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Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: teraflame on Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:23:12
My filco will come with one so might as well.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:49:33
Yeah, still using the plastic one that came with the Filco.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: NeeGo on Wed, 03 August 2011, 02:02:32
I plan to buy a cover; my room get's really dusty and I don't want the dusts to go into my keyboard.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: CeeSA on Wed, 03 August 2011, 02:04:51
never, i don't like condoms too.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: cactux on Wed, 03 August 2011, 02:43:41
Yes I use one on my hhkb pro 2. That  plus some cleaning once a week will kep my bb happy
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: nhwhaup on Wed, 03 August 2011, 03:08:52
No cover for me but I do dust and clean the key tops usually once a week.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: mr626 on Wed, 03 August 2011, 05:08:36
No, but I should. My cat enjoys walking on them.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Aznguyen316 on Wed, 03 August 2011, 05:39:05
I really like that HHKB one from EK.  Tempting.  But I definitely used the plastic one that came with my Filco when I had it.  It's sturdy and form fitting.  Something like that goes for $40 on EK.. blah!
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Wihl on Wed, 03 August 2011, 06:17:21
I dont. Honestly I prefer having to clean it every now and then over having to bother with some flimsy plastic cover.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: keyboardlover on Wed, 03 August 2011, 06:58:37
Quote from: CeeSA;392125
never, i don't like condoms too.

+1
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: canon.tk on Wed, 03 August 2011, 08:10:04
I do but not all the time.  If I eat at my desk I put the covers on them just in case.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: jnsjr on Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:28:41
I do all the time; I also use the cover anytime I am eating near my kb.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: daerid on Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:44:45
Quote from: HaveANiceDay;392120
Yeah, still using the plastic one that came with the Filco.

^^^
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:47:40
Girl of the months panties, even though they are the size of a postage stamp.

Because I can.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: csm725 on Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:48:12
Same as daerid.
LOL nirvana ;)
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: nrd on Wed, 03 August 2011, 10:01:55
I do, but only because the keyboard came with a very nice cover and because it's new. I'm sure I'll get lazy in the future, never had a cover on my old keyboard...
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Chobopants on Wed, 03 August 2011, 16:12:01
Always. So much dust accumulates just overnight in my apartment (2 cats) that they would get kinda gross quickly if I didn't. I'm SUPER picky, though.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: siouxscout on Wed, 03 August 2011, 16:12:59
Nope and never will.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: abexx on Sat, 06 August 2011, 09:06:23
nope...too lazy to do that..
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: msimon on Sat, 06 August 2011, 09:13:24
Only when the keyboard is not being used.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: peda on Sat, 06 August 2011, 09:17:01
Quote from: msimon;394125
Only when the keyboard is not being used.

Well, it is quiet difficult to type with a cover on, so i would also only use a cover when not in use. ;)


And on topic: only when I am AFK for more days i cover them up.




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Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: msimon on Sat, 06 August 2011, 09:39:49
Lol

Using a tenkeyless here and the other keyboard isnt in use so its just sitting there with its cover on:).
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: teraflame on Sun, 21 August 2011, 16:28:10
ugh dust getting on all-black keyboards is unavoidable it seems.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: sinis on Sun, 21 August 2011, 16:52:53
Instead of buying an overpriced piece of plastic, id rather make a hardcover from some polystyrene window
it bends by heating it with a hot air hobby blower, can be sawn with a jigsaw and is available in every hobby market
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Playtrumpet on Sun, 21 August 2011, 18:13:15
I would love to because I know my dorm room will get dusty, but I don't have one. I'll have to work hard to keep my Das clean, but it's ok; I'm up for the challenge.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: sinis on Sun, 21 August 2011, 18:16:29
Quote from: Playtrumpet;402863
I would love to because I know my dorm room will get dusty, but I don't have one. I'll have to work hard to keep my Das clean, but it's ok; I'm up for the challenge.
why not make a cover yourself?
i think ill drive to the hobby market tomorrow :spy:
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: sherryton on Sun, 21 August 2011, 18:29:31
When I am out or sleeping, then I have my cover on.
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: simplexity on Sun, 21 August 2011, 18:35:40
When I'm out for >1 day. Which isn't that often TT
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Playtrumpet on Sun, 21 August 2011, 19:51:03
Quote from: sinis;402865
why not make a cover yourself?
i think ill drive to the hobby market tomorrow :spy:


Meh. Maybe I'll just throw a washcloth over it when I leave for classes. =P
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: sinis on Sun, 21 August 2011, 19:57:51
when i see the cover in the morning think it helps :eek:
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sun, 21 August 2011, 23:33:27
Of course. I thought you were supposed to...

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Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sun, 21 August 2011, 23:36:13
Of course. Every day. I thought you were supposed to...

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Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: arplod on Mon, 22 August 2011, 10:56:05
Quote from: NeeGo;392124
I plan to buy a cover; my room get's really dusty and I don't want the dusts to go into my keyboard.

So the solution 'vacuum more' doesn't enter into contention?

I don't need no steenkin covers, even though I have carpet at home.

And oh yes, for those who feel the burning need for one, problem solved:
(http://www.maclife.com/files/u62/laptopsweater.jpg)
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Post by: silat on Mon, 22 August 2011, 17:13:14
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Post by: phillip on Mon, 22 August 2011, 17:35:26
no cover for me, i let my keyboards get super dusty
Title: So do you guys put covers on your keyboard when not in use?
Post by: brewboy49 on Mon, 22 August 2011, 17:53:48
Quote from: HaveANiceDay;392120
Yeah, still using the plastic one that came with the Filco.


                                  ^^^^