Need a new keyboard...suggestions?

Acreo Aeneas · 08-01-2007, 08:18 PM

Okay, so clumsy me, I spilled cranberry juice all over my nice BenQ keyboard. My space bar now is very hard to press (sticky) and my "n", "b", and "m" keys are also sticky. My attempts and cleaning out the sticky keys have failed.

Does anyone know where else I can shop around online for keyboards?

I want something nice for under $25 (before shipping) and if possible something that feels like I'm typing on a laptop (not a must, just preferred).

I've been browsing through NewEgg, but the nicers ones are $25 and above. The cheaper ones are all brands I've used before and the keys rub off in a few months of normal use.

**marstein** · 08-01-2007, 09:19 PM

first stick that keyboard into the dishwasher and do the most gentle cycle, no soap. It should work after drying it a couple of days.

I like the Goldtouch keyboards. Very ergonomic.

=Sarc= · 08-01-2007, 10:55 PM

Did you have that BenQ X keyboard or whatever technology it's called? I think it's BenQ that makes it. It has keys that have similar push to laptop keys.

I thought I saw them on sale a few months ago for about $30. Maybe you can still nab one from somewhere if we all keep a look out for it.

silenthunter343 · 08-02-2007, 07:18 PM

all i have to say is get a G15

**sordavie** · 08-02-2007, 07:27 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16823121115R

=Sarc= · 08-03-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by silenthunter343

all i have to say is get a G15

Cool keyboard but most definitely not in the $25 range.

Acreo Aeneas · 08-03-2007, 11:31 AM

Yes I am using the BenQ keyboard with the X-Key technology. After disassembling it to clean out the gunk (which was futile), I was actually shocked how well made it was.

Durability aside, yeah, I don't have the funds for a G15, whether or not it is a nice keyboard (with a load of extra features I don't ever use, namely TS overlay).

Thanks to Sordavie for a nice suggestion. I'll add it to my list of considerations.

Aren't there any other places to shop online besides NewEgg for keyboards?

Edit: I feel at this point, anything that's not more than $31/32 is worth it. I want something that'll hold me until next year or so, but at the same time, that might be nice to last me through my next system too.

God, I wish I hadn't spilled that wholesome cranberry juice over my keyboard.

**sordavie** · 08-03-2007, 11:51 AM

The one I linked to is the Benq with the x structure keys, if you don't mind OEM and open box. It's within your price range and should be the same, if not similar to the one you have.

Acreo Aeneas · 08-03-2007, 01:19 PM

It's essentially the same keyboard, without the sliding height adjustment and without the multimedia keys I've grown used to using. So yes, it's basically barebones, but I'm not too keen on "Open Box". I've never had any real good fortune with open boxed items.

**CingularDuality** · 08-03-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marstein

first stick that keyboard into the dishwasher and do the most gentle cycle, no soap. It should work after drying it a couple of days.

I always do it WITH detergent, but make sure it's in the top rack, of course.

I'm not sure what's special about this x-key stuff, but the dishwasher has cleaned up every other keyboard I've ever had. If it's wireless, make sure you take the batteries out first!

And absolutely ensure that it's completely dry before using it again!

Acreo Aeneas · 08-08-2007, 01:01 PM

Well, I can't really use Mar's suggestion, since my family has never owned and currently do not own a dishwasher. Unless taking a hose to it works the same...

All in all, the space bar key is finicky at best and stuck at worst. If the room temperature is warm/hot, then the space bar is smooth as new. If the room is nice and cool, the key becomes stuck every so often.

I haven't had much luck looking for other e-retailers for nice $30-some keyboards, so I ended up adding a MS media keyboard to my wishlist. I'm just not sure if I should just stick to this BenQ keyboard until I can't stand it anymore or spend the $32 on a new one.

**CingularDuality** · 08-08-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas

Unless taking a hose to it works the same...

Yeah, just add a drop of dishsoap to a bucket of hot water and pour it on the keyboard wherever it's sticky. Then follow up with a few buckets of clean hot water, then let it COMPLETELY dry.

=Sarc= · 08-10-2007, 10:48 AM

I saw somewhere else that another person was looking for a keyboard with that laptop feel. The iRocks brand was suggested. They're on Newegg for $15 (X-Slim technology). If you haven't tried that out, give it a shot. Although, the keys are crammed so you may not like that.

