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Any one use a MICROSOFT keyboard?
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ACEvb2
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Nov 16, 2000, 01:52 PM
 
i was thinking of getting a new keyboard and some have told me that microsoft makes good keyboards, i was very impressed with the intellimouse so i thought i might try one of their keyboards but i want to know what you guys think first, thanks

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Nov 16, 2000, 03:45 PM
 
If you don't already have one, why not buy one of Apple's new Pro Keyboards? Full-size, funky Mac-only keys, and only $59.

Much better than the dinky keyboard on this iMac!

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Nov 18, 2000, 03:22 AM
 
Before I switched to the Mac platform, I used three different Microsoft keyboards, and I was very happy with each of them. I'd have to say that I haven't found a better ergonomic keyboard than any of the Microsoft ones--even the ergonomic Mac keyboard I'm using now feels cheap and fragile (Adesso Tru-Form), but it gets the job done.

Microsoft has Mac drivers on their website for most (if not all) of their new keyboards. Hope this helps.
     
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Nov 22, 2000, 09:02 PM
 
I bought the "internet pro" keyboard. It works as advertised... sortof.
First, the power key only works for shutdowns; you can't power UP with it. Second, the keyboard quality is rather mediocre. Third, it tends to crash during certain crashes, forcing not only a reboot but a full shutdown so the keyboard gets power cycled.
Also, there are some irritating things, such as the "windows" symbol on a key or the fact that although you can assign alt to command and windows to option using the control panel (default is alt = option) it is not operational until the driver has loaded, which means that you need to hold the "command" key to get the Open Firmware menu to show up.
I wouldn't call it a good purchase. If you want a full-size keyboard, go with the new Apple Keyboard. If you like the extra "internet" keys, go with the MacAlly "multimedia" keyboard. But I'm sorry I wasted my money on this turkey.
     
   
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