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Where Can I Find Keyboard Reviews?

Posted by Cliff on from the looking-for-information dept.

PhilLong asks: "I have a friend that is using an IBM keyboard from 5+ years back, the kind that didn't use rubber domes and had an emphatic "click" when used. I'd like to get him a new one so that he's not lost when the current one slips a key, and so he can use the ... ummm ... extra meta key. Where can I find such a keyboard, or more generally, where can I find keyboard reviews (subjective as I know they must be)?" Keyboard reviews? Now that's a neat idea...

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  1. Search engine anyone? by spinkham · · Score: 2

    www.google.com turns up quite a few reviews if you search for "keyboard review computer" (minus the
    quotes).
    http://www.reviewbooth.com/ is a meta-review site, that links to recent reviews all over the web. (check the peripherals at this link:
    http://www.reviewbooth.com/hardware/pr_review_ha rdware.asp?SearchString=peripherals&Search String2=91)
    Also Thresh's firing squad has a really good keyboard review (imho anyway). Check it out at:
    http://www.firingsquad.com/guides/keyboards/defa ult.asp

    Hoe that helps.

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    Blessed are the pessimists, for they have made backups.
  2. IBM keyboards by BJH · · Score: 2


    Well, since your friend likes IBM keyboards enough to be using one for more than five years, it's probably a good idea to get him a new one of the same or similar type.

    I picked up two genuine IBM keyboards (with the clicky keys!) at Unicomp (www.pckeyboard.com), which is located in Lexington. At the time, I paid $49 for each, which might seem a little expensive, but these things last forever.

    Be warned that Unicomp's home page can be unavailable; the easiest way to order from them is through Yahoo. Try looking here for the classic IBM keyboard, or check out their whole range from the top page here.

  3. Good review of 1 keyboard + Old IBM Keyboard SRCs by rschuler · · Score: 2

    Here is a good review of one of the old IBM keyboards www.dansdata.com/ibmkeyboard.htm. It includes a good discussion on why keyboards are still important, good for sending to potential givers of gifts to you:). It also has discussion of the technology behind the old IBM clickety-klackety 'boards, and several sources for keyboards will that old IBM tank 'board feel.

  4. Happy Hacking Keyboard by reverse+solidus · · Score: 2

    Somebody mentioned this, but didn't provide a url so here goes: www.pfuca.com One of the two versions evidently has some sort of ibm-style tactile feedback, but I'm not sure if there's an actual clicky-noise. I hope not, I hate
    that damned noise.