[geeks] grudging praise for a Micosoft product

[Jonathan Groll]

On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 12:05:12PM -0400, Patrick Giagnocavo wrote:
> I decided to get a Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 that was on 
> sale at the local Staples, figuring it would reduce wear on the keyboard.
> 
> Well, not only is it doing that purpose, but I am finding that my wrists 
> and back are not sore at the end of the day.
> 
> When using a laptop keyboard for many hours I end up scrunching up due 
> to my arms being turned inward to hold the hands on the home row, 
> especially since the trackpad is right below the space bar.
> 
> While I was sure I would hate the differently shaped keys (G and H are 
> wider than Q and P for instance) I seem to have adjusted easily to it. 
> The padding on the palm rest is exactly the right firmness.  The mouse 
> is large and easy to control.
> 
> I bought it for about $30 from Staples on sale.  Even came with the 
> batteries.
> 
> Recommended.

Its been a badly kept geek secret for a while that MS make some of the
better budget keyboards and 'rats' out there...

In fact, controversially, I would say that Apple make some of the
poorest external keyboards out there - the actual tactile
responsiveness of the white keyboards (both thin and thick) just don't
do it for me. Is it just me, or when it comes to keyboards do any of
you find that the 'emperor' has no clothes?

Cheers,
Jonathan