Acreo Aeneas · 08-10-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

Yeah, just add a drop of dishsoap to a bucket of hot water and pour it on the keyboard wherever it's sticky. Then follow up with a few buckets of clean hot water, then let it COMPLETELY dry.

Okay, would letting it bake in the sun for a whole day work for "drying completely"?

**CingularDuality** · 08-11-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas

Okay, would letting it bake in the sun for a whole day work for "drying completely"?

I suppose it would depend on how humid it is there. If I did that here, the keyboard would melt. I would set it near the cool dry output of an air conditioner, or point a fan on it overnight, AFTER shaking most of the water out of it, of course. I always use the edges of paper towels to get between each row of keys before letting it sit in front of a fan. If it's screwed together, take it apart and wipe it down real quick, then it'll only take a couple of hours in front of a fan in a dry environment to be good to go.

08-01-2007, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Need a new keyboard...suggestions? Okay, so clumsy me, I spilled cranberry juice all over my nice BenQ keyboard. My space bar now is very hard to press (sticky) and my "n", "b", and "m" keys are also sticky. My attempts and cleaning out the sticky keys have failed. Does anyone know where else I can shop around online for keyboards? I want something nice for under $25 (before shipping) and if possible something that feels like I'm typing on a laptop (not a must, just preferred). I've been browsing through NewEgg, but the nicers ones are $25 and above. The cheaper ones are all brands I've used before and the keys rub off in a few months of normal use. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs.

08-01-2007, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
marstein Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA, USA Age: 42 Posts: 838	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? first stick that keyboard into the dishwasher and do the most gentle cycle, no soap. It should work after drying it a couple of days. I like the Goldtouch keyboards. Very ergonomic. __________________ Gigabyte P35-DS3R, 2GB, 8800GTS 640MB, Core2Duo E8400

08-01-2007, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? Did you have that BenQ X keyboard or whatever technology it's called? I think it's BenQ that makes it. It has keys that have similar push to laptop keys. I thought I saw them on sale a few months ago for about $30. Maybe you can still nab one from somewhere if we all keep a look out for it. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

08-02-2007, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
silenthunter343 Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 48	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? all i have to say is get a G15

08-02-2007, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
sordavie Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 2,260	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16823121115R __________________

08-03-2007, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? Yes I am using the BenQ keyboard with the X-Key technology. After disassembling it to clean out the gunk (which was futile), I was actually shocked how well made it was. Durability aside, yeah, I don't have the funds for a G15, whether or not it is a nice keyboard (with a load of extra features I don't ever use, namely TS overlay). Thanks to Sordavie for a nice suggestion. I'll add it to my list of considerations. Aren't there any other places to shop online besides NewEgg for keyboards? Edit: I feel at this point, anything that's not more than $31/32 is worth it. I want something that'll hold me until next year or so, but at the same time, that might be nice to last me through my next system too. God, I wish I hadn't spilled that wholesome cranberry juice over my keyboard. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs. Last edited by Acreo Aeneas; 08-03-2007 at 11:49 AM.

08-03-2007, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
sordavie Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 2,260	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? The one I linked to is the Benq with the x structure keys, if you don't mind OEM and open box. It's within your price range and should be the same, if not similar to the one you have. __________________

08-03-2007, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? It's essentially the same keyboard, without the sliding height adjustment and without the multimedia keys I've grown used to using. So yes, it's basically barebones, but I'm not too keen on "Open Box". I've never had any real good fortune with open boxed items. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs.

08-08-2007, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,547	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? Well, I can't really use Mar's suggestion, since my family has never owned and currently do not own a dishwasher. Unless taking a hose to it works the same... All in all, the space bar key is finicky at best and stuck at worst. If the room temperature is warm/hot, then the space bar is smooth as new. If the room is nice and cool, the key becomes stuck every so often. I haven't had much luck looking for other e-retailers for nice $30-some keyboards, so I ended up adding a MS media keyboard to my wishlist. I'm just not sure if I should just stick to this BenQ keyboard until I can't stand it anymore or spend the $32 on a new one. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th MID Member Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs.

08-10-2007, 10:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: Need a new keyboard...suggestions? I saw somewhere else that another person was looking for a keyboard with that laptop feel. The iRocks brand was suggested. They're on Newegg for $15 (X-Slim technology). If you haven't tried that out, give it a shot. Although, the keys are crammed so you may not like that. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

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