Chiclet Keyboard

welshdragon · 6 Mar 2010 at 12:44

Looking to replace my keyboard with a chiclet type one. Can anyone recommend me a decent UK spec one or should I just get an Apple one?

PermaBanned · 6 Mar 2010 at 12:47

Chiclet?

welshdragon · 6 Mar 2010 at 13:55

Like the apple keyboard and laptops. Been looking at the Emprex one, just wondering what peoples thoughts are and if they could recommend one?

Also, If there is anything I need to think about if I go for the apple one?

RJC · 6 Mar 2010 at 13:57

Superewza said:
Chiclet?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiclet_keyboard

welshdragon · 6 Mar 2010 at 18:44

Anyone?

welshdragon · 6 Mar 2010 at 22:30

Hello? echo echo echo

BIGBC · 6 Mar 2010 at 23:10

haha, not much input here.
I love my Sony VAIO's keyboard but hate the Apple desktop parts - its all down to personal preference really. Get out there and give a few a try before you drop any cash.

Tiamat21 · 6 Mar 2010 at 23:20

Get a normal keyboard?

kevbiss1 · 6 Mar 2010 at 23:33

+1, why apple? just research a normal keyboard

welshdragon · 7 Mar 2010 at 12:26

BIGBC said:
haha, not much input here.
I love my Sony VAIO's keyboard but hate the Apple desktop parts - its all down to personal preference really. Get out there and give a few a try before you drop any cash.

With the exception of tesco's I am limited for places that sell keyboards, let alone chiclet ones. Was just wondering if anyone used them and could recommend one as I will have o take the plunge online.

I only suggested the apple one as it looks quite funky but herad they may not last long.

Been looking at an 'Emprex' one, anyone got one of these?

Nemesis379 · 7 Mar 2010 at 12:30

Woah, im looking for one too, that Emprex 6310U looks freggin SWEET

No competitors!

welshdragon · 7 Mar 2010 at 14:13

I'm looking at that too. Was hoping someone on here may have it and could say what it's like?

Alfie · 7 Mar 2010 at 14:18

I use the apple keyboard on my desktop and it's much better than any other keyboard I've used. It's a thing of beauty and it tripled my typing speed. Now most of my mates have one too and it's a steal for 25 quid.

BIGBC · 7 Mar 2010 at 14:54

reeceLAV said:
Woah, im looking for one too, that Emprex 6310U looks freggin SWEET

edit: its £12 on ------ omg cheap

Should remove the competitor name mate.

Found it for £4.50, gonna give it a go anyway, if its anything like my laptop Ill be onto a winner.
Shipping takes it to £9.50 lol. I always have issues spending more on shipping for something than the item itself costs.

welshdragon · 7 Mar 2010 at 15:17

Will you post your thoughts on it when you get it? Still torn betwene the emprex one or the apple one!

BIGBC · 7 Mar 2010 at 15:30

At £4.50 I was prepared to give it a go but 100+% markup just for postage annoys me too much. Especially as Im not the one who actually wants a new keyboard lol.

welshdragon · 7 Mar 2010 at 15:54

That's still £2.50 cheaper than the rainforest!

Aod · 7 Mar 2010 at 16:21

the Emprex looks okay, but if anything, i've got faith in Cherry Keyboards al-la:
http://www.cherry.de/english/products/cable_keyboards_STRAIT_Corded_Keyboard.htm

it's definitely not cheap, but it looks awesome.

i think the Infinity looks even better:
http://www.cherry.de/english/products/cable_keyboards_INFINITY_Corded_MultiMedia_Keyboard.htm

i'm pretty sure both of them are available on fleabay and the "south american rainforest"

Nemesis379 · 7 Mar 2010 at 16:24

that does look nice

edit:

strait = £35
cherry multimedia = £30

also gime a review on that keyboard when you get it, i wana seeeeeeeeeee if its good =], if it is il buy 1

found a review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuXJhelIV_I

Mercutio · 7 Mar 2010 at 18:28

Basically it's a laptop style low-rise keyboard? If so there's LOTS of them around. They tend to be on the more cheap and cheerful parts sites tho. I've been swearing by them for a good 5/6 years now. Used to use a zippy one.