sorry about that last message... getting used to my new keyboard. :) Dinovo Edge is a nice piece of gear- worth every penny. makes using a computer a little more like watching TV. -jmz On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 7:11 PM, Joshua Zeidner wrote: > > > On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Joshua Zeidner wrote: > >> >> >> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:25 PM, Joe Fleming wrote: >> >>> If the keyboard is anything like the original DiNovo ( >>> http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/images/logitech_dinovo_media_desktop.gif) >>> then I can recommend it highly. I own 2 of the original ones and absolutely >>> love them though the spacebar on the one is kind of flaking out (after 2 >>> years of daily development work). I like that it's so much like a laptop >>> keyboard and takes so little effort to type on. It's like my fingers just >>> glide over the keys and the words or code I'm looking to produce magically >>> appears on the screen. >>> >>> Lifehacker just had a poll on the 10 best keyboards a couple months back: >>> http://lifehacker.com/5058929/the-best-keyboard-youve-ever-typed-on >>> >>> Anyway, I'd say hit up a local Fry's or CC or something, try some out and >>> see what you think. If you like it, buy it, and if you hate it (or want to >>> buy it cheaper online.....), return it. >>> >> >> >> >> apparently, the diNovo Edge is not easy to find in local stores. :( >> >> my issue is I like to have my keyboard in my lap, and this one is 1) >> wireless, 2) has a good trackpad, 3) looks good (form follows function). >> BTW- it is not recommended to work with your laptop actually on your lap. >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4078895.stm >> >> I prefer to do everything with my keyboard, im not a big mouse fan. >> ASMOF, there is a whole subculture of people who use their keyboard for >> everything including web surfing. >> >> >> -jmz >> >> >> >>> >>> FYI, if you're looking for a good keyboard for your HTPC, I highly >>> recommend the original Logitech cordless PS3 one: >>> http://reviews.cnet.com/keyboards/logitech-cordless-mediaboard-for/4505-3134_7-32319140.html. >>> The touchpad will work just as far as the keyboard does (unlike a normal >>> cordless mouse), which is pretty far (30 feet or more), it uses a simple USB >>> connector, requires no drivers, and best of all, lacks a windoze key ;) >>> >>> -Joe >>> >>> Joshua Zeidner wrote: >>> >>> >>> Thanks Joe! >>> >>> any other keyboard connaisseurs here? I know you're out there. >>> >>> also looking at the DiNovo Edge: >>> http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-967685-0403-diNovo-Edge/dp/B000J43HJ8 >>> >>> -jmz >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Joe Fleming wrote: >>> >>>> They've gotten some pretty great reviews, but they're still basically >>>> just an IBM Model M clone. With a little effort on your part and a little >>>> searching for a used Model M, you could build your own on the cheap. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://lifehacker.com/5060618/diy-das-keyboard-swanky-stealth-on-the-cheap >>>> >>>> I've never personally used one, but I have yet to see a bad review. >>>> >>>> -Joe >>>> >>>> Joshua Zeidner wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> does anyone here have/use a Das Keyboard? are they worth the price? >>>> >>>> -jmz >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings:http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings:http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >