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Old 02-02-2008, 10:22 PM   #1
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need a great 'typewriter' keyboard

i do a heck of a lot of typing, and i need a new keyboard. i've read all the reviews, and i'll go to best buy and click a few....but does anyone else do a 'lot' of typing and have a keyboard to recommend? i'm looking at the Saitek Eclipse II, Logitech G15, and a kensington....but whatever....
anybody?
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Old 02-03-2008, 12:42 AM   #2
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Re: need a great 'typewriter' keyboard

If you do a lot of typing and like tactile and audible response then an IBM Model M keyboard could be worth considering.
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Old 02-03-2008, 08:47 AM   #3
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Re: need a great 'typewriter' keyboard

Unicomp makes a buckling spring keyboard. They're rated pretty high and supposed to be just about indestructable .
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