On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:25 PM, Joe Fleming <
joe@selectitaly.com> 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 <joe@selectitaly.com> 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
>>
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