Hi,

Well, I spilled an adult beverage on my Apple Keyboard (the USB model 
w/Numeric Keypad). It did to my keyboard what it's doing to my liver.

I'm not fond of the Apple keyboard - it seems flimsy, and I find myself 
missing keypresses frequently. However, it does have one feature I find 
essential: FKeys.

There's 19 FKeys on this thing, and I find myself using every one of 
them, programming them into my primary app (MOTU Digital Performer). 

Before I order another one, I'm wondering if there's a good alternative 
out there somewhere, with the numeric KB and with the excess FKeys and 
possibly the fn key (which I haven't been using but probably should).

Thanks!

In article <robbscott-857B98.19472920122010@news.astraweb.com>,
 Robb Scott <robbscott@comcast.net> wrote:

> I spilled an adult beverage on my Apple Keyboard (the USB model 
> w/Numeric Keypad).

That does not sufficiently tell us which model you have. Lots of Apple 
keyboards have been USB with numeric key pads.

Is it made of plastic, or metal?

> It did to my keyboard what it's doing to my liver.
> 
> I'm not fond of the Apple keyboard - it seems flimsy

LOL... The current Apple aluminum keyboards are anything BUT flimsy.

> and I find myself missing keypresses frequently.

That may not be the fault of the keyboard.

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In article <robbscott-857B98.19472920122010@news.astraweb.com>, Robb
Scott <robbscott@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Well, I spilled an adult beverage on my Apple Keyboard (the USB model 
> w/Numeric Keypad). It did to my keyboard what it's doing to my liver.
> 
> I'm not fond of the Apple keyboard - it seems flimsy, and I find myself 
> missing keypresses frequently. However, it does have one feature I find 
> essential: FKeys.
> 
> There's 19 FKeys on this thing, and I find myself using every one of 
> them, programming them into my primary app (MOTU Digital Performer). 
> 
> Before I order another one, I'm wondering if there's a good alternative 
> out there somewhere, with the numeric KB and with the excess FKeys and 
> possibly the fn key (which I haven't been using but probably should).
> 
> Thanks!

If you want Bluetooth, I've become pretty fond of my McAlly. It is a
full extended keyboard with 15 F-keys (plus 4 volume control keys, for
a total of 19 across the top).

I liked the (wired) Apple keyboard that came with my dual G5 (2006) so
much that I purchased two extra ones, just in case. I just replaced the
original one with the first spare after 4.5 years of HEAVY use -- it
still works, but really needs to be cleaned out as a couple of keys
have gotten a bit sticky (i.e. stay down, on occasion). You might be
able to find such on eBay...they have 16 numbered F-keys, plus the four
volume keys.

-- 
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In article <201220101832363987%dogbreath@chaseabone.com.invalid>,
 sbt <dogbreath@chaseabone.com.invalid> wrote:

> In article <robbscott-857B98.19472920122010@news.astraweb.com>, Robb
> Scott <robbscott@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Well, I spilled an adult beverage on my Apple Keyboard (the USB model 
> > w/Numeric Keypad). It did to my keyboard what it's doing to my liver.
> > 
> > I'm not fond of the Apple keyboard - it seems flimsy, and I find myself 
> > missing keypresses frequently. However, it does have one feature I find 
> > essential: FKeys.
> > 
> > There's 19 FKeys on this thing, and I find myself using every one of 
> > them, programming them into my primary app (MOTU Digital Performer). 
> > 
> > Before I order another one, I'm wondering if there's a good alternative 
> > out there somewhere, with the numeric KB and with the excess FKeys and 
> > possibly the fn key (which I haven't been using but probably should).
> > 
> > Thanks!
> 
> If you want Bluetooth, I've become pretty fond of my McAlly. It is a
> full extended keyboard with 15 F-keys (plus 4 volume control keys, for
> a total of 19 across the top).
> 
> I liked the (wired) Apple keyboard that came with my dual G5 (2006) so
> much that I purchased two extra ones, just in case. I just replaced the
> original one with the first spare after 4.5 years of HEAVY use -- it
> still works, but really needs to be cleaned out as a couple of keys
> have gotten a bit sticky (i.e. stay down, on occasion). You might be
> able to find such on eBay...they have 16 numbered F-keys, plus the four
> volume keys.

I'm fond of the Matias Tactile Pro--solid mechanical keys, very durable.

