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Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: turbocharged on Thu, 27 January 2011, 20:24:35

So not two weeks after selling my TG3 BL82 my girlfriend tells me she wants a new keyboard for work that is small form factor. She never really liked the TG3 much, but would have probably used it. Anyway....she loves laptop keyboards because they are slim and flat (she is currently using my old Lycosa at work), but wants something without a numpad as well. So the requirements...slim, flat, small, tactile.

Here is what I have come up with so far...haven't shown any to her yet...just looking for other recommendations or comments on what I have found thus far....


Top of my list: Cherry ML4100 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Cherry-G84-4100-Beige-Compact-Computer-Keyboard-new-/220637755300?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item335f08f7a4#ht_2341wt_1139)
Next down: Ripster's Deal Extreme Board (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/78-key-compact-slim-usb-keyboard-black-160cm-cable-44378)
Next: Siig Mini (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823191005) (newer one, not the original with white alps)
Lastly: Some Addesso  (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823166021)board on Newegg

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: sLeezy on Thu, 27 January 2011, 20:30:15

Noppoo Choc Mini

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: turbocharged on Thu, 27 January 2011, 20:36:23

Quote from: sLeezy;286048

Noppoo Choc Mini

I originally thought the same thing (mostly because I want one), but then realized it is A) probably too much money (got a quote of $120.85 shipped) and B) is not slim.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: turbocharged on Thu, 27 January 2011, 20:40:16

...And she just shot down all of my suggestions except the DealExtreme board.

Thought that the others didn't look like they were slim enough.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: kriminal on Thu, 27 January 2011, 20:53:24

* refuses to post what he is thinking *

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: bakageta on Thu, 27 January 2011, 20:54:39

I say go with the DealExtreme board then... :P Yeah, looking over your list, I figured she'd shoot down all but that. It's really not a bad keyboard, just ask Ripster, he'll go on and on and on about it... ;)

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: stuiees on Thu, 27 January 2011, 21:00:53

Not sure if this is slim enough, but thought it was worth the suggestion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cherry-Slim-Line-Compact-G84-4100-Keyboard_W0QQitemZ380305582654QQcategoryZ46710QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D220637755300%252B280516284309%252B250761548269%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6676852282790302348#ht_3228wt_1189 (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cherry-Slim-Line-Compact-G84-4100-Keyboard_W0QQitemZ380305582654QQcategoryZ46710QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D220637755300%252B280516284309%252B250761548269%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6676852282790302348#ht_3228wt_1189)

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: turbocharged on Thu, 27 January 2011, 21:20:56

Quote from: stuiees;286059

Not sure if this is slim enough, but thought it was worth the suggestion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cherry-Slim-Line-Compact-G84-4100-Keyboard_W0QQitemZ380305582654QQcategoryZ46710QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D220637755300%252B280516284309%252B250761548269%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6676852282790302348#ht_3228wt_1189 (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cherry-Slim-Line-Compact-G84-4100-Keyboard_W0QQitemZ380305582654QQcategoryZ46710QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D220637755300%252B280516284309%252B250761548269%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6676852282790302348#ht_3228wt_1189)

That's the same thing as the ML4100 that I posted except black. Was my primary suggestion, but she wasn't a fan.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: godofdeath on Thu, 27 January 2011, 21:34:44

deal extremem baord orrrrr apple board

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: killy on Thu, 27 January 2011, 21:48:04

You can get the noppoo choc mini for a lot cheaper, perhaps ~90 USD shipped. Go to the 'it's in the mail thread', last page.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: stuiees on Thu, 27 January 2011, 21:56:04

Quote from: turbocharged;286070

That's the same thing as the ML4100 that I posted except black. Was my primary suggestion, but she wasn't a fan.

sorry, i am high lol...

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: stuiees on Thu, 27 January 2011, 23:34:02

Quote from: ripster;286116

Nah - 2 to 3 weeks.  Plus there are a TON of sexual "entertainment" devices you can order at the same time for the GF.

The breast stress reliever is well known around here but they have the new version for females (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/stress-reliever-for-girls-10546) (NSFW).

ROFL for ages 5 years and up

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: Ascaii on Fri, 28 January 2011, 02:18:29

I should have something flying around here...my old compact hom. Monterey K371 "tactile rubber membrane switches". Does give you that tactile bump, just less pronounced then on a regular mech. I prefer this board to scissor switches. You might be able to find one of these used pretty cheaply, its an okay board.

