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Posted by on April 19, 2008, 1:02 am
Please log in for more thread options out. First I want one with the feel of a Model M. Second I want it to have a modern layout to it. In particular I want it to have a Windows key ( or some key free of standard functionality that can be mapped to a Windows key ). Third I want it to be spillproof. ( I'm not sure Model M feel and spill proof can work together. ) Forth I want it to be moderately repairable, meaning I can get at the works and wipe them with a damp cloth. if a spill is really bad I want to be able to dry it off. Any suggestions? Thanks Thad. | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by sandy58 on April 20, 2008, 4:45 am
Please log in for more thread options Print this out & present it to your local PC World. Jeez!! :-( What planet are you from????? | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by on April 21, 2008, 10:38 am
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doctlo-i...@yahoo.com wrote: > First I want one with the feel of a Model M.
Nothing comes close, but Alps, Focus, and Fujitsu models made with metal switches come closer than anything else. > Third I want it to be spillproof. ( I'm not sure Model M feel and
> spill proof can work together. ) Model M keyboards aren't floodproof, but I believe they're almost spillproof, at least if the liquid doesn't enter above the top row of keys. Spillproof keyboards are generally made with a rubbery sheet containing crushable dome switches, but they feel soft, almost the opposite of the Model M. Metal switches are among the least resistant to spills. > Forth I want it to be moderately repairable, meaning I can get at the
> works and wipe them with a damp cloth. if a spill is really bad I want > to be able to dry it off. Model Ms are hard to fix since they use a 2-layer membrane circuit board set between a piece of hard plastic and a plate of steel. Fortunately they tend to last a long time without maintenance because the plastic keeps out dust and liquids. Membrane keyboards are the easiest to clean -- usually just spraying distilled water or electronic parts cleaner (90% pure alcohol) is enough, but the membrane can easily be removed so the can be sprayed on the bottom and the circuit board matrix also sprayed (don't rub -- the nickel traces are not very rugged). Metal switches can be unsoldered and replaced, but replacements can be hard to find. Some switches can be disassembled for cleaning. | ||||||||||||||||
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> out.
>
> First I want one with the feel of a Model M.
> Second I want it to have a modern layout to it. In particular I want
> it to have a Windows key ( or some key free of standard functionality
> that can be mapped to a Windows key ).
> Third I want it to be spillproof. ( I'm not sure Model M feel and
> spill proof can work together. )
> Forth I want it to be moderately repairable, meaning I can get at the
> works and wipe them with a damp cloth. if a spill is really bad I want
> to be able to dry it off. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
> Thad.