Cheap replacement keyboard?

TheLegendOfMart · 4 Apr 2015 at 17:59

I have an old Aluminium Keyboard from 4-5 years ago that is looking shabby now and I want to replace it, I really don't want to be spending £40-50 on a new keyboard so looking for something under £20 ideally.

I've tried using Windows keyboards but I am a Mac noob and need the Mac functions labelled on the F keys and such.

I've seen some £15 ones on Amazon but people are complaining that they are US layout, I cant seem to find any UK layout ones.

lamboman · 5 Apr 2015 at 12:52

If you want something as similar as possible to the standard Apple one, I'd honestly just spend the extra money and get the Apple Wired Keyboard. I'd say an alternative isn't really worth it for the sake of £20, to get something comparable you're looking at more expensive Logitech keyboards and the like at a far higher price.

FloppyPoppy · 5 Apr 2015 at 12:59

TheLegendOfMart said:
I have an old Aluminium Keyboard from 4-5 years ago that is looking shabby now and I want to replace it, I really don't want to be spending £40-50 on a new keyboard so looking for something under £20 ideally.

I've tried using Windows keyboards but I am a Mac noob and need the Mac functions labelled on the F keys and such.

I've seen some £15 ones on Amazon but people are complaining that they are US layout, I cant seem to find any UK layout ones.

If it's just grubby can't you just give it a good cleaning?

TheLegendOfMart · 5 Apr 2015 at 13:02

Thanks I guess I shouldn't be so stingy and just get the wired keyboard.

harry5522 said:
If it's just grubby can't you just give it a good cleaning?

I must have acid perspiration as the metal is pitted in places and worn down where my thumb sits at the spacebar.