Logitech UltraX - Nice silent keyboard
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Logitech UltraX - Nice silent keyboard
In my quest for a new keyboard I stumbled upon this
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page= ... nguageid=1
Not only is it very stylish, and lowprofile with it's notebook style keys, it's also the most quiet keyboard I've owned. Add in cheap and it's a winner in my book
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page= ... nguageid=1
Not only is it very stylish, and lowprofile with it's notebook style keys, it's also the most quiet keyboard I've owned. Add in cheap and it's a winner in my book
Googling for the keyboard shows dealtime listing it for an average of $150!
However, that appears to be for a box of 5, so it's $30 each. But it seems to be sold in packs of 5.
There's another thread here that's been running for a long time. There's a recommendation for a USB keyboard that looks remarkably similar towards the end of the thread.
However, that appears to be for a box of 5, so it's $30 each. But it seems to be sold in packs of 5.
There's another thread here that's been running for a long time. There's a recommendation for a USB keyboard that looks remarkably similar towards the end of the thread.
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There are couple of UK sources as well - price seems to be ~UK£17 plus delivery.
http://www.easyetrader.com and http://www.tradeprice.co.uk
So CHHAS - how would you describe the action of the keys? Is it just like a good notebook keyboard? If so, I feel Santa will be bringing one of these...
http://www.easyetrader.com and http://www.tradeprice.co.uk
So CHHAS - how would you describe the action of the keys? Is it just like a good notebook keyboard? If so, I feel Santa will be bringing one of these...
It takes a bit of getting used to, but it does feel like a good notebook keyboard. The keys stay in place and doesn't move from side to side when you touch them, and everything feels very precise.
I've used it for maybe 10 hours now and already I dislike using a regular keyboard.
The overall finish is very nice as well, I was a bit worried because of the price, but there's no need for concern there.
Another plus is that Logitech has resisted the temptation to move any keys, everything is where it's supposed to. Many newer keyboards have moved the Insert, Delete, Home block around or put the arrow keys somewhere strange. None of that here. Only extra feature are the 6 hotkeys at the top right hand side, they are integrated in the bar containing the LEDs and it looks very stylish.
If I have to nit-pick they should have put blue leds in, but that's about the only thing I can think of.
I've used it for maybe 10 hours now and already I dislike using a regular keyboard.
The overall finish is very nice as well, I was a bit worried because of the price, but there's no need for concern there.
Another plus is that Logitech has resisted the temptation to move any keys, everything is where it's supposed to. Many newer keyboards have moved the Insert, Delete, Home block around or put the arrow keys somewhere strange. None of that here. Only extra feature are the 6 hotkeys at the top right hand side, they are integrated in the bar containing the LEDs and it looks very stylish.
If I have to nit-pick they should have put blue leds in, but that's about the only thing I can think of.
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i like flat key keyboards with full layout. what i don't like are the windows keys and the extra keys. at least they look like extra keys on the top row. why can't they just make flat key keyboards without any extras
are there highres pictures of that keyboard anywhere? i searched around but all i found where those crappy low res small pictures like those on the logitech homepage.
are there highres pictures of that keyboard anywhere? i searched around but all i found where those crappy low res small pictures like those on the logitech homepage.
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Took some quick pics
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX1.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX2.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX3.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX4.JPG
I'm not sure what you mean by registering more than 3-4 buttons at once limee, or how to test it.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX1.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX2.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX3.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/3 ... ltraX4.JPG
I'm not sure what you mean by registering more than 3-4 buttons at once limee, or how to test it.
I think he means pressing down 3-4 buttons at once - used for computer games more than anything else, eg in car game, going forwards+turning right+changing gear+looking back or something like that...CHHAS wrote:I'm not sure what you mean by registering more than 3-4 buttons at once limee, or how to test it.
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Does anybody own a Virtually Indestructable Keyboard VIK, made by RAM Electronics? I tried one at Radio Shack, It seemed very quiet, the only difference is that the keys are different. They wouble around if you do not hit them directly above them. I guess thats what you get when you make eveything out of silicone. Keyboard is flexible too, so that can be a problem if you want to put it on your lap. Although it can withstand a spill. I am considering picking one up. You guys should check it out, here is the url.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/keyboards.html
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/keyboards.html
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Yeah, I keep one rolled up in my toolbox. Comes in handy sometimes at a customers house. It is quiet but it's a pain to type on.KHarm1 wrote:Does anybody own a Virtually Indestructable Keyboard VIK, made by RAM Electronics? I tried one at Radio Shack, It seemed very quiet, the only difference is that the keys are different. They wouble around if you do not hit them directly above them. I guess thats what you get when you make eveything out of silicone. Keyboard is flexible too, so that can be a problem if you want to put it on your lap. Although it can withstand a spill. I am considering picking one up. You guys should check it out, here is the url.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/keyboards.html
I own a couple of these, they retail at around 38 bucks in Newegg.
It is a nice keyboard. The keyboard is wider than normal, and the key caps are larger! I touch type mostly, but this is a pretty keyboard. it's nice for these non-adjustable cheap keyboard drawers I use in the office.
Yes, it is PS/2 only.
It is a nice keyboard. The keyboard is wider than normal, and the key caps are larger! I touch type mostly, but this is a pretty keyboard. it's nice for these non-adjustable cheap keyboard drawers I use in the office.
Yes, it is PS/2 only.
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Cool! I Googled around for this keyboard the other day when this thread first started to try and find one here in the US and couldn't find one. So waddaya know, it turns out that good 'ol Newegg carries them...wisefool wrote:I own a couple of these, they retail at around 38 bucks in Newegg.
I just ordered one. I love my PSK5000 but it's USB and won't work with my hellaciously expensive DVI KVM so I'm looking forward to trying this PS/2 Logitech in my system!
Just ordered one from NewEgg, $31 with free shipping.wisefool wrote:I own a couple of these, they retail at around 38 bucks in Newegg.
Yes, it is PS/2 only.
I know most modern BIOS has support for USB keyboard under DOS, but they seem to be turned off by default. Can you use a USB keyboard to get into the BIOS screen?