Random: Extended keyboard recommendations?

[rebeccmeister]

Some time ago, I bought a refurbished Fruit Company extended keyboard for use at work.

It appears the refurbishment has worn off, and from what I gather there isn't much that a person can do to suss out why or engage in further refurbishment efforts.

So - suggestions on other good extended keyboards? It does not need to be white and shiny metal, by any stretch.

Comments

[moodyduck]

If it doesn't have to be a Fruit Company keyboard, I have a Logitech K360 that I have used at home for years. It has a number pad, but not that section of keys between the numbers and letters. So it is relatively compact which helps with ergonomics and desk space. I like the typing feel of it well enough. I can't remember the last time I changed the battery. I've spilled half a mug of tea on it and it was fine. Much cheaper than a Fruit Company keyboard.

[rebeccmeister]

That one looks pretty good. Thanks! And yes, much cheaper than a Fruit Company keyboard. I have no strong affinity for the Fruit Company, which by many accounts likes to overcharge for substandard components. :^)

[scrottie]

I have an Apple Extended Keyboard II (I believe it is) with a special artesianal ADB-to-USB adapter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Keyboard#/media/File:Apple_Extended_Keyboard.jpg

It's on one of the shelves above the study thingie, or else maybe in a bin on the topish-right of the far wall shelf.

You're welcome to use it as long as you like. Fairly sure those don't wear out.

[rebeccmeister]

Thanks! This keyboard is hilarious (typing on it now). If I'm remembering correctly, the keyboard that can be cleaned by putting it through the dishwasher is a different one, right?

...you have a lot of keyboards in that box.

Also, the "V" key seems to be stuck.

I wound up ordering the Logitech keyboard that moodyduck mentioned so I will probably go with that one, for the most part.

But I have to admit that this keyboard gives me some old-school computing nostalgia, especially given all of the key spring-back.

[scrottie]

Oof on the V key. I'll have to clean and wax that one later. Or feel free to pull it off and do so. Not sure about the dishwasherable one but the old IBM mechanical keyboards like L swears by are legendary. Probably mostly PCjr keyboards and DEC 2100/3100 keyboards in the bin, neither of which currently have a way to be connected to USB currently, btw. The DEC keyboards are now quite rare.