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I need a keyboard and only a keyboard!

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/i-need-a-keyboard-and-only-a-keyboard.185624/

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Deleted member 26636 Original post #1
Jul 16, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Please suggest a USB keyboard within Rs.600/-. That's the most I can spend.
M
Jul 17, 2014 at 1:23 AM
buy either of these :
Logitech K120 USB 2.0 Keyboard - Logitech: Flipkart.com

Dell KB212 Wired USB Keyboard - Dell: Flipkart.com
SaiyanGoku
Jul 17, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Amazon.in: Buy Logitech K120 Wired Keyboard (Black) Online at Low Prices in India | Logitech Reviews & Ratings

for Rs 426

Amazon.in: Buy Dell USB 104 KB212 B Quiet Key Wired Keyboard Online at Low Prices in India | Dell Reviews & Ratings

for Rs 400
krishnandu.sarkar
Jul 17, 2014 at 2:21 AM
Bought Dell KB212 Wired USB Keyboard - Dell: Flipkart.com just 2 days back.

Won't recommend Logitech at all. My last combo was from Logitech. Mouse went kaput after 2 year and keyboard after 3 years. Before that my previous combo was from MS and it was better than Logitech I'd say. Though I didn't heard any bad reviews about Logitech yet, even max peoples recommend it for KB + Mouse. May be 2-3 years is what they lasts :p

Anyway, now I'm happy with Dell KB + Mouse. Hope it lasts atleast 5 years :p
skeletor
Jul 17, 2014 at 3:58 AM
^ even Dell will go kaput in ~3 years. Membrane keyboards aren't meant to last! The mechanical ones are.
adityak469
Jul 17, 2014 at 6:12 AM
Bought Dell KB212 Wired USB Keyboard - Dell: Flipkart.com just 2 days back.

Won't recommend Logitech at all. My last combo was from Logitech. Mouse went kaput after 2 year and keyboard after 3 years. Before that my previous combo was from MS and it was better than Logitech I'd say. Though I didn't heard any bad reviews about Logitech yet, even max peoples recommend it for KB + Mouse. May be 2-3 years is what they lasts :p

Anyway, now I'm happy with Dell KB + Mouse. Hope it lasts atleast 5 years :p

well my Logitech mouse lasted for 4-5 years then I broke the wire or else it'd have lasted more.
ravi847
ravi847 #9
Jul 17, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Check out this flashy kb :-D
m.snapdeal.com/product/envent-alpha-glide-wired-keyboard/1082391666

haven't used or anything so can't vouch for it
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Deleted member 26636 #10
Jul 17, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Thanks for the suggestions but can I get anything with multimedia keys?- At least play/ pause and volume buttons. I need those frequently.
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Tech_Wiz #11
Jul 17, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Mine is running fine for last 14 years or so :D and yes its a mechanical one.
Nerevarine
Jul 17, 2014 at 10:19 PM
14 years !!!!!!!!
krishnandu.sarkar
Jul 18, 2014 at 8:26 AM
used just 2days, na ?? too early to reach at a conclusion :D.

I meant about Logitech only. May be I had bad luck or something they went kaput withing few years.

My previous combo from MS is running fine, it's been 7 years now..!!
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #14
Jul 18, 2014 at 1:37 PM
I meant about Logitech only. May be I had bad luck or something they went kaput withing few years.

My previous combo from MS is running fine, it's been 7 years now..!!

i wrongly quoted post #7 instead of #4!

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Thanks for the suggestions but can I get anything with multimedia keys?- At least play/ pause and volume buttons. I need those frequently.

the logitech mk200(comes with both k/b and mouse) offers multimedia keys,i guess.
S
Jul 22, 2014 at 9:27 PM
I used an Artis multimedia PS2 keyboard at home for nearly 13 years until it conked today morning! :wah: Keys are still good and worked perfectly without any issues. Now the PC doesn't detect it any more.

I used to work in a transcription company once so our office keyboards used to see pretty high (ab)use 24/7. I remember using various