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Another useless poll - What keyboard do you use?
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Logitech G15 here as well. Got it for all the features 
backlighting, LCD display and the programmable macro keys.
backlighting, LCD display and the programmable macro keys.
Wired Apple full size aluminum keyboard.
But I've been wondering if the MadCatz world work:
The MadCatz gamer mice (R.A.T.5 and R.A.T.7, etc.) have OS X drivers and are extremely well made!!!
I'm using the R.A.T.5
But I've been wondering if the MadCatz world work:
The MadCatz gamer mice (R.A.T.5 and R.A.T.7, etc.) have OS X drivers and are extremely well made!!!
I'm using the R.A.T.5
Wired Apple full size aluminum keyboard.
But I've been wondering if the MadCatz world work:
The MadCatz gamer mice (R.A.T.5 and R.A.T.7, etc.) have OS X drivers and are extremely well made!!!
I'm using the R.A.T.5
Total "porn cam" on top. Or is it an "extreme" gauge?
I use the bluetooth Apple laptop style keyboard because my mouse pad is so big
For gaming I use a wired Aluminum micro Everglide thing that lights up because w,a,s,d needs little space and I want to feel as though I am on a cheesy PC rig in those moments.
My Mac Pro is on its third keyboard (all wired).
The first one was the translucent white keyboard they shipped just prior to the thin aluminum wired keyboard they presently ship as standard.
I then bought the thin aluminum keyboard because I found it much easier to keep clean and the typing feel actually isn't too shabby (for a membrane).
But about year ago, I upgraded to the Mac layout version of the Matias Tactile Pro 3: fully mechanical Alps switches on every key and a superb feel. They're a bit pricey (I think I paid around $125 for mine through OWC), but worth it. It's also quite loud, but I've grown used to it and I just filter the noise out now.
They now make a new variant of this keyboard that has quieter switches called the Quiet Pro. And from what Matias claims, it's supposed have much of the same feel and quietness the Extended II (the best keyboard Apple ever made) had. I suppose I'll give it a try when I have over $100 burning a hole in my pocket for an input device again.
The first one was the translucent white keyboard they shipped just prior to the thin aluminum wired keyboard they presently ship as standard.
I then bought the thin aluminum keyboard because I found it much easier to keep clean and the typing feel actually isn't too shabby (for a membrane).
But about year ago, I upgraded to the Mac layout version of the Matias Tactile Pro 3: fully mechanical Alps switches on every key and a superb feel. They're a bit pricey (I think I paid around $125 for mine through OWC), but worth it. It's also quite loud, but I've grown used to it and I just filter the noise out now.
They now make a new variant of this keyboard that has quieter switches called the Quiet Pro. And from what Matias claims, it's supposed have much of the same feel and quietness the Extended II (the best keyboard Apple ever made) had. I suppose I'll give it a try when I have over $100 burning a hole in my pocket for an input device again.
It's a touch-screen. It allows you to select different settings (game assignments, light color and intensity, CPU and GPU usage and temperatures, and a buttload more). I've played with them in the shops some. They certainly appeal to the geek-child in me!
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I migrated to Logitech’s Easy-Switch K811 keyboard three weeks ago. Since I work on a MBPr as well as my Mac Pro, this keyboard makes alternating between them a pleasure.
I was trying to zoom into that image with no success. It appears that the Function Keys are on the left side, and where the Function keys normally are, are "soft keys?" What do they do?
Suppose the feel of the clickiness is preferred. I can totally understand, it's why I like the ApplePro.
I feel I type faster on a keyboard with a positive feel and clicking. Basically it's the same as a Matias, ALPS keyswitches, but keyboards were built stronger then. This one has a steel frame.
Features I like:
1. Convenient Escape key.
2. Control key where the IMHO useless "Caps Lock" currently resides. (I make the caps lock my Command key).
3. Extra large Enter and Backspace keys.
4. I not only use one on my Mac, I also have one on my Windows workstation at work so it's easy to go between them.
5. Did I mention it's strong? Has to be to survive 24 years of daily use. Also weighs about 4 pounds so it's not going to move around. And it also scares people away from using my computer, which is fine by me!
Normally? It depends. It's the same layout on the left as the IBM PC XT keyboard (but with added F11 and F12 keys). It's the same layout on the right as an IBM PC AT keyboard.
The "soft keys" are actually a template where you can write what the function keys do. Very popular in it's day when function keys were heavily used.
I use an Apple full-sized, wired keyboard on my Mac Pro. It's a real keyboard for a real computer.
On the other hand my puny, laptop-in-a-box mini has an Apple BT keyboard, a puny laptop-in-a-slab keyboard.
If Apple sold wireless, full-sized keyboards for $100 each I would be at the Apple Store today to buy two of them.
On the other hand my puny, laptop-in-a-box mini has an Apple BT keyboard, a puny laptop-in-a-slab keyboard.
If Apple sold wireless, full-sized keyboards for $100 each I would be at the Apple Store today to buy two of them.
Like the WordPerfect overlays with your choice of highlight color across the functions... Those were the days...
The control, shift, and alt keys have red, green, and blue text respectively to match the WordPerfect overlay used on my keyboard.
I need to point out another feature of the Omnikey that is missing from most keyboards today -- the text on the keys is molded completely through the surface and can't be rubbed off. The keys are every bit as good as the day they were made (except for probably some yellowing!).
I use a Filco Majestouch 2 with blue switches and blank keycaps. After using a mechanical keyboard, I don't want to use anything else.
I think everyone here likes their numeric keypad. I would probably get a wireless/solar one if Apple offered it, but as many IP addresses as I type throughout the day, I need that keypad!
I do use the Magic Trackpad in OS X, which I really do like. Along with the Apple included battery charger, etc.
Das Model S Professional Keyboard for Mac.
After my old white keyboard keys started sticking this Das model has been clacking away like I'm back in 1990.
After my old white keyboard keys started sticking this Das model has been clacking away like I'm back in 1990.