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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: jkm on Sun, 11 September 2011, 22:23:10

Title: Need new keyboard less than 16 inches in length
Post by: jkm on Sun, 11 September 2011, 22:23:10
I just got a new computer desk. Its great but the keyboard tray is only 22 inches in length. This is making it impossible for me to use my microsoft comfort curve keyboard. (Which I adore, I love the laptop like keys)
So now I'm in the market for a new keyboard and looking for a solid upgrade.

I play a lot of fps games (counter-strike source and left 4 dead) and I m also a huge fan of the trackmania (an arcade racing game) series. Both games require a lot of tapping the keys. I can type ok, like 70wpm maxwith my eyes closed, but I m not currently doing a lot of word processing. I m thinking a board with mx cherry brown switches or maybe a mx black switch.

Finally my budget is no higher than $100.

Also, I this is my first post. Nice place you've got here.
Title: Need new keyboard less than 16 inches in length
Post by: Quarzac on Sun, 11 September 2011, 22:29:20
A tenkeyless ducky, perhaps? They're available at TankGuys. Check the Wiki for WW shopping links. Apparently they're pretty nice, and you can get blues or browns (I think), for $80.
Title: Need new keyboard less than 16 inches in length
Post by: jkm on Sun, 11 September 2011, 22:34:28
Just checked it out. Thanks
Title: Need new keyboard less than 16 inches in length
Post by: Quarzac on Sun, 11 September 2011, 23:18:33
No problem. Most TKL boards will fit your size requirements. The price point, not so much. You can get a KBC Poker on eBay for ~$100 shipped too, and they're even smaller. If you're willing to go a little over, you open your range up to include Leopolds. If you're not adverse to used boards, check the Classifieds, or put up a WTB. You can usually snag something through those.
Title: Need new keyboard less than 16 inches in length
Post by: Zamorph on Mon, 12 September 2011, 12:18:50
Best bet is to buy a leopold.  http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold