Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy?

Posted by rohitkandhal on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @10:45AM
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I'm looking to buy a new keyboard for office use.

Recommendation please:

So far, I've these two in mind - based on online reviews. 1. Apple wired/wireless keyboard 2. Microsoft natural ergonomics 4000.

I'll be using it on Windows server machine. Not sure if Apple keyboard will work with it, but I really liked its design.

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Re:Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy? by fasteo on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @12:02PM (#8005188)

If you are old enough to miss the mechanical "click", you will love http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/

The are pricey but worth every penny; you can buy 5-6 MS natural ergonomics 4000 for the price of one.

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Re:Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy? by rohitkandhal on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @03:46PM (#8006367)

I think in the office it won't look good having so much "clicks" all day long.

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Re:Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy? by fasteo on Wednesday July 09, 2014 @03:18AM (#8008448)

There are different types of "clicks". I have got the medium, just not to bother to my colleagues.

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Re:Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy? by valarauca1 on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @10:51AM (#8004771)

I used the ergo4000 for a while in college. Its keys honestly feel a bit mushy to my taste.

I've never liked the feel of Apple Keyboards, but I do believe they work out of the box with any OS as most English USB keyboards communication is standardized.

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Re:Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy? by rohitkandhal on Wednesday July 09, 2014 @08:52AM (#8009342)

Totally agree with you about ergo4000. I was just keeping it as an option but not anymore - thank you. :)

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Re:Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy? by tjr on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @11:02AM (#8004811)

Not one of your two options, but I've really liked these:

http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Lite2-Black/dp/...

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