[geeks] clicky keyboards with volume keys...

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On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 6:24 AM, Shannon <shannon at widomaker.com> wrote:
> I want to get a new keyboard for my PC/Mac DVI setup.
>
> I like ALPS key switches and I know where to buy them.
>
> However, I really would like to get a keyboard like that with volume
control.
> I use that all the time and really miss it when its gone.
>
> Also very nice would be to have a full set of 12-16 function keys for the
Mac
> side of things.
>
> Otherwise I don't care about media keys or any of the crap, but volume
control
> is very nice.
>
> Anyone know where that might be found?
>
> To save some time:
>
> - I don't like the Matias keyboard, it felt cheap to me
> - I don't like remapping things like vulcan-nerve-pinch +/- to do volume
>
> Really just want a decent ALPS based keyboard with the common Windows
layout,
> which usually has at least volume control.
>
> Thanks.
>

I do love my Sun Type 6's they have volume and power + you could
probably reprogram the extra keys to your liking... I have not tried a
type 7 and not sure i want to. i do keep thinking i should buy myself
a life time supply of type6's while i have the chance.


Ritchie (honestly not a sun fan boy)
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