New desktop keyboard?

[Dieselboy]

I have windows 10. Sometimes my ESC, TAB and windows button keys stop working. I think this is a bug in windows 10 but got me thinking about getting a new keyboard (when I thought it was keyboard issue).

What keyboards are people using? I would like one that is really nice and easy to type on and preferably not more than $50. I could get any gamer ebay special but I think it will be short-lived.
Is there anything out there that makes our lives / jobs easier? I can't imaging what at the moment, though. Wifi / bluetooth connected is nice but not mandatory.

[deanwebb]

You could *buy* a new keyboard, but where's the skill in *that*?

http://www.meccanismocomplesso.org/en/steampunk-keyboard/

That's right, build your own!

[wintermute000]

Mechanical or bust. Corsair K70 myself

[SimonV]

I had the same question a while back and ultimately went for a Ducky keyboard

http://www.networking-forums.com/forum-lobby/keyboards/msg7921/#msg7921

It's probably a bit over your 50$ budget (AUS dollars or real ones?  ) but the thing is built like a tank and types great. It also has a couple of different options for the LEDs. But, it makes a lot of noise so not the best pick for office environments, unless you have your own office of course

[Dieselboy]

Thanks for all the comments. Simon, that keyboard looks HUGE! How are you going with it?

I had a slight change of mind and went with a Logitech K480. I am not sure yet if it's going to be too small for every day use, but it's bluetooth and has a wheel that lets you switch between 3 paired devices. I was not concerned about going with a smaller keyboard. I think i make more typos when i use bigger keyboards. I'm hoping that the keys are low and easy to press.

I do like the look of this one though:
https://www.amazon.com/JETech-Aluminum-Bluetooth-Ultra-slim-Smartphones/dp/B018P6BSPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493723745&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+folding+aluminum+keyboard

[Dieselboy]

You could *buy* a new keyboard, but where's the skill in *that*?

http://www.meccanismocomplesso.org/en/steampunk-keyboard/

That's right, build your own!

Nice

I've been interested in media systems lately. I didnt even know that there were HD movies on vinyl until recently. Would be nice to collect this stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCWLaAwr3sM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgAUxJmh5uE

[LynK]

Corsair for all peripherals (mouse + keyboard). Phenomenal product, phenomenal support, phenomenal build quality. I have the M45 raptor mouse, and the K70 vengeance keyboard.

[SimonV]

Thanks for all the comments. Simon, that keyboard looks HUGE! How are you going with it?

It's pretty much the standard keyboard size with a bezel of about 1 cm. Very happy with it and I'm sure it will last for years.

[Dieselboy]

Some people at work like my new keyboard. It's alright, keys are easy to press and it's multipurpose.

Someone at work mentioned about "mechanical keyboards". I don't really know what they are but apparently they are loud to type on but really easy to type and last a long time.

Anyone heard of one of these? ref: https://mechkb.com/

[LynK]

@diesel

this is a decent article: http://www.pcworld.com/article/240939/mechanical_keyboards_should_you_switch_.html