i wanna skinny keyboard

itim100 · Sep 2, 2003

i wanna keyboard that's like a removed laptop keyboard only prettier. Like, same key travel and stuff. Anybody know of any really small good full featured slim keyboard? Newegg doesn't seem to have any... btw, less than 30$ please.

twest17 · Sep 2, 2003

i dont know about less than $30, but my eluminx keyboard is just like a laptop keyboard... only it lights up.

itim100 · Sep 2, 2003

how much and where, isn't there anything like that that doesn't lite up?

twest17 · Sep 2, 2003

it costs around $100, its at a lot of store just do a quick search, and it is only available in versions that light up..
although viewsonic makes a keyboard that looks similar that is just black and silver but i havent used it so i dont know for sure. newegg carries it.

Tc3 Toad · Sep 2, 2003

I have one but it was a kb/mouse combo 100$ HERE I like it and it is wireless too.

twest17 · Sep 2, 2003

here is the viewsonic one i mentioned: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...=63&manufactory=1226&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1 $29

DaBigJ · Sep 2, 2003

well this one is out of stock: http://www.svcompucycle.com/qalloykeyboard.html

but this one looks nice: http://store6.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1757_17065355

Maxvla · Sep 2, 2003

DaBigJ said:
well this one is out of stock: http://www.svcompucycle.com/qalloykeyboard.html

but this one looks nice: http://store6.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1757_17065355

that second one is perfect. i had the same keyboard but with the num pad on it. its exactly like a laptop keyboard. all the others mentioned in this thread are larger.

krm197 · Sep 2, 2003

I think alot of people on newegg preferred the viewsonic slim keyboard as opposed to the zippy one. Alot of people were surprised at how small the zippy keyboard actually was.

Maxvla · Sep 3, 2003

krm197 said:
I think alot of people on newegg preferred the viewsonic slim keyboard as opposed to the zippy one. Alot of people were surprised at how small the zippy keyboard actually was.

yep. that was my thought as well when i got mine. i got used to it and it was tough to change back when i got the viewsonic for another rig. i eventually sold the zippy since the viewsonic had 2 usb ports built it.. which makes wiring alot easier since i can just plug my printer and mouse into my keyboard.

mbentley · Sep 3, 2003

my vote goes for the viewsonic keyboard. that is actually what i am typing on right now. you have to get used to the location of the home, end, page up, page down, etc... keys but after you get used to it, this thing is wonderful. it is, however, the same length and width of a normal keyboard. it is just slim with the notepad type keys.

nauqneyugn · Sep 3, 2003

I believe Coolermaster has a slim keyboard as well. Aluminum goodness!

blackhabit · Sep 3, 2003

DaBigJ said:
but this one looks nice: http://store6.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1757_17065355

here is it with lights http://store.yahoo.com/extremepcgear/luminkeyboard.html

CrashOveride · Sep 4, 2003

The apple iMac keyboards are kinda slim like that, I like them, and yes they work for a PC. (though they are pretty damn expensive for a keyboard).

This one is kinda nice looking (and the vendor is reputable)
http://www.pcclub.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A3806001#

itim100 · Sep 6, 2003

I think i will go for the zippy at newegg (the one without lights). Its much cheaper there, and lights are (edited by cw823). Thanks for showing me the zippys guys!

Kid Payne · Sep 8, 2003

DaBigJ said:
well this one is out of stock: http://www.svcompucycle.com/qalloykeyboard.html

but this one looks nice: http://store6.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1757_17065355

I used the second one for about 2 months and it's okay. Small, and the buttons press like laptop keyboards too. I think my buddy got it at newegg for almost a 100 bucks.

RoadWarrior · Sep 8, 2003

I'm sorry, did you say you LIKE the key travel on a laptop keybaord? Heh, well takes all types I guess

I'm using a "lap sized" more compact keyboard at this moment, it's just like a regular keyboard only iy hasn't got the number pad, there's a special shift that overlays a keypad on the regular keyboard, like most laptops have. It's actually and old piece of equipment, one of the old PS/2 IBM model M keyboards. Part number 1391472. I'm using it on this machine because I don't have much of a desktop to put a keyboard on and it is very handy for using on your lap.

regards,

Road Warrior

Kid Payne · Sep 8, 2003

Oh no. I personally find it very unconfortable actually, but my friend wanted a small keyboard and I used it for a couple of months because he had left it here at my house.

Captain Slug · Sep 9, 2003

I'm using the viewsonic model and I just love it. The key-travel is alot smaller which allows me to type alot faster with less effort. With that keyboard I can type page upon page without my fingers getting stiff.

It's shiny too :drool:

madcow235 · Sep 9, 2003

IBM makes a nifty keyboard that is the same as a removed laptop keyboard it even has the little mouse.
http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/s...d=-840&langId=-1&partNumber=31P8950&storeId=1
Looks kinda weird but i bet it works pretty well.

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