Author: Lou Syracuse
Posted: 2011-09-26 at 09:36:34
I picked up one of those after visiting your office, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorite keyboards. After it died (didn't survive a relocation, which was the last time I let ANYONE pack up any of my computer equipment) I wasn't able to find another one. I ended up getting a Logitech gaming keyboard for $80 and it is still going strong after 5 years (and 2 more relocations). 18 programmable keys x 3 levels is way more than I need, and the backlit keys are a nice touch. Nicely laid out, nice feel... when you spend as much time on a keyboard as we do the little things mean a lot.
Their latest revisions are a bit pricey though. Wish I had one at work to replace the clunky Lenovo keyboard; but at least I got rid of the cheapo-mouse for the trackball I wanted. Lol
Lou
-----Original Message-----
From: profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Jack Skelley
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:16 AM
To: profoxtech@leafe.com
Subject: Re: [NF] RIP Dell AT101 keyboard
Pete
I love the tactile touch keyboards. I had for at least 15 years a keytronics with programable function keys and a calculator. I think it was a model 9000. I saw one on eBay for $100 and passed on it. I guess they aren't made anymore. I kept it but don't know why....my current keyboard is a crappy HP...
Regards,
Jack
Sent from my iPod
On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:13 AM, "Pete Theisen" <petetheisen@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Everybody,
>
> Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
> messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
> to boot so . . .
>
> This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
> thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
> Bob Calco.
>
> I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
>
> Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
> in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
> extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
>
> I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
> getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Pete
> http://elect-pete-theisen.com/
>
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