I had purchased a Unicomp keyboard about 6 years ago along with the plastic cover they sell for it. Unfortunately, the plastic developed a lot of holes in it over time, and I spilled water on it, and the right arrow key no longer works. From what I've read, that's a common problem key for spills on Unicomp keyboards. Some of the top number keys also work only intermittently.
I would purchase another but would rather have a tougher plastic cover for it. I know several third parties make covers for certain keyboard models. Does anyone know of any that are more durable and would fit the Unicomp Classic or UltraClassic models?
If not, I'm looking at other models. I wish I could find a Cherry G83-3000 or a G80-3000, but the 3000 series has apparently been long discontinued with the remaining unused models online either being foreign versions or with MY switches which I've read are terrible. I tried a Cherry black switch keyboard, and while I liked it (The other Cherry switches I tried seemed too light), I wouldn't want it any stiffer than that. My Unicomp buckling spring seems less stiff though (and no louder), so I'm not sure I can go by specifications. Actually, I'm okay with a lot of the rubber dome switches, but there seems to be a lot of variation probably based on other factors.
I don't like the compact and low profile designs that are so popular now. I can't stand laptop keyboards. It's too easy to hit the wrong keys, and it's very uncomfortable on my fingers. That's another reason I like some stiffness (comparable to the buckling spring). I'm also not too wild about the black colors, but it's not a deal breaker.
I bought the Unicomp because it was the only new one I could find at that time not made in China. I don't want one made in China.
Anyway, if someone could recommend a thicker protective cover or a source for one of the Cherry 3000 keyboards or even another keyboard, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!