<http://matias.ca/tactilepro3/index.php>

Steve

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skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, sidecar in the other, body thoroughly
used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

In article <robbscott-857B98.19472920122010@news.astraweb.com>,
 Robb Scott <robbscott@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Well, I spilled an adult beverage on my Apple Keyboard (the USB model 
> w/Numeric Keypad). It did to my keyboard what it's doing to my liver.
> 
> I'm not fond of the Apple keyboard - it seems flimsy, and I find myself 
> missing keypresses frequently. However, it does have one feature I find 
> essential: FKeys.
> 
> There's 19 FKeys on this thing, and I find myself using every one of 
> them, programming them into my primary app (MOTU Digital Performer). 
> 
> Before I order another one, I'm wondering if there's a good alternative 
> out there somewhere, with the numeric KB and with the excess FKeys and 
> possibly the fn key (which I haven't been using but probably should).
> 
> Thanks!

I like the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard.  It's technically a Windoze 
keyboard but it's fully functional in MacOS.  (You might need to swap 
Command and Option in the Keyboard Preferences.)  It has an excellent 
feel for fast typing and the illuminated black keys look good.
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On 2010-12-21 04:44:13 +0000, Steve Fenwick said:

> I'm fond of the Matias Tactile Pro--solid mechanical keys, very durable.
> 
> <http://matias.ca/tactilepro3/index.php>
> 
> Steve

This is great :)

I bought the Matias Tactile Pro some months ago and I would not use any 
other keyboard now.

This keyboard reminds me very much of the excellent keyboards Apple 
used to include with their computers in the 80s. My LC II, which is 
unused at present and in a box in the attic, has a lovely keyboard.

The Tactile Pro gives excellent feedback for using keys. It is noisy 
compared with current keyboards and in fact I keep my original Mac Pro 
keyboard to hand for use when I'm participating in webcam conferencing 
so that I can take notes without making so much noise!

-- 
Patrick
<http://www.patrickjames.co.uk>

In article <8nb6i3Fje2U1@mid.individual.net>,
 Patrick James <email.not.checked@gmail.com> wrote:

> On 2010-12-21 04:44:13 +0000, Steve Fenwick said:
> 
> > I'm fond of the Matias Tactile Pro--solid mechanical keys, very durable.
> > 
> > <http://matias.ca/tactilepro3/index.php>
> > 
> > Steve
> 
> This is great :)
> 
> I bought the Matias Tactile Pro some months ago and I would not use any 
> other keyboard now.
> 
> This keyboard reminds me very much of the excellent keyboards Apple 
> used to include with their computers in the 80s. My LC II, which is 
> unused at present and in a box in the attic, has a lovely keyboard.
> 
> The Tactile Pro gives excellent feedback for using keys. It is noisy 
> compared with current keyboards and in fact I keep my original Mac Pro 
> keyboard to hand for use when I'm participating in webcam conferencing 
> so that I can take notes without making so much noise!

Noise is definitely a factor. I can't use a simplex desk-bound 
speakerphone and type on my Tactile Pro at the same time, unless I mute 
my phone's mic. Fine for teleconferences where I'm not the lead, but 
otherwise it could be a problem.
 
But my preferred solution to this would be to keep the Tactile Pro and 
get a headset.

Steve

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"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to
skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, sidecar in the other, body thoroughly
used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

On 12/20/10 7:47 PM, Robb Scott wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Well, I spilled an adult beverage on my Apple Keyboard (the USB model
> w/Numeric Keypad). It did to my keyboard what it's doing to my liver.
>
> I'm not fond of the Apple keyboard - it seems flimsy, and I find myself
> missing keypresses frequently. However, it does have one feature I find
> essential: FKeys.
>
> There's 19 FKeys on this thing, and I find myself using every one of
> them, programming them into my primary app (MOTU Digital Performer).
>
> Before I order another one, I'm wondering if there's a good alternative
> out there somewhere, with the numeric KB and with the excess FKeys and
> possibly the fn key (which I haven't been using but probably should).
>
> Thanks!


Hell, the last good keyboard made was the Northgate OmniKey. It had 
heavy clicky keys and weighed 5 pounds! Of course I also think there 
hasn't been a good movie made since Casablanca...

> Before I order another one, I'm wondering if there's a good alternative
> out there somewhere, with the numeric KB and with the excess FKeys and
> possibly the fn key (which I haven't been using but probably should).

I absolutely love my Logitech Keyboard, S530 Mac cordless with a 
logitech 7 or 8 button cordless mouse.  I think both are discontinued 
and have been updated with something hipper in one way or other.  I 
intend to keep this thing working until the end of time.

This thing also has a series of buttons on the right that operate the 
functions of iTunes while it operates in the background.  Dedicated 
buttons for mail, a browser, system volume, back-page and who knows 
what. Some of these I have re-programmed (using their application) to 
opening frequently referenced documents and other stuff.
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