Ever since I got my Vaio desktop (a gorgeous computer that I love working on–seriously), I’ve been enamored with the wireless keyboard. It’s easy to use and really responsive.
Since I’m a fast typist (100+wpm), it’s important to me that the keyboard not hold me back. It’s also important that it not look beat up too quickly–which, since I do a lot of typing… That definitely happens (I’ve rubbed off half the letters on my Mac Laptop’s keyboard…).
The Vaio comes with a really excellent keyboard–it has just the right amount of spring, and has enough extra keys to let me control the computer from a distance (but doesn’t have so many extraneous keys to distract from the keys you really need). I’ve had it for well over a year and its still going strong. It does take (4) batteries which is a little annoying, but I use rechargeable ones so that at least I’m not tossing them regularly, and I’ve found they last quite long–probably at least 3 months with near-constant use.
So, tell us about the keyboard you use right now–is it awesome? Annoying? Are any of the keys broken? Sticky? Keyboards are an oft-overlooked office tool that make a big difference in both typing speed and efficiency (when I’m using a sticky keyboard, typos become way too common). And I’d love to hear about your favorite!
I really like the keyboard that came with my Dell (home computer). The one at work (I work from home 3 days a week, at the office two) is horrible. Sticky, weirdly slanty… So hard to type on! Fortunately, my assistant is at the office, so I can hand off most of that work to her.
Comment by Izzy — November 26, 2009
I love Dragon–I’d never go back to typing
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Comment by Leslie — November 26, 2009
Still seeking my ideal keyboard–hoping to get some inspiration from people’s posts!
Comment by Laura — November 26, 2009
My Mac has a great keyboard–it’s my favorite so far.
Comment by Katy — November 26, 2009
I hate typing. Hate, hate, hate it. I like Izzy’s approach of having someone else do it.
Comment by Pam, the Fireplace Queen — November 26, 2009
I’m still seeking the perfect one–ideally, I’d like it to have some lighting to make it really visible in dark spaces so I can keep typing in bed even when DH’s sleeping. He’s a deep sleeper, so the noise wouldn’t bother him, but I hate leaving the bedside light on when he’s sleeping.
Comment by Georgia — November 26, 2009