Glass Keyboard That Can Be Wiped Clean

xenek on 19/07/2021 - 22:45

Does anyone on OZBargain use a glass keyboard? I'm after something both quiet & able to be sprayed & wiped to clean. I'm figuring corded USB as they aren't cheap devices it seems, and wire for reliability is probably the way, also no ACMA approval necessary. I saw some android app that turns a tablet into a keyboard which sounds cool and might even be cheaper than eg. A dedicated keyboard, but that's a bit over the top. Any dentists or GPs here use one at work?

Computing Computer Peripheral Keyboard

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  • nottodaysunshine on 19/07/2021 - 22:59

    I'm not a dentist nor am I a GP but after much thought perhaps consider getting a normal keyboard like most people.

    If this is doesn't help simply visit your dentist where he will 'fill you in'.

    • cydia9k on 19/07/2021 - 23:30
      +4

      From memory, most place a membrane over regular keyboards

  • SF3 on 19/07/2021 - 23:14

    quiet & able to be sprayed & wiped to clean.

    yeah, your smart phone or Tablet.

  • cydia9k on 19/07/2021 - 23:17
    +4

    Search for the SterileFLAT medical keyboard - bit expensive but designed to address your exact scenario.

    • [Deactivated] on 19/07/2021 - 23:23
      +2

      Never knew these were a thing but now I want one

      • SydStrand on 19/07/2021 - 23:27

        Hhmmm, nah, you don't.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/07/2021 - 10:42

          Definitely want it as opposed to need it

  • iridiumstem on 19/07/2021 - 23:27
    +1

    I have seen some rollable sillicone keyboards that you probably could wipe down easily.

    That said, those I've heard are absolutely horrendous to type on and you'd be better off just using your phone.

  • Tech5 on 19/07/2021 - 23:55

    https://oriendentalsupplies.com.au/water-proof-infection-con…

    I used these for years back in Dental school and absolutely (profanity) hated them. You can't touch type and you need to constantly check inputs to make sure it actually caught what you are typing.

  • scrimshaw on 19/07/2021 - 23:58
    +1

    Kensington does make a keyboard that they claim can be washed. Costs $29.95 from Mwave

    https://www.mwave.com.au/product/kensington-pro-fit-usb-wash…

    • You wash your hands to protect yourself from germs. What about your keyboard? The Kensington Pro Fit USB Washable Keyboard can be run under your tap and washed to remove germs and contamination. Plus the built-in antimicrobial material provides continuous microbe resistance.

    Also the Logitech K310 washable from many years ago.

    And of course, rollable silicone keyboards. https://www.ebay.com.au/b/Computer-Flexible-Keyboards-and-Ke…

  • morse on 20/07/2021 - 02:28

    In most clinical settings standard keyboards are used. The principal is that you wash or sanitise your hands after touching the keyboard (or anything else you’ve touched) and before touching the patient and after touching the patient and before touching the keyboard.
    https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-preve…

    This applies whether the keyboard is washable/waterproof or otherwise. The keyboard and mouse is then wiped between users or at the end of the day/throughout the day depending on the setting, but the idea is that people have clean hands before touching things in their environment.

    The keyboard/computer should also be outside the ‘splash zone’. If using a computer on wheels it’s very often (always if contact precautions are in place) left outside the patient’s room and notes written after the seeing the patient.

    In theatre/where aseptic technique is required, you wouldn’t be touching a keyboard/phone or anything else not sterile between contact with the patient.

  • illogicalerror on 20/07/2021 - 06:57
    +1

    I work in a manufacturing environment in tech. In the labs where we have hazardous materials that need to be cleaned off keyboards we use Logitech k310 keyboards.
    https://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/logitech/washable_ke…

    They're not great but they are a darn sight better than rubberised junk keyboards and can be fully submerged for cleaning.

    • iridiumstem on 20/07/2021 - 15:37

      I have seen someone trying to type with those rollable keyboard. Because the model he had basically was membrane covered in sillicone, he had to be exact on where he hit or it didn't register.

      It was amusing to watch a grown up becoming so frustrated with a keyboard.

      • illogicalerror on 21/07/2021 - 08:53
        +1

        Every few years someone in the chemists department gets the brilliant idea that those "pro"silicone boards and mice is what we need, spend $1000's on them and start deploying them in the labs without speaking to IT. (like what would computer nerds know about this stuff hey, they don't have a degree in chemistry)

        I grab the Logitechs out before they get trashed or lost, just wait for the call… they always come back looking for them. Happens every time. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

        • iridiumstem on 21/07/2021 - 23:39

          Academics looking down on non-academics and getting burnt because they have little clues about how the real world works?
          How could that ever happen?

          I am trying to sound as sarcastic as possible but I don't think it's coming across.
          I've met lovely people, but I've met idiots in university as well :P

  • xenek on 23/07/2021 - 20:03

    Thanks all, I'm actually now looking back at other keyboards also. I think still though I'm going to end up using a large profile tablet (eg Ipad pro size) as a keyboard, if I can find an app that's good, there's a few for android and I think some for ios. I'll probably trial a Bastron B9, but the full range I've looked at includes

    • Bastron
    • Purekeys
    • Stericlick
    • Gett Asia
    • Sanwa/Minebea
    • UPG q-gadget
    • Optimus tactus

    Suggested above was

    • SterileFLAT
    • kensington washable
    • Logitech washable
    • rollable silicon
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