On Nov 8, 2008, at 10:51 AM, Gerhard wrote:

> [Default] On Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:02:11 +0000, peter green wrote:
>
>>> One thing I'd really want but couldn't find so far is a full-sized,
>>> reasonably priced keyboard that has keys like the ones that come  
>>> with
>>> notebooks. I've seen a few, but they never are full-sized.
>>
>> What is your definition of reasonablly priced? apple seem to do one  
>> but
>> it's a bit pricey.
>
> If you mean this one <http://www.apple.com/keyboard/>, it's $49 --
> which I would pay for a keyboard I like; I've paid more for one that I
> didn't really like that much but was best among the ones I could put
> my hand on :)
>
> No clue however whether (and how) it works on a PC... and over the
> last few years I got used to the hand position the Microsoft Natural
> keyboard has. Not sure what I would prefer... the more comfortable
> form with the big, clunky, noisy keys or a conventional, flat form
> with nice, soft, short-movement notebook-style keys -- I know I'd
> prefer the form of the Microsoft Natural keyboard with notebook-style
> keys :)
>
> As for reasonably priced, I think if it's of proven quality, I'd pay
> up to $200 for that. Probably even more. This and the monitor are the
> parts of the computer I'm in touch with almost all my working day.
>
> Gerhard

I have a Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard at home and work. They're a  
little spendy (~$150), but I have found them to be excellent if you  
want a short-stroke "normal" layout keyboard. The keys use the  
scissors action rather than a membrane contact. Nice feel, fairly  
thin, pretty quiet, not too huge. The trackpad is occasionally handy.  
The one main drawback is that there is no numeric keypad, although  
there are plenty of separate ones you can add on if needed. It works  
fine with Mac, PC, and Linux.

-Pete
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