Das Keyboard

[Joshua Zeidner]

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Joshua Zeidner <jjzeidner at gmail.com> wrote:

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> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:25 PM, Joe Fleming <joe at selectitaly.com> wrote:
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>>  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.
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>   apparently, the diNovo Edge is not easy to find in local stores. :(
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>   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
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>   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.
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>   -jmz
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>>
>> 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
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>> Joshua Zeidner wrote:
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>>   Thanks Joe!
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>>   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
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>> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Joe Fleming <joe at selectitaly.com> wrote:
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>>> 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
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>>> I've never personally used one, but I have yet to see a bad review.
>>>
>>> -Joe
>>>
>>> Joshua Zeidner wrote:
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>>>
>>>  does anyone here have/use a Das Keyboard?  are they worth the price?
>>>
>>> -jmz
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