It finaly broke

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:20 am

After 20+ years this model M clone keyboard died. It still works... but the down and right arrow do not. I kinda need them for games. Now I have to go get a new keyboard. I don't really want one with the extra windows keys on it. Considering when gaming i use alt as jump and shift to duck. I don't want to be hitting the windows key and having it shift focus to the start menu.

Can anyone recommend a decent well built keyboard? I might have a Real model M somewhere, but I think the noise would bother me after awhile. Thanks.

BTW... This keyboard is AT, newer ones are ps2 right?

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:45 am

I have like 4 IBM AT Clicky Key keyboards at my other house.. lol Hope you find what you're looking for

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:23 pm

LOL, I use the fancy schmancy Microsoft Natural 4000 model. Can't stand clickity ones. I do like ones that have good key travel though.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:56 pm

I like the Dell multimedia keyboards, but they're no longer made so I bought 16 used ones from Ebay and 70% of them are in excellent condition, so I'm set for a few years.

As for the Windows key, I just remove it. Easy fix.

Err · Post by **Err** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:38 pm

I'm using an 8-year old gateway keyboard. I've thought about getting a new one but I can't see spending $$$ on one. I also have a very old Packard Bell and an off brand USB (micro) that both work very well.

I'm sure you can find an old keyboard on e-bay you like as FP did.

There are several model-m: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1311&_nkw=ibm+model+m+keyboard&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Hey FP: here's another lot of 10 dell multimedia keyboards: http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-10-DELL-MULTIMEDIA-USB-KEYBOARD-SK-8135-/350359795647?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51931237bf

This is what I currently use: http://cgi.ebay.com/GATEWAY-KEYBOARD-NEW-SK-9920-/180513818885?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2a07764905

Err · Post by **Err** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:43 pm

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:24 am

Yup those are the ones and that's the same seller I bought them from. Guy was prompt.

I'm good. I have at least 10 keyboards in excellent condition. Since I go through around one a year that should hold me a while.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:45 am

Just saw this for those who love the mechanical keyboards (also note the lack of a certain key):

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/19023

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:36 pm

Found an all most exact copy of what I had:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6823131128

It has a windows key but I think i can live with it considering its the exact keyboard layout. And its a plus that it is black! and usb and not AT.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:42 pm

Just pry the Windows key off.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:39 am

Ok this new keyboard is great. Its ever so slightly different from my old one. Turns out the windows key is right where my alt key was. I have disabled the windows key, but is there a way to remap it to be just another right alt key?

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:11 am

I had a free program once that would reassign the key functions for any key.. Lemme see if I can find it..

eGo

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:13 am

Here it is : http://www.tucows.com/preview/327616

GL!

eGo