Das Keyboard Model S Professional
$129
www.daskeyboard.com
German engineering isn't something you
typically expect from PC peripherals, but Das Keyboard's Model S
Professional was built with a minimalist aesthetic and relies on mechanical
gold-plated key switches that produce a highly tactile feel and an audible click
response. According to Das Keyboard, the Model S is in the same class as the
Cadillac of clicky keyboards, the IBM Model M.
Gigabyte Multimedia Ultra-slim Profile Keyboard GK-K6150
$11.99
www.gigabyte.us
The GIGABYTE Multimedia Ultra-slim Profile
Keyboard GK-K6150 is designed to simulate the scissors switch commonly found in
notebook keyboards, making it quiet and responsive, but without the cramped
layout and mobility restrictions. Other features include laser-engraved key
labels and nine hotkeys for your media playback and more.
Grandtec USA GlowType Keyboard GLW-1000
$39.99
www.grandtec.com
If you ask Grandtec USA what's better than
a virtually indestructible keyboard, it will tell you a virtually
indestructible keyboard that glows in the dark. This flexible silicone keyboard
sheds light on your late-night computing sessions, is spill proof, has an
illumination on/off switch, and Windows hotkeys to make your life easier.
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
$49.95
www.microsoft.com
Microsoft's latest Natural Ergonomic
Keyboard, the 4000, makes your computing comfort its No. 1 priority. Innovative
design features include a plush palm rest, a curved key bed, ergonomic arc, and
reversed slope. Other extras include customizable hotkeys and a handy Zoom
Slider, which lets you zoom in and out with the flip of a switch.
Pixxo USB Wired Slim Keyboard KM-1881U
$12.99
www.mypixxo.com
According to Pixxo, a keyboard can be
affordable and comfortable. The KM-1881U utilizes enhanced membrane tactile key
switches, which are responsive and quiet. The slim keyboard includes three ACPI
(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface; a power management specification
for PCs) power management keys, 15 hotkeys for multimedia and more, durable
laser-printed key labels, and a switch reliability rating of between 5 and 10
million presses.
Rosewill Mechanical Keyboard RK-9000BL
$99.99
www.rosewill.com
Rosewill's RK-9000 keyboard uses Cherry
Black Switches, which produce consistent force throughout the downward
keystroke. The keyboard is built to last with 50 million life cycle-rated
switches and a red metal inner chassis. N-Key rollover lets you press 104 keys
simultaneously without jamming (PS/2 mode), and gold plated USB and PS/2
connector leave your connection options wide open.
