fthunt]

I can not use a flat keyboard - learned on the slant and it can be nothing else.  Have a $800 laptop ....bought several years ago when prices were high....and have never used it.   Can't help with your current problem - I consider you the posting 'expert' !!!!!

[Alison Wonderland]

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@fthunt wrote:

I can not use a flat keyboard - learned on the slant and it can be nothing else.  Have a $800 laptop ....bought several years ago when prices were high....and have never used it.   Can't help with your current problem - I consider you the posting 'expert' !!!!!

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There's no reason for a laptop to sit unused because you don't like the keyboard. You can buy a wireless keyboard to connect to any laptop and not use the laptop keyboard at all.

My laptop is currently closed and on a docking station while I use the connected external keyboard to type this and connected external monitors to view everything.

[fthunt]

@Alison Wonderland OKAY - thanks for the info.

[gardenman]

I can use any keyboard, but I'm used to the split keyboard on my old Natural keyboard, so it makes more sense to stick with what I'm used to. When forced to use a straight keyboard I just fold my right pinky finger up to take it out of use to avoid hitting the enter key by mistake. The new keyboard will be here Thursday or Friday so that'll be nice. There will still be an adjustment period with it, but it shouldn't be too long since it's pretty similar. The new one has some programmable keys at the top which is neat. It's a bit different but close enough to what I have now. I'm kind of intrigued by how the zoom knob on it works. That could come in handy. I think it still has a calculator button also which is neat. I'm used to just hitting that to bring up the calculator so it's nice to retain one.

[SeaMaiden]

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@gardenman wrote:

My old Microsoft Natural Multimedia keyboard that I've been using forever is starting to go a bit gaga. Specifically, the "A" key works fine maybe ninety percent of the time then just freezes and won't move maybe ten percent of the time without some fiddling. I've had it since 2007 so I guess I can't complain too much. I've cleaned the keyboard but it seems to be something more internal that's causing the issue.

Anyone have a recommendation on a keyboard they truly love? Thanks.

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Lots of keyboards at Good will...I replaced my 10 year old HP keyboard from one there brand new...3 dollars!

[SilleeMee]

I just bought a brand new HP keyboard from eBay for $14. It's identical to the one I had where a row of keys became unresponsive.