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From: kevin@calvin.EE.CORNELL.EDU (Kevin Tubbs)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Keyboards
Message-ID: <327@calvin.EE.CORNELL.EDU>
Date: 24 Apr 88 02:28:29 GMT
References: <171@dogie.edu>
Reply-To: kevin@calvin.ee.cornell.edu.UUCP (Kevin Tubbs)
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In article <171@dogie.edu> anderson@vms.macc.wisc.edu writes:
>My experience with keyboards now extends to five, so I'll pass on
>my prejudices as a form of consumerism.

I've had experience with a few too:

1) JDR MCT-5060 ("AT" style - func. keys on left).  ESC key is dangerously
   close to the backspace key.  The keys bottom out on a foam rubber sheet, 
   for a spongy feel that few could tolerate.  Luckily, I was able to sell it.

2) JDR MAXI-5339 (101 key, switchable CapsLock<--->Ctrl).  A very nice key-
   board.  When you press a key, the resistance increases, then about 75% of
   the way down, you pass a "hump" and the resistance decreases just before
   you hit bottom.  Sort of like a silent "clicky" keyboard.

3) Northgate CT-101 (101 key, switchable CapsLock<-->Ctrl).  Another nice
   keyboard.  Mildly clicky.  Also, you get 30 days to return it if you
   don't like the feel.

4) FKB2930 (101 key).  This Fujitsu keyboard came on my AT clone from
   Computer Products United.  A solid, non-clicky touch with just the right
   amount of resistance.  CapsLock, ScrollLock, and NumLock have status lights
   right in the keys.  Excellent keyboard.

For what it's worth, there you are.
-- 
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