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venom600 · Jan 23, 2006, 08:37 PM

I am in the process of replacing my Logitech Elite keyboard because of a mishap with a glass of water. I decided that my next keyboard should be mechanical, and I have been looking around for options. The Matias Tactile Pro isn't an option because it seems to have some issues with modifier keys and I hate white keyboards.

A small company called Deck makes a nice one, but they are very expensive and I don't care for backlighting. One option I read about was the old Micro Connectors keyboards. I found a few leftover new ones at Buy.com (blueberry color), and I wanted to know what everyone thought of them. The price is right, but I don't want to get stuck with a poorly made item. Anyone?

Bwa · Jan 24, 2006, 02:46 AM

If I were to find any of these in a store, I'd buy all of them.

Hell, you make me want to drive down to Pomona and find the Best Buy.

I had one (bought in 2001) and wore it out. I've worn out a lot of keyboards; the construction was decent though not spectacular--probably similiar to the Logitech Elite you have now. I've worn out three Elites :-)

The Micro Connector click was awesome!

I'm now using a Tactile Pro. No real issues, though like you, I don't like white keyboards. Sometimes I find the Tactile Pro a bit tiring to use.

Anyway, I'd definitely buy the Micro Connectors and maybe get one or two spaces. They were $49 new, IIRC.

venom600 · Jan 24, 2006, 07:12 AM

Well, you've definitely convinced me to get this Micro Connectors board. Not a fan of Blueberry, but it's nothing a little black spray paint can't cure. Also, I didn't find the keyboard at a Best Buy, I found it at Buy.com, hiding in plain sight. Now that I have ordered a couple, you can have the link to get yours. :-) They also have grape up, but it is $53.99 for some reason.

Blueberry: http://www.buy.com/prod/Micro_Connec.../10305282.html

Grape: http://www.buy.com/prod/Micro_Connec.../10305949.html

Bwa · Jan 24, 2006, 11:48 AM

Wow, thanks! :-)

SpinCycle · Jan 24, 2006, 11:24 PM

I actually got the Tactile Pro keyboard and returned it .. the keys are WAY too loud. much louder than the Apple Extended keyboard in my opinion. -p

venom600 · Jan 25, 2006, 02:57 AM

Meh, I wear headphones while I work.

Bwa · Jan 25, 2006, 04:31 AM

The noise from the Tactile Pro makes me feel like I'm being *really* productive when I use it.

It is definitely louder than the both the Apple Extended Keyboard and the Apple Extended Keyboard II.

venom600 · Jan 30, 2006, 09:03 PM

FedEx just dropped it off! Aside from the color it is perfect. It feels a lot like my Elite, only much more crisp. I highly recommend it. For the price, you are unlikely to find anything better. The color is nothing a can of black spray paint can't solve. Thanks for the info guys.