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over a year ago
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Inspired by the computer thread - how annoying is it that keyboards wear after only a month or so usage? I touch type so its not much of a problem but anyone who doesnt looks in dismay if they ask to use my pc and half of the letters are rubbed.
In todays technological times you'd think someone would come up with a decent solution to the problem. Everything is such a throwaway these days.
When I first learned to type I had a machine that had glass letters on it and they never wore out fifty years on!
Nobody will invent an indestructable letter for a keyboard because they'd rather you renewed.
Any hints on where to get non rub keys from? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"thought you said you touch typed, so why do you need to be able to see the characters?
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Read further on and I explain why I have colleagues to consider. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"put clear nail varnish on keys they dont rub off then"
Tried that to no avail. Also put sticky letters on and they turned to gunge after a little while. I must be heavy handed lol.
I might go to Dragons den with my idea!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I might go to Dragons den with my idea!!
Pretty sure the dragins would prefer solutions rather than problems!"
How do you solve a problem like Susannahhhhhhhhhhh  |
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over a year ago
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"maybe in the not too distant future all keyboards will be touch sensitive screens like the ipad and phones? No letters to rub off then. "
Oh gosh no not another set of new rsi's to contend with in this computing age!!! Its a disaster if someone moves your typing seat just an inch!! |
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on dangerous ground here
I use an ultra thin Mac aluminium keyboard it has ceramic keys they dont wear
But they are £60
so you get what u pay for
Ps the Hp hkeyboards on the pc's at work are 7 years old and in good condition 2. |
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"on dangerous ground here
I use an ultra thin Mac aluminium keyboard it has ceramic keys they dont wear
But they are £60
so you get what u pay for
Ps the Hp hkeyboards on the pc's at work are 7 years old and in good condition 2."
I have had expensive keyboards and cheap keyboards - always the same problem. I don't think £60 is excessive for something that doesnt wear. I paid £115 for an illuminating keyboard which was so flimsy and thin I couldnt press hard on it without it shooting across the desk. I dont have a mac though but the ceramic keyboard sounds fab.
Work keyboards are indented like the ones I described that we used to repair with a wax stick. |
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I use an alienware keyboard and all the keys are still perfect.... Was close too £150 though, no idea what the actual keys have on them but they feel like silk, it was bought nearly 4 yrs ago now and still going strong |
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I also touch type but I must have a really good keyboard, been using it for nearly a year after I spilt coffee on the last one and the letters are still as good as new |
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"I use an alienware keyboard and all the keys are still perfect.... Was close too £150 though, no idea what the actual keys have on them but they feel like silk, it was bought nearly 4 yrs ago now and still going strong"
I've just sourced one but it has bright green illuminous keys - but youre pointing me in the right direction thanks xxxx |
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"on dangerous ground here
I use an ultra thin Mac aluminium keyboard it has ceramic keys they dont wear
But they are £60
so you get what u pay for
Ps the Hp hkeyboards on the pc's at work are 7 years old and in good condition 2.
I have had expensive keyboards and cheap keyboards - always the same problem. I don't think £60 is excessive for something that doesnt wear. I paid £115 for an illuminating keyboard which was so flimsy and thin I couldnt press hard on it without it shooting across the desk. I dont have a mac though but the ceramic keyboard sounds fab.
Work keyboards are indented like the ones I described that we used to repair with a wax stick."
u dont need a mac to use them as they are USB just plug and play
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"on dangerous ground here
I use an ultra thin Mac aluminium keyboard it has ceramic keys they dont wear
But they are £60
so you get what u pay for
Ps the Hp hkeyboards on the pc's at work are 7 years old and in good condition 2.
I have had expensive keyboards and cheap keyboards - always the same problem. I don't think £60 is excessive for something that doesnt wear. I paid £115 for an illuminating keyboard which was so flimsy and thin I couldnt press hard on it without it shooting across the desk. I dont have a mac though but the ceramic keyboard sounds fab.
Work keyboards are indented like the ones I described that we used to repair with a wax stick.
u dont need a mac to use them as they are USB just plug and play
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yeah I checked them out - not chunky enough for my tastes. I like sturdy and curved. Found a company called Cherry - they make really good ones gonna give them a ring tomorrow xx |
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