Anyone own the VIEWSONIC KU-201 silver keyboard?

[h0mersimps0n]

How silver is it? Would it look ok with a brushed alum. Lian-li case? How are the buttons etc?

[Captain Slug]

I find that slim keyboards are much more comfortable once you get used the odd keyconfiguration. You don't have to press the keys down as far.

I sooooo want one. :cool:
Droooool....
http://65.119.30.151/productimage/23-150-002-01.JPG

[Dieni]

Well I am getting one of these the day my near computer shop gets them no matter the price. I already have a Trust Keyboard and they are really comfortable.

[h0mersimps0n]

yeah I have a feeling I'm gonna miss my natural keyboard. The viewsonic looks like its going to be the winner for $35. I just hope it doesn't clash too badly with my brushed aluminum...

[roYal]

yo, where can i get that trust keyboard. That keyboard looks awesome.

[h0mersimps0n]

doubt I'll be able to add an EL strip under that VIEWSONIC like I did my Natural :-(

<sigh> sacrifices... wish I could just spray paint my current one metallic silver, I just need a way to reletter my keyboard if I spray paint... ideas? do they have sticker sets or anything out there?

EDIT: something like THIS (http://www.hooleon.com/prod-replace.htm)

[parkan]

Bah, wussy memberane keyboards.

Now this is a real keyboard:

http://www.3m3718.com/imx/keyboard/modelm/bluelogo.jpg

http://www.3m3718.com/imx/keyboard/modelm/m8765373.jpg

http://www.3m3718.com/imx/digicam/keyboard/dsc01272.jpg

I use one of those every day, and it's absoultely great. It is so much easier to type when you actually have tactile and audible feedback! Yea, Buckling spring!

[h0mersimps0n]

so do you always take pictures of computer stuff you take from work, throw in your trunk and take home? LOL!!!!

[parkan]

EDIT: never mind

[Dieni]

Originally posted by Royal
yo, where can i get that trust keyboard. That keyboard looks awesome.

My local computer shop is their agent here in Malta. You can try to find an online shop in the US.

[h0mersimps0n]

just light-hearted joking around dude, no offense meant... jeeze everyone's so uptight around here tonight...

seriously nothing against you at all...

EDIT: please clarify "membrane" vs "other" type keyboard. I'm pretty sure I that "membrane" of which you are speaking is that rubber sheet that lies over the plastic with the swirlie contacts on it... I've opened quite a few keyboards in my time but nothing as old as those IBM's. Whats underneith those hoods?

[h0mersimps0n]

ok, bought the viewsonic from newegg. I will post and let everyone know how it looks and how well it matches/clashes with the lian-li brushed aluminum look... <sigh> here goes nothing. Hopefully I'll be able to throw a blue EL strip in this keyboard too! MMM now THAT would be perfect!

[Zer0fight3r]

That Keyboard looks great!

I like the Memorex keyboards.

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by h0mersimps0n
ok, bought the viewsonic from newegg. I will post and let everyone know how it looks and how well it matches/clashes with the lian-li brushed aluminum look... <sigh> here goes nothing. Hopefully I'll be able to throw a blue EL strip in this keyboard too! MMM now THAT would be perfect!

OR better yet you could write up a whole review for the front page. **hint hint** (CUZ I SAID SO)

[Skiing Squirrel]

Ah, I wish I could get one but there are two problems. No money, and it would look crappy with my SYLVANIA LCD. Its like a brown white monitor. UGLY! What about matching mice?

[subconcept]

I had a condensed keyboard, like the top one cept it didnt have the numpad. I tried to get used to it but couldnt, specialy the home end and delete keys. I ended up throwing it in my computer closet for future use on a backup comp after a week and buying a plain old ms internet keyboard hehe.

[h0mersimps0n]

write a review? On the keyboard? or insertion of the EL strip. I guess I could take some side-by-side digitals of the keyboard and my lian-li and just post it here...

Next stop, silver LCD land...

[T20]

I have been using the same keyboard since 97. It used to be white, now it is... better leave it at that ;(

I got lots of optical mice though :p

[IHateStupidPPL]

Optical mice are one of the best things to happen to computers in the last couple years IMHO. I take my Logitech Dual Optical to work with me because I cant stand scraping a pound of junk out of the mice everytime I move workstations :)

[Captain Slug]

Originally posted by IHateStupidPPL
...I cant stand scraping a pound of junk out of the mice everytime I move workstations :)

YOu must have dirty workstations (or hands) ;)

I only have to clean my ball mouse every 6 months. Optical mice still need lens cleaning.

[IHateStupidPPL]

I work with a bunch of really unprofessional(not all, just some) people that think its okay to eat massive amounts of food while talking to customers on the phone :rolleyes: I generally lock my workstation when I leave but if some jacka** decides to reboot my machine and log in then I have to move to another workstation(which involves cleaning the keyboard and scraping junk out from the mouse).

[h0mersimps0n]

I just have sweaty hands and dusty rooms, I needed to clean mine at least once a week. I tried the MS rollerball optical and even that one got gunked up daily. The only way to go is regular optical. MS/IBM, stick with da winners :-)

[h0mersimps0n]

OK, this is the first thing I'm typing on my new keyboard and boy am I having a hard time with this. It's really hard going from a massive natural keyboard to a slim model but DAMN is this a sweet looking keyboard.

I will write a review of the keyboard with digital pics of side-by-side next to my lian-li so others have a good idea of how close in color the two are.

When/IF a company ever decides to make a natural SILVER keyboard rest assured I'm dumping this one to go back. My wrists hurt already ;-)