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Offline BobbyTurkalino

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Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« on: Wed, 24 August 2016, 09:23:44 »
Hello, I need a keyboard at work that is both wireless and without a number pad. This will be used in an office environment (no super loud keyboards please) for web design, writing and coding. Thanks in advance!

Offline Tactile

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Re: Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 24 August 2016, 09:39:14 »
There's this one on Massdrop right now. If you're outside the US, though, the shipping is often high.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-vb87m-bluetooth?mode=guest_open
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Offline Findecanor

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Re: Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 24 August 2016, 10:08:04 »
Most guys on the forum would recommend keyboards with mechanical switches and mech switches are often louder than average - but not necessarily. Loudness depends not only on switch type but also on construction of the rest of the keyboard.

As a programmer, do you need the "nav cluster" with Pgup/PgDn/Home/End/Del keys?
I have found that the "tenkeyless" layout with nav cluster is quite uncommon among keyboards that are not mechanical.

If you don't need the nav cluster and prefer low-profile keyboards then I think you should check out the Logitech K810 (PC) or K811 (Mac). They have Logitech's "PerfectStroke" switches that I personally find have a better feel than other rubber dome/scissor switches. The layout is like the standard Apple keyboard though.

Matias has two types of wireless keyboards that are almost tenkeyless, both with a mechanical switch that has rubber damping to be quieter than others: The Matias LaptopPro with Bluetooth (Mac layout) and the  Matias SecurePro (PC layout) with harder encryption for secure environments.
« Last Edit: Thu, 25 August 2016, 11:14:32 by Findecanor »
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Offline kingpilcrow

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Re: Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 24 August 2016, 12:43:15 »
K810 is a nice choice.

Offline Findecanor

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Re: Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 25 August 2016, 11:24:13 »
Oh. There is also the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop, which is a bundle of wireless keyboard, mouse and numeric keypad. I don't know if the keyboard could be acquired separately.
The keyboard is split and "tented" and inclined like the Microsoft Natural Keyboard but with chiclet keys and the numpad separate.
I found the hand position to be very comfortable but the flat low-profile keys leave some to be desired. The nav cluster above the arrow-cursor keys is also in a non-standard layout and the Fn key is a toggle for the function key row for some reason...
You would have to try it out yourself to find out if you would like it.
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Offline Skywalker

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Re: Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 31 August 2016, 10:44:02 »
There was one I saw a while ago when doing research, I think the brand was Rapoo?

...Found it,


I seem to remember people complaining about those function buttons at the top, though
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Offline jcoffin1981

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Re: Look for recommendation - wireless tenkeyless keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 31 August 2016, 12:19:53 »
There's the Filco Manila.  I like the compact layout of this board, except for the smaller backspace key.  The only reason I didn't purchase it is because it cannot be operated with a cord.
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