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From: chuq@plaid.Sun.COM (Chuq Von Rospach)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Datadesk Keyboard Info Wanted
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Date: 3 Mar 88 18:05:59 GMT
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>Has anyone used the Datadesk 101 keyboard -- the normal one, not the ADB one?
>
>What is it like in terms of "feel"?

In comparison to the standard 512Ke keyboard, it's wonderful. The backslash
key is in a bad place, I keep hitting it on the way to backspace, but that
is a matter of getting used to it. It's significantly better than my Sun
keyboard, also. 

My typing rate is up about 4% since I switched. My error rate is down about
50%. And better, after four hours of serious writing, my fingers and wrists
aren't sore. 

>Does it have a loud "clacky" sound or is it quieter?

It's quieter than my old Mac keyboard.

>Is it possible to exchange the caps lock and left command key positions,
>either through software or hardware?

No.

>If anyone has any information/opinions (especially opinions!),

Nice keyboard. Buy QuicKeys to make the thing really useful. 


Chuq Von Rospach			chuq@sun.COM		Delphi: CHUQ

     There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home.
                               Ken Olson, President, Digital Equipment, 1977