Thread: Keyboard buying tips

One should keep these things while buying a keyboard for their Desktop PC's.

AESTHETICS: The keyboard needs to be soft and smooth to the touch. the pegs should be sturdy, many tend to brake with the slightest jerk. The keys should be responsive. Try to fit in a wrist pad to lessen the strain on your wrists.

ERGONOMICS: A natural keyboard ensures ease of typing. This ergonomic keyboard is split in the middle, offsetting the keys where the two hands lie.
it does take some time to get used to it, especially since the arrows keys have been completely changed.

HOTKEYS: Hotkeys let you open programs such as messengers, e-mail applications, or a web browser, at the touch of a button. opt for a keyboard that integrates a large number of hotkeys in the layout. Some keyboards might have a scroll button for added flexibility.

WATERPROOFING: Some keyboards are waterproof. Water gets drained out via the pores at the bottom of the device.

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY: Opt for an RF wireless keyboard. Unlike infrared-powered devices, RF wireless connectivity does not require the keyboard to be either line of sight. Make it a point to check the number of batteries required. Lastly, make a note of the maximum range at which the keyboard works.

KEY SPACING: Key spacing is one important aspect that you should look out for before settling on a particular model. New keyboards are crammed with keys making it impossible to use the keyboard without fatigue.

GET THE FEEL: Before you buy, use the keyboard and try to get a feel of it, some keyboard look good but might not suit your style of typing.

MECHANICAL KEYBOARDS: Mechanical keyboards are still a better bet when it comes to durability, membrane keyboards wear out in two-three years.

RUNNING COST: Wireless keyboards are good for clean and neat desk but be prepared for their higher running cost, since they require batteries to run.

BATTERIES: Do not use rechargeable batteries in wireless keyboards as they have a different rating that does not suit most electronics, if otherwise specified.

Good info ................

nice stuff mate

It would be nice if you start another thread which suggests the best keyboard according to each parameter (ie, best looking, most number of user customizable hotkeys, most rugged , etc) which ever you feel is good.

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Thanks to both of you!

Originally Posted by rajan1311

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Yup its my turn now.