Do you have a favorite type of computer keyboard?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 19:59:25 -0500

http://www.computer-hardware-explained.com/types-of-computer-keyboards.html

Types of Computer Keyboards - Gaming, Ergonomic, Numeric & More

There are so many different types of computer keyboards. There are ergonomic keyboards, gaming keyboards, numeric keyboards, laptop keyboards and more. This article is designed to show and explain the different types and help you find one that is going to suit your needs.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 14 at 2016 8:02 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:02:22 -0500

I prefer the basic flat keyboard SGT Private RallyPoint Member. I have tried ergonomic keyboards but the medicines I take sometimes make it difficult in terms of being able to focus. I am still primarily a hunt and peck typist :-)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2016 8:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:04:30 -0500

I prefer a keyboard with a wristpad and slight incline.

Response by SSgt Mark Lines made Feb 14 at 2016 8:44 PM

SSgt Mark Lines — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:44:32 -0500

I preference is for a mechanical gaming keyboard. I like the feel of the mechanical switches when I type. Because I am rough on my keyboards, I like the durability built into those designed for gaming. Currently I use the Logitech G910.
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/rgb-gaming-keyboard-g910

Orion Spark G910-Mechanical-Keyboard-Logitech

G910 Orion Spark gaming keyboard, with intelligent RGB illumination, is the fastest mechanical gaming keyboard. Learn more.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 14 at 2016 9:00 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:00:19 -0500

Preferences in keyboard interfaces (keyboard, mouse, screen, etc) are extremely personal. For me, the keyboard especially. It's a matter of touch/feel. The resistance and bounce of the keys. The size and spacing (I have sausage fingers) I do a little gaming (Minecraft mostly) and like a mouse with detents in the wheel so I can "feel" the selection of inventory items/weapons/etc (gamers will understand). I use a Samsung monitor/TV which has very good resolution and refresh speed. However, no computer monitor can match my new Droid smart phone. 21 megapixel camera sold me.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 14 at 2016 10:47 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 22:47:41 -0500

I like the Microsoft ergonomic one, that elevates your wrists. I've used it for so long that I can no longer stomach using flat ones.

Response by SSG Mark Metzler made Feb 14 at 2016 11:54 PM

SSG Mark Metzler — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 23:54:41 -0500

My favorite is the old Mac keyboard with enter key next to the space bar.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Feb 15 at 2016 10:09 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:09:10 -0500

The one on this Gateway Computer that has outlasted every keyboard and computer I have ever had. Gateway made some quality product.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Feb 15 at 2016 12:47 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:47:03 -0500

I use the MS Ergo KB 4000... I need it because of carpal tunnel and DeQuervains (a tendonitis in the thumb, similar to carpal tunnel...) I would be interested in trying a gaming plank if they ever came out with an ergo version, but until then, I'm staying with this because it fits me well...

Response by PO1 Matthew Murdock made Feb 15 at 2016 2:02 PM

PO1 Matthew Murdock — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:02:23 -0500

The 5.99 goodwill type...lol. I am not a hardcore gamer by any means so it does the job.

Response by SSG Nathaniel Bendel made Feb 16 at 2016 7:34 PM

SSG Nathaniel Bendel — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 19:34:31 -0500

I used to use a Logitech gaming keyboard that was backlit and had programmable macro keys. I took a long break from gaming and have since been using the Microsoft Wave keyboard and mouse combo. It's extremely comfy and has adjustable tilt. I recently purchased some new games and found that gaming on this keyboard is just as easy as the gaming keyboard I used to have. I never really bothered with the programmable macro keys anyway so I'm not missing anything there. I do miss the backlight but that would just suck down the batteries of a wireless keyboard.