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Peripherals laptop/apple style keyboard

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by dirky90, 5 Jun 2012.

  1. dirky90

    dirky90 Minimodder

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    hi guys,

    I have a g510 at the moment and its a great keyboard but I cant type that quick on it.

    looking of a laptop style keyboard with a short push, 'islands' that separate the keys and preferably backlit. i would prefer wired but in not that fussed.

    to be honest an apple keyboard would be fine apart from the fact that its a apple keyboard.

    has anyone seen/used/owned anything fitting this description??

    thanks.

    rob
     
  2. fdbh96

    fdbh96 What's a Dremel?

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    How is that a problem? If it best fits your needs then why not?
     
  3. Sloth

    Sloth #yolo #swag

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    What you're looking for are called "chiclet" keys. Your best bet is likely going to be searching around online retailers using that term, finding a good review or recommendation will likely be pretty tough. Be prepared to give up on backlighting as well.
     
  4. dirky90

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    i guess its not really a problem, its not backlit nor wired. it is alos white a silver which i dont like.

    there must be an alternative out there??
     
  5. docodine

    docodine killed a guy once

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    Apple sells a wired one FYI

    The Zippy BL-741 and the Logitech Illuminated keyboards are both wired, black, and use scissor switches. I don't know of one that's also chiclet, though I think you'd be able to find one if you gave up one of your other requirements (wired, black).
     
  6. dirky90

    dirky90 Minimodder

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    yea a mate has the logitech illuminated keyboard and he rates it highly. i have had a go and like it but i am trying to get something closer to my laptop key board. if only i could buy another laptop keyboard and connect it too the desktop...
     
  7. docodine

    docodine killed a guy once

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    This maybe? Not backlit, but it has everything else you want. You actually can buy a laptop keyboard and connect it to a laptop! :lol:

    EDIT: Found another you might like, check out the Enermax Aurora
     
  8. dirky90

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    ooh that enermax does look good.... not too expensive either. ah decisions decisions.
     
  10. dirky90

    dirky90 Minimodder

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    I'm gunna sleep on it.

    thanks for the help so far guy appreciate it!!
     
  11. hamza_tm

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    Emprex boards are great value for money. I bought an Emprex Cheetah for £12 at one point and it turned out to be an exact replica of the Saitek Cyborg V3 or something, literally a carbon copy with a different logo. And to think the Saitek costs £30 new!
     

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