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Old 04-23-2020, 10:31 AM
 
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This whole working-from-home thing makes me work harder than ever.

My fingers are getting tired from all the typing.

I am looking for a keyboard whose keys are not so hard/stiff. Any suggestions? Something similar to a laptop keyboard would be nice.
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Old 04-23-2020, 11:57 AM
 
Location: Vallejo
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What are you using now. I like the basic Logitec K120 keyboards. They're just a typical fairly squishy membrane keyboard though. You could look for a chiclet type keyboard ala Mac or Surface Keyboard. Not a big fan of them myself but then I don't like mechanical keyboards either which I lot of people do.
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Old 04-23-2020, 12:47 PM
 
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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I don't like mechanical keyboards either which I lot of people do.
LOL Came to suggest this. The keys, though noisy, are very easy to press and strangely some how more accurate then a 'normal' keyboard.
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Old 04-23-2020, 01:26 PM
 
Location: McAllen, TX
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This whole working-from-home thing makes me work harder than ever.

My fingers are getting tired from all the typing.

I am looking for a keyboard whose keys are not so hard/stiff. Any suggestions? Something similar to a laptop keyboard would be nice.
The stock keyboard that comes with Dell desktops may be what you are looking for. I am typing on one right now. I do like the feedback of a mechanical keyboard but I don't like the noisy keys, there are silent or quiet mechanicals but anyway, here is what I am talking about. These type of keyboards are called "Low Profile" much like a laptop would have.

https://www.amazon.com/MULTIMEDIA-KE.../dp/B00QFATAX2

Since Amazon is passing off a lot of sales to third parties right now you are better off with newegg.

https://www.newegg.com/dell-wired-qw...82E16823665036
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Old 04-23-2020, 03:02 PM
 
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I use the Logitech K750 Solar (for Mac) and like it. But keyboards are extremely personal items.
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Old 04-23-2020, 03:05 PM
 
Location: Florida -
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I saw a really interesting laser projection keyboard the other day -- It projects the keyboard onto any surface -- making typing resistance-free. I may try one of these, and/or would be interested in hearing about anyone else's experience. It runs$99

https://www.dartletype.com/en/pre-1....&network_id=69

Here's one at Walmart for about $40!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yosoo-Wir...CABEgLP3_D_BwE

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Old 04-23-2020, 03:22 PM
 
Location: McAllen, TX
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I saw a really interesting laser projection keyboard the other day -- It projects the keyboard onto any surface -- making typing resistance-free. I may try one of these, and/or would be interested in hearing about anyone else's experience. It runs$99

https://www.dartletype.com/en/pre-1....&network_id=69

Here's one at Walmart for about $40!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yosoo-Wir...CABEgLP3_D_BwE
I had not even heard of them so I googled.

Here is a review on some.

https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-virtual-keyboards

Here's a bunch on newegg but I don't see any reviews.
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=laser+projection+keyboard

It may be something to consider in the future when they become mainstream and if they actually work.
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Old 04-24-2020, 10:47 AM
 
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This whole working-from-home thing makes me work harder than ever.

My fingers are getting tired from all the typing.

I am looking for a keyboard whose keys are not so hard/stiff. Any suggestions? Something similar to a laptop keyboard would be nice.
Take a look at Cherry MX Red or Brown keys. They both require just 45g of actuation force.
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