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From: jim@newmedia.UUCP (Jim Beveridge)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: PC keyboards - where to look for a good quality?
Keywords: Keyboards, quality
Message-ID: <452@newmedia.UUCP>
Date: 22 Apr 91 16:01:11 GMT
References: <wp.671187822@iddth2> <3294@kluge.fiu.edu>
Organization: New Media Graphics, Billerica, MA
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In article <3294@kluge.fiu.edu>, id8rld06@serss0.fiu.edu (Michael N Johnston) writes:
> This is a touchy question because every has their own opinions as to what
> make a good keyboard. Many people love the keytronics. For MY money there
> is only ONE keyboard company to consider. That is Northgate. I have two
> of their keyboards on my computers and would not consider buying anything
> else.  Northgate keyboards are twice (or more) the cost of some other
> companies but they are worth the cost.
> 
> Mike
> 

Warning to touch typists!!!!  Northgate keyboards fall apart miserably
after 50 or 60 WPM.  A good typist relies on key rollover, where you
can have more than one key held down at the same time.  The Northgate
keyboards will generate bogus keystrokes if you try and rely on
three key rollover.  The good news is that Northgate is very reasonable
with their return policy and will refund your money if you have a problem.

I *do* like their keyboards, I just type too fast.

I have been delighted with the ALR keyboards.  They are very solid, 
so won't slide around the desk on you.  The key action is quite nice.
Finally, the keyboard can keep up with me.  You just have to find
someone who will sell you one.

Just my 2 cents.

Jim