Just replaced my keyboad...
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mark edwards
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if i could make a suggestion - take an old keyboard and hold it upside down over a slice of pizza or a sandwich and shake it vigorously. the skin flakes actually make a delightful seasoning. use somebody else's keyboard for extra flavor.
mark edwards
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its mostly dried skin flakes, hair, and oil chunks. maybe a few insect parts as well.
Yanz
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I cringed a little. Canned air is great for cleaning keyboards
My keyboard is so messed up, that sometimes it starts doing random things, like it randomly turn on caps lock, or stop working. I'm using this keyboard from a year, I bought it in $6, so I don't regret. I don't usually spend a lot on keyboards as I know, sooner or later, they're going to be messed up.
nonsiccus
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A mechanical keyboard can certainly be a fine solution for a quality product, but the issue is that it's a pretty substantial investment for a keyboard. There are also quite a few things that you want to know about before diving in to a mechanical keyboard such as the switch type. If you can afford the entry cost (typically over US$100), you'll want to check out some MX Blue switches for typing.
There are also a multitude of youtube videos that give you an idea of what to expect if you're going for a quality mechanical keyboard.
There are also a multitude of youtube videos that give you an idea of what to expect if you're going for a quality mechanical keyboard.
MorgUK
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This is a good point! Some switches feel completely different to others. One of my friends had to return their keyboard because he couldn't stand the switches. His were really, really light with no clicky sound. If you rested your fingers on the keys it would press.
I also recommend to check out some YouTube videos before you buy a mechanical keyboard.
nonsiccus
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Hahaha, I know exactly the type that you're talking about. They're more than likely MX Reds, which are what I'm using right now. I use a set of MX Blues at work, and the two are polar opposites. My Reds, if I type gingerly, will barely make a whisper, meanwhile the Blues clack away like the old IBM keyboards of old.
I love the Reds, it feels like I'm typing on a cloud but it's mostly for gaming - the Blues are where it's at when it comes to lots of typing.
Sal Radler
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I have the Cherry Blue keys on my Mechanical keyboard. An absolute delight to type on, but they have a jarring clickety sound which my mother hates; hehe. I love it though; gives me a old typewriter vibe and makes me feel cool. Who knew keyboards could make your feel better? 
nonsiccus
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The click makes me feel like I'm typing so incredibly fast. My office has several people who use Blues, and when we're all typing it sounds so noisy... but in a good way, y'know?I have the Cherry Blue keys on my Mechanical keyboard. An absolute delight to type on, but they have a jarring clickety sound which my mother hates; hehe. I love it though; gives me a old typewriter vibe and makes me feel cool. Who knew keyboards could make your feel better?
What keyboard did you get with the blues?
orlando curtis
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I have never had that problem ever , and I really haven't actually
seen something like this before in my life. That problem is definitely
not a problem for me.
I have this guy right here...
seen something like this before in my life. That problem is definitely
not a problem for me.
LivelyTwenty
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I use my Macbook Pro keyboard, and I feel so out of place right now. Am I the only laptop user here?
nonsiccus
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I'm using a laptop, but I've got it connected to a dock so that I can use dual monitors and a keyboard/mouse set up. When I'm out of the office though, I'll use the onboard keyboard. It's alright and gets the job done, but it just doesn't quite do a full size keyboard justice.
Derek Demuro
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Lol, same problem here... they don't last past a year and a half.
My old notebook keyboard lasted less than a year... so I gave it to my parents.
mark edwards, your post about the flakes over a pizza just went over my head... lol I had to stop reading.
My old notebook keyboard lasted less than a year... so I gave it to my parents.
mark edwards, your post about the flakes over a pizza just went over my head... lol I had to stop reading.
nonsiccus
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I believe that he was referring to using the crumbs and other gross things that sprinkle out of an upturned keyboard as a seasoning on your pizza. Funny how but would probably result in some severe gastrointestinal distress!
I've had a few waterproof keyboards over the years, generally you loose alot of the tactile response you get from a keyboard when using those so it can a little more difficult to type with, better off just replacing the keyboard a few times a year.
Also you can stick most keyboards in the dishwasher and run it through a cycle without any soap. Let it dry for a few days (tilted on its side/angle to allow the water to run out) and often the keyboard will be nearly good as new.
Also you can stick most keyboards in the dishwasher and run it through a cycle without any soap. Let it dry for a few days (tilted on its side/angle to allow the water to run out) and often the keyboard will be nearly good as new.
elmarianexx
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It's not definitely only you with this problem. I had to replace my computer's keyboard too last month.
themonk3y
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I have been using the keyboard on my laptop for the past 2 years and had no problem with it. Before that as a kid I had a keyboard for over 7 years and it was fine even the writing on the buttons was still there after 7 years. May be it's just you or may be it is a problem with the keyboards manufactured in your local area.
Holunderminze
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That is a huge keyboard man lol
cameronpalte
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Nice keyboard I've been planning on getting a fully mechanical keyboard because it works better than my current laptop keyboard. However, I don't have a keyboard like yours - that looks nice.