Needed one for work and thought this was an excellent price
Google says it's the UK version - I'm not sure what that means or how it's different from the NA version, there might be an extra key
This is an excellent keyboard for those that touch-type, my co-workers who hunt and peck can't operate it due to the giant gap in the middle. I find it extremely comfortable and the only thing I can use for long days of pain-free coding
I don't know if it deserves a neg though, I have the 7000 US version, it is extremely efficient, works really well and the shape (which is the same) is comfortable. Some people may prefer a UK keyboard, maybe they are from the uk or just having used one before. I am not saying it is for everyone, but it is a bargain, cheapest on StaticIce is $56.70. So I don't think it deserves a neg.
Gosh, how I hate these things. According to how I learned how to type, the B is on the wrong side of the keyboard.
I don't like them either, but that is person preference, but the US/UK thing is a real issue.
does this have the problem where [] () ; / \ are placed on different keys?
Best non-gaming keyboard ever! Has a scrolling device in the middle and very comfortable wrist rests.
Once you learn how to type with them you will never go back to standard keyboards. (Unless you are a gamer and then they will really annoy you!) Also fun when people go to use your PC and you get to watch them struggle :-)
Great keyboard.
A keyboard like this is for a touch typist, we are taught to touch type with US keyboards in Australia so this keyboard would be counterintuitive for a touch typist.
People with limited keyboard skills will find the tilts make it harder to see/find the keys
So I'm going to neg this deal too, is it a deal to get something cheaper but doesn't work as you would expect?
Changing keyboard layouts is like moving between left and right hand drive cars…. You go for the invisible gear stick a few times but after 30 mins you are sorted.
That said given the choice the old huge white one is still my best keyboard.
You go for the invisible gear stick a few times but after 30 mins you are sorted.
…right into the oncoming 22 wheeler. ;)
Except instead of 1 stick more like 5 and their all in different places, I have to question whether you have tried your theory out
Your shooting yourself in the foot with a keyboard like this. I have found even changing from a US to US keyboard that has keys slightly different sizes takes time to get used to when touch typing
Anyway you guys have been warned do as you will!
Emailed OzGameShop and they confirmed it is the UK version. From looking at the differences, I don't think this will work for me
OzGameShop was kind enough to cancel the order and issue a refund, so +1 for good service
Best price I could find for the NA version was $72 shipped
They are actually quite a bit different, and even if you didn't mind anyone else who ever used your computer is likely to assault you with the keyboard.
Update: differences include: @, #, ", ~ and the addition of two extra symbols.