I'm a fan of the Dell keyboard, too and have purchased several of them.
Be aware that the newer Dell keyboards have moved the INS, DEL, etc.
keys from 2 rows/3 columns to 3 rows/2 columns. They had the new
keyboards at PJ2T when I was there in Feb and it drove me nuts! :.)
You can also find some nice IBM keyboards on Ebay. They tend to be more
expensive, but sturdier and the keys have a bit more bounce and click.
Personally, I look at a keyboard as a disposable item. When it's old
and worn, just get a new one.
Barry W2UP
On 5/6/2012 2:05 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> FWIW, I just got a new Dell and was disappointed to discover that the
> keyboard that came with it was more like that on a laptop, with tiny
> function keys and alphanumeric keytops very close together. I jumped on
> e-bay and discovered a flock of last-generation Dell keyboards that have
> well-separated keys and normal-size Fkeys. The nomenclature is SK-8115
> or L100, and they only cost around $25. They're also a bit smaller than
> standard, but still have the numeric keypad which I remap with various
> useful functions.
>
>
> I like the keyboard very much because its keys have long travel and,
> like you, I tend to hammer. Of course shipping to ZC4 may be another
> matter, but it is worth the cautionary note, and maybe a try.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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> On 5/4/2012 11:34 PM, hodgson@cytanet.com.cy wrote:
>> I vaguely remember a theme on keyboards.
>> Did we ever come to a conclusion on which
>> was the best one to buy ?
>> I need something solid as I do tend to hammer
>> them a bit.
>>
>> 73 Steve, ZC4Li.
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