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From: wjm@rigel.uucp (23384-mitchell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: RE: Keyboards
Keywords: Keyboards, Layout
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Date: 3 Mar 90 01:31:47 GMT
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Admittedly, the keyboard layout and feel is a matter of personal preference.
From my experience with a number of True Blue machines and clones (some
Compaq's and some Brand X), I'm one of those folks who prefers the function
keys on the TOP of the keyboard - they just seem more convenient there for
me (yes, I can and do touch type), particularly when using 1-2-3.
I also strongly favor a 101 key keyboard - the separate cursor keypad is
one of the best improvements I've seen, and I like Northgate's layout for
cursor keys (now if Northgate would only put the F keys on the TOP... but I
can dream, can't I).
As for key feel, the IBM AT 101 key keyboard is my favorite, but I'd really
like to see Big Blue or someone put the Selectric action into computer keys.
I've yet to see anything that matches it, although the old HP 262x terminals
came pretty close.
Regards,
Bill Mitchell
(Disclaimer - these are strictly my personal opinions, and not necessarily
those of my employer or any other person.
IBM and AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation
Northgate is a trademark of Northgate Computer Systems)