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Offline Heiroglyph

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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #14 from previous page: September 11, 2016, 10:11:28 PM »
The 4000 keyboards I have are pretty bad, you don't press the keys, you mash the keys.

I'm very picky about keyboards though, I need a good, sharp tactile feedback to be comfortable otherwise my hands are exhausted quickly.

I vaguely remember some A2000's with nice keybaords, but mine aren't them.

I'm currently using a PS/2 adapter with a Keytronic. For a cheap $19 keyboard they are actually really good.

I just can't use my beloved Unicomp buckling spring keyboard at home in the middle of the night or else I'd have another one of them on my Amiga ;)
 

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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2016, 02:13:30 PM »
I have a couple A2000 keyboards that are all very different feeling. One in that bunch is a standout however.
I also like my A1000 keyboard a lot.
I am working on a book right now, so the keyboards are getting a real workout.
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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2016, 08:32:41 PM »
What kind of book and good luck on it?
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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2016, 08:44:30 PM »
Best keyboard? IBM model M. Not Amiga, I know, but it is virtually indestructable and will most likely outlive me.
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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2016, 08:52:17 PM »
hmm I like my A1000 keyboard best since it fits perfectly on my lap:biglaugh:
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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2016, 09:11:12 PM »
Anything with good switches (Cherry, etc) and a normal, full size layout.
 

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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2016, 09:45:02 PM »
i agree my fav amiga keyboard is a4000
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Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2016, 06:21:08 PM »
Quote from: Jiffy;813844
Best keyboard? IBM model M. Not Amiga, I know, but it is virtually indestructable and will most likely outlive me.


The Model M is indeed a fantastic keyboard. I still use an original 1984 Model M on my Core i7 desktop. It's been with me since the 386 I had about 20 years ago.
 

Offline matt3k

Re: Best Keyboard
« Reply #22 on: November 01, 2016, 07:22:03 PM »
Favorite keyboard is the 3000D keyboard.  Best feel, great life.  There is a difference between the various Amiga models, I lined them all up to confirm and to my fingers the 3000D is the best.  Tried multiple 3000D keyboards to confirm quality and yep, they are all wonderful.  2000D and 4000D keyboard is a bit mashy and tough.

If you wanted to go the clicky route, NMB and other similar PC style keyboards are fine.

Using a Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 now, and it is ok.  Nothing compared to the Amiga 3000D