I think it's time for a new keyboard...

[jimnms]

I'm still using an original MS natural keyboard. Some of the keys are starting to not quit working. First it was the 5 on the numpad, now the 1 key on the regular numbers doesn't want to work. Now the right CTRL key is giving out.

I've tried the new MS Natural keyboards, and I don't like them. They've re-arranged they keys, and made them smaller.

I've tried other knockoff "natural" keyboards, but they just aren't the same. I tried a regular style keyboard, but I've typed on this MS Natural for so long and the curl in my right hand fits the keyboard just right that the regular style keyboards are harder for me to use.

Doesn't anybody make a simple 102 key keyboard anymore. They now all have 200+ keys by adding email and internet buttons and crap. Hell I hardly use all 102 keys on this one, I don't need any extras.

I've already taken the keyboard apart and tried cleaning it, but it didn't help.

What kind of keyboard are you other low level quads using?

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[Scott Pruett]

In my pre-mac days I found basic Logitech keyboards to be the best for what I wanted. They're inexpensive, don't click obnoxiously, and have a certain smoothness about them that some dont (e.g. the ones Dell ships w/ everything). You should be able to find a low-frills one pretty easily for $15 or less. Online retailers are good bets.

nowadays I have a Powerbook & absolutely love the keyboard on it. It's more low-profile than the keyboard on the Dell laptop I had beforehand... thus making it very easy for me to type quickly (I use a typing splint on one hand only). At work I have a Powermac w/ the supplied Apple keyboard. No complaints. I think they're too pricey if you buy them seperately though.

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[Katilea]

I have an old clamshell iBook that I find harder to type on now.

The new iMac i got last august has good keyboard the spacing is good for me and i have it on slow keys so i cant accidently hit load of keys. I use word prediction and abbreviation expansion on keystrokes too.

It is really hard to get a keyguard for Mac keyboards though in UK. The only UK seller mentioned on apple website no longer does them.

I've thought of large keys keyboards but they dont have the apple keys and I really like the look of the ultra thin aluminium one i have.

By the way, what is a typing splint?

[takenaback]

I've got this one I think it's great, buttons are easy to the touch and I make fewer mistakes.
http://www.multibiz.net.au/Script/MCH/ShopProductS.asp?ObjectID=A4E33D80-7110-4B88-98B8-544BCC95F9FC
Cherry also make a cordless version with a few extra functions. http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/keyboards/Desktop/M85_26000//index.htm I think you'd be surprised how good these are and at a good price for the corded one. Not sure of availability in US. I've had Logitech keyboards before but these are much better imo.