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Help with getting a new keyboard.

  • 02-11-2005 11:13pm
    #1
    0utshined
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭


    I like to use keyboard shortcuts as much as possible and tend to use the arrow keys for scrolling and page up/down. When I'm on the computer for a while and I'm using a mouse I swap it from my right to left hand every so often. I'd like to be able to do something similar with the keyboard and have a keyboard with an arrow section and pg up/down on the left hand side of the keyboard as well as the right.

    I've had a look around and can't seem to find one. I've seen the keyboards with a separate number pad like this one but that's not quite what I'm after.

    Basically, if standard keyboards look like this :

    keyboard1.JPG

    then what I'm looking for is this :

    keyboard2.JPG

    Has anyone ever seen one like this or do you know where I could look to get one?


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  • #2
    ShiverinEskimo
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭ShiverinEskimo


    the closest thing is the logitech diNovo media desktop (the one you linked to) with the seperate num pad which can sit anywhere within 10m of the bluetooth hub - i use it and its super. Its got a button on it that switches from numpad mode to 'nav' mode which is essentially like num lock off on most keyboards (arrows on nums 2,4,6,8 come into play) only there's a few extra functions.

    I reckon that would suit you - i use a diNovo set and i love it. Wireless everything, and the keyboard has the feel of a laptop without the cramped-ness. Mouse is excellent too but you may have difficulty using it with your left hand.

    But on the note of scrolling with the arrows - a wheel mouse really is more ideal in fairness. Also, the mouse with that one has a button up and down from the wheel called "glide" buttons which scroll steadily just like the arrows.


  • #3
    0utshined
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭0utshined


    Yeah that's the one I was looking at on Komplett. It seems pretty good alright but I was slightly unsure about the range, it's good to hear a personal recommendation. I don't mind switching the mouse over so the number pad wouldn't be a problem. I don't generally use the number pad for scrolling but I guess I could learn. If no-one else has any suggestions it's top of the list. Thanks!


  • #4
    ShiverinEskimo
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭ShiverinEskimo


    Your query had me testing out those glide buttons i mentioned. :D

    They aint like the arrows, they are actually page up and page down!

    Perfect!


  • #5
    0utshined
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭0utshined


    That sounds good. I actually prefer to use the keyboard if I can, for general usage I find I'm quicker than with a mouse. Games are an exception of course! I don't have a problem with switching sides so those pg up/down keys on the mouse could be worth a try out if I get that. Thanks again.


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