[UFO Chicago] Hardware reco -- new keyboard?

[Brian Sobolak]

> On Sep 15, 2020, at 10:19 PM, Matthew T. Gibbs <ufochicago-mail at mattgibbs.us> wrote:
> 
> On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 2:10:43 PM CDT Brian Sobolak wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> After months of working from home, I have decided I am ready for a new
>> keyboard + mouse.  ACTUALLY, I switched employers and my new work laptop
>> doesn’t have working function keys.  Which is horrible.  (And yes, I
>> figured out how to fix that via Google, but still, annoying.)
>> 
>> I have found that most modern keyboards really suck, at least compared to a
>> more “corporate” keyboard. The Logitech/Microsoft ones are super flimsy and
>> huge.  I’ve used someone of the older ones that were heavier and better.
>> 
>> Anyone have a recommendation?
>> 
>> Rough list of needs:
>>  - QWERTY
>>  - function keys
>>  - don’t care about caps lock, but nice
>>  - USB is OK, not necessary to be wireless
>>  - must have PageUp/PageDown keys.  (It is horrid that Macs don’t have
>> this.)
> 
> I still use a model M.  You may be able to find a used one online somewhere or 
> you can get new versions from Unicomp:
> 
> <https://www.pckeyboard.com>
> 
> You can also get a wireless ThinkPad keyboard.  They aren't quite as good as 
> the old style but still much better than many others IMO.
> 
> <https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories-and-monitors/keyboards-and-mice/
> keyboards/KBD-BO-TrackPoint-KBD-US-English/p/4Y40X49493>
> 
> Finally, I've heard that the newer mechanical ones are decent, though they are 
> usually targeted towards gamers.
> 

Thanks to all who responded!  I ordered a brown-switch mechanical from one the recommendations provided here.  I’ll report again how it goes!

Brian