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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: bubba on March 14, 2007, 07:32:39 PM
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I'd like some recommendations for a keyboard to use with my 1200 tower conversion. I'm planning to get a D-Box 1200 with the PC-Key 1200 so I can use either a PC or Amiga 2000/3000/4000 keyboard.
Should I get a used amiga keyboard or get a PC-keyboard? Are there any key mapping problems with PC keyboards that I should be aware of? I assume the "A" amiga keys would map to the windows keys or something similar. I'd prefer a small keyboard as my space is limited and would be interested in a wireless model if there is one that works.
thx,
bubba
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I'm using a new Dell keyboard, PS/2 interface. it works fine, though I do miss the feel of an Amiga keyboard. Yes the Amiga key is mapped to the Windows key. It works good. From what I hear though the PC-Key cant handle multiple key presses, which is why I got the Lyra 1200.
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I prefer use some solder hack and put an original 2k/3k/4k or a CDTV keyboard (prefer this, looks cool).:-D
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If you're going to get a keyboard interface, get the Lyra! As stated above, it's the only one that supports multiple keypresses. Read: good for games, and essential for non-standard (as in, not using SHIFT, A, CTRL or ALT) keyboard shortcuts.
And take great care when ordering the part.. DON'T get the KEYRAH. Get the LYRA :) I know someone who made the mistake and didn't RTFM before hacking it into the machine. They keyrah is the *opposite* : it turns your miggy into a PC keyboard. Ok.. granted the guy was a little daft around the edges.. but still :)