Spec me a keyboard

darael · 17 Sep 2017 at 17:10

I wouldn't normally make a spec me keyboard thread, but I am having trouble finding one I like. My current keyboard, a Logitech K200, cost me only £10.00 and has everything I need - except it doesn't feel as sturdy as I'd like.

My current keyboard has everything I need:

Full size keyboard layout
Calculator, internet, email and volume hotkeys at the top
Is not backlit
Full-size enter key

I'd rather stick with Logitech or Microsoft keyboard. But for the right price and keyboard, I'd change brand.

I'd rather not spend much more than £25 on a keyboard. But if it ticks every single box first time, then I'll consider it.

Plec · 17 Sep 2017 at 18:48

I just bought my son the Microsoft Desktop 2000 - just for the keyboard as he didn't like his mechanical keyboard.

It comes with a mouse (Ok for bundle) and is sub £30 - but I have to say I'm impressed with the quality of the keyboard for the money. And has all your short cut keys too...

mistersprinkles · 17 Sep 2017 at 19:19

He didn't like the mech keybo? Kids these days... honestly.

Plec · 17 Sep 2017 at 19:32

mistersprinkles said:
He didn't like the mech keybo? Kids these days... honestly.

Yep, it was a Logitech, RGB lights, fully customisable - the whole geek fest - but he hated the noise and feel. I'm not a fan of them either (for same reason) but was surprised that practicality took precedence over the cool factor with his friends. Little man shows character

- plus one of his friends got a great free keyboard who couldn't afford one.

He uses it for school work and it literally thumped through the house - so we're not going to miss it either...

mistersprinkles · 17 Sep 2017 at 19:37

Plec said:
Yep, it was a Logitech, RGB lights, fully customisable - the whole geek fest - but he hated the noise and feel.

The noise and feel are the best parts! :eek:

I wish my mech keybo was louder. lol.

darael · 20 Sep 2017 at 19:52

I should have said I don't want a mechanical or wireless keyboard either.

Plec · 21 Sep 2017 at 21:54

The Logitech K280e Corded Keeyboard - clicky - fits your criteria but has laptop type keys - which you will either love or hate.

You would need to access the hotkeys by pressing a FN button - so not as simple as dedicated keys.