Tried googling for pics but they seem scarce. Also, there is some company that makes a "K371 double handed lavatory faucet tap"...I did find one, since my camera is charging:
(http://www.docteurquizz.com/filll/kaneda/photo045.jpg)
Case of this one was painted, mine is a dark aquamarine/blue

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: Azuremen on Fri, 28 January 2011, 04:06:19

I'd say go with the DealExtreme board. Mine showed up in 2 weeks about, and it is quite compact and handy to keep in my bag.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: turbocharged on Fri, 28 January 2011, 08:56:30

DealExtreme board it is. I was really hoping to talk her into a ML4100, but guess that's not happening.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:27:09

Get her this... I bought this one and had to pry it away from my wife after she got her hands on it..

Cherry ML4100

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160436248876&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Great price and I use this board at work all day.. amazing little board.. At that price Im looking to buy another for her so I can get my Compaq MX 11800 back...

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: Jasonszion on Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:27:48

Quote from: turbocharged;286238

DealExtreme board it is. I was really hoping to talk her into a ML4100, but guess that's not happening.

lol I guess I really should have read the whole thread first...

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: itlnstln on Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:31:13

I want a slim, small girlfriend for work.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:34:20

What about this?  It's bluetooth though...lol

http://www.staples.com/Microsoft-Bluetooth-Mobile-Keyboard-6000/product_818800?cmArea=SEARCH

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: theferenc on Fri, 28 January 2011, 17:27:54

Except, well, their opinion is their opinion, and can't be wrong.

Besides, I think you're nuts for thinking those awful things feel even remotely decent.

Strokes, folks, and all that. Stop being so judgemental.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: Keymonger on Fri, 28 January 2011, 17:35:27

Quote from: itlnstln;286264

I want a slim, small girlfriend for work.

lol, stole my line

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: sixty on Fri, 28 January 2011, 18:12:57

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4419&d=1252678975)

Buy her this and tell her to make you a sandwich. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: yuriylsh on Fri, 28 January 2011, 19:53:12

I recently bought that SIIG you mentioned in the first message. It is surprisingly high, so I have to use wrist rest pad with it. Other than that it is decent keyboard, using it all the time (with wrist pad). One annoyance I initially had with it is that it tends to turn on NumLock by default on the login screen in Windows, so instead of J it types 1, instead of K - 2 and so on. But it is resolved now.
Also, as people say that DealExtreme shipping takes a while, you might take a look at this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YGVDDU (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YGVDDU). This is really slim with standard keyboard layout (it's important for me, don't know how it is important for you).

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: stuiees on Fri, 28 January 2011, 20:09:33

Quote from: ripster;286123

It would be funnier if you were higher.  Mickey Mouse Condom Holder (http://www.intimategadgets.com/product/creative-cartoon-figure-tin-box-keychain-with-2-hidden-candy-style-condoms---mickey-mouse-53024)?

Wow, just wow...  I wonder if those were designed for men, or for women to carry inconspicuously.

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: keyboardlover on Fri, 28 January 2011, 20:19:49

Quote from: stuiees;286121

ROFL for ages 5 years and up

ROFL at the review from someone who bought that as a gift for their mother!

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: yuriylsh on Fri, 28 January 2011, 20:20:16

Quote from: ripster;286678

This one is a true HHKB Killer (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultra-Slim-USB-MINI-Keyboard-PC-Laptop-Mac-/180618488989?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2a0db36c9d).  Even has a removable USB cord!

Hate when they put Fn key in the lower left corner instead of Ctrl. That's why I can't use ThinkPad USB keybtoard :(

Title: Girlfriend wants a slim, small keyboard for work.
Post by: turbocharged on Fri, 28 January 2011, 22:01:50

Quote from: ripster;286678

Pink? (http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Mini-Slim-Wired-Keyboard-Laptop-PC-Windows-7-/180570164059?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item2a0ad20b5b)

Show Image

(http://www.szjames.com/ebay/productphoto/pc/small2/pc43.jpg)

If it were for home, she might be all over that one....definitely a fan of pink (but more pink/black, not pink/white).

Here is the computer that I built for her earlier this year. Modded the case and added some ultra flat black paint and florescent pink clear over white.

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15167&stc=1&d=1296273553)


and this is the keyboard she is using with it...

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=14869&stc=1&d=1295233659)