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| Author: | Emoz93 [ 28 Apr 2011, 15:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Advantages of USB Keyboard over PS/2 Keyboard? |
My lil' bro was nice enough to let me experiment with his brand new wireless keyboard. Although I think he just wants to show off his new keyboard (A4Tech GR-152). After trying the keyboard out for a few hours, here's what I think of it: - It felt a lot heavier than my Logitech PS/2 keyboard even if I took out the 2 AA batteries. - The +/- keys have scroll up and scroll down icons but oddly it doesn't work as a mousewheel. The 2 and 8 keys with arrow up and arrow down icons does. - The most useless shortcut key: Calculator (icon: like its namesake). How often do people use the built-in calculator anyway? - I felt no difference between the wireless keyboard and my PS/2 keyboard when typing and gaming*. - The most useful shortcut key: Search (icon: magnifying glass). It opens up new window called Search Results and I can start searching files immediately. - The home page shortcut key (icon: house) is a minor convenience. It calls up the home page of the default browser in a single click. Then again, I also can do that with a mouse. - The volume shortcut keys is also a minor convenience. I don't use them very often as I rarely change the volume when listening to MP3 songs. - Wireless means less cable clutters behind the rear PC. The keyboard and mouse use the same wireless USB dongle . - Wireless also means I don't have to detach the keyboard from the USB or PS/2 port every time I want to clean it from dusts. - The keys still register when I type from across the room. Impressive but I'm not sure why I would want to type at that distance when I could barely I see what I'm typing. Conclusion: Upgrading my old PS/2 keyboard has some perks but doesn't actually change my life. The Logitech keyboard will probably stay to serve me for another few years. |
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| Author: | Anprionsa [ 28 Apr 2011, 16:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Advantages of USB Keyboard over PS/2 Keyboard? |
In my opinion the new fancy keyboards really aren't worth it. My favorite keyboard still is the Microsoft one with the curved keys. Been using it since early last decade. |
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| Author: | X-Warrior [ 28 Apr 2011, 18:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Advantages of USB Keyboard over PS/2 Keyboard? |
- The most useless shortcut key: Calculator (icon: like its namesake). How often do people use the built-in calculator anyway? Quite a lot actually, especially at work. Having that button over yonder would be nice. |
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| Author: | Abram [ 28 Apr 2011, 21:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Advantages of USB Keyboard over PS/2 Keyboard? |
I use it all the time. Daily. I put my Calc shortcut the at top-right corner. |
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