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Article #890Re: Keyboard wear
From: Bob Retelle
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 08:52
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 08:52
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On Sun, 21 Apr 2002 06:27:43 +1000, "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote: >Looking at a decent modern cordless keyboard, dont care too much about >cost, basically want something that will last for years and is decent to use. > >I relatively recently got off my arse and sent for a decent >branded keyboard, instead of farting around with cheapys. >Went for the MS, for no particular reason, after getting >pissed off at how quickly the lettering wears off the cheapys. > >Only to find that the MS Internet Pro is already showing significant >wear with the lettering after 6 months use. And significant physical >wear on those keys too, basically the roughened surface is now smooth. > >Doesnt anyone do proper double shot injection moulded keytops anymore ? > I usually buy Keytronics keyboards for about $25. The one I'm typing on now is polished nice and smooth- can't do anything about that unless you use stainless steel for the key surfaces (but who cares anyway?). The keys appear to be double shot- nice and clear after a couple years of typing away (although I'm not about to pull one off to check the backside to be sure). Of course, it's not wireless, but it IS well made. BobR
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