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Offline TrueOP

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Budget Keyboard for relative
« on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:12:53 »
Looking for around $40-60 keyboard, prefer crisper typing experience than a membrane, but a keyboard that isn't known to be too loud either, as its used in shared room.  For non-tech savy that just wants a good typing experience at non-enthusiast price :x  Mini/tenkeyless or full size are both fine.

EDIT: Needs a USB (not PS2) also x_x
« Last Edit: Fri, 13 March 2015, 23:34:24 by TrueOP »
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Offline Art of Payce

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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 18:18:27 »
I recommend the Logitech K810. Refurbished on eBay for $60. You can find it at any big box to smash on a bit. Very low profile with a subtle chiclet-style feedback made for a fairly crisp typing experience, so, much better than a regular membrane IMO. Features include three dedicated keys for 3-device BT switch, backlight, and rechargeable battery.
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 19:31:16 »
Quote from: Art of Payce on Tue, 10 March 2015, 18:18:27
I recommend the Logitech K810. Refurbished on eBay for $60. You can find it at any big box to smash on a bit. Very low profile with a subtle chiclet-style feedback made for a fairly crisp typing experience, so, much better than a regular membrane IMO. Features include three dedicated keys for 3-device BT switch, backlight, and rechargeable battery.

This is nice but I'm really looking for something with minimal features/complexity.  They are fairly tech-illiterate and will end pressing every wrong button and forgetting to charge it and then I will be 1st one they call when it "breaks" Zzz
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 19:52:30 »
What about something like a Dell AT101W from eBay?
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 20:15:01 »
I bought my mom a Monoprice with MX Blues for 45 dollars a couple years ago and it's still going stronk (they go on sale often and are in and out of stock constantly)

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=9433
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:34:28 »
Quote from: jacobolus on Tue, 10 March 2015, 19:52:30
What about something like a Dell AT101W from eBay?

This is what I was going to recommend.  They aren't the quietest but they aren't the loudest either.

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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:37:48 »
Get them a lolita (currently on massdrop for $50 plus shipping).
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:40:02 »

Quote from: a_ak57 on Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:37:48
Get them a lolita (currently on massdrop for $50 plus shipping).

This,  if tkl is fair game
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Offline Art of Payce

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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:40:07 »
This maybe?
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Offline TrueOP

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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 11 March 2015, 00:21:56 »
Quote from: Art of Payce on Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:40:07
This maybe?

haha.  Really I would get them something new not used.
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Offline TrueOP

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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 11 March 2015, 00:25:55 »
Quote from: Sygaldry on Tue, 10 March 2015, 20:15:01
I bought my mom a Monoprice with MX Blues for 45 dollars a couple years ago and it's still going stronk (they go on sale often and are in and out of stock constantly)

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=9433

Best find so far... just wish it was in stock ZZz *and cherry red or maybe browns.  None of them are umm proper typists so I was thinking a tactile key would help em get into the whole thing
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 11 March 2015, 06:20:38 »
Quote from: a_ak57 on Tue, 10 March 2015, 23:37:48
Get them a lolita (currently on massdrop for $50 plus shipping).

^^This: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/noppoo-lolita-spyder-87

With Browns for tactility, Blues can be very irritating and the sound travels.
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 11 March 2015, 11:31:04 »
Sometimes you can find QFRs on sale in the mid $60s
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 11 March 2015, 11:34:43 »
AEK
Dell AT101W
DT35

Can someone help me out? What are some rubber domes that people liked? I remember keytronics but there's a few others right?
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Offline TrueOP

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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 13 March 2015, 22:36:50 »
Thnx for all the inputs!  Decided not to go with anything PS2 (only) and the noppoo looks great but fack I don't wanna get them a keyboard with such a racy name haha!


Gonna keep an eye out for a sale on QFR or similar I guess... only non-mech I keep looking at this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N82853417

I tried it out at Office Max other day, kinda mushy but short throw(?) on keys isn't bad, much like the better tier of laptop kb.  The search continues!
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 13 March 2015, 22:56:59 »
Quote from: TrueOP on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:12:53
Looking for around $40-60 keyboard, prefer crisper typing experience than a membrane, but a keyboard that isn't known to be too loud either, as its used in shared room.  For non-tech savy that just wants a good typing experience at non-enthusiast price :x  Mini/tenkeyless or full size are both fine.

Nobody suggested the Unicomp 103 key?

They have these keyboards in USB and also black with gray keys.

Edit: No wonder nobody suggested it!  My bad.  I should read more carefully.
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 13 March 2015, 23:07:52 »
Quote from: TrueOP on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:12:53
Looking for [...] a keyboard that isn't known to be too loud either, as its used in shared room. [...]

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 13 March 2015, 22:56:59
Nobody suggested the Unicomp 103 key?

???
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Re: Budget Keyboard for relative
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 13 March 2015, 23:11:21 »
Quote from: jacobolus on Fri, 13 March 2015, 23:07:52
Quote from: TrueOP on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:12:53
Looking for [...] a keyboard that isn't known to be too loud either, as its used in shared room. [...]

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 13 March 2015, 22:56:59
Nobody suggested the Unicomp 103 key?

???

Ugh, I overlooked that part.  Never mind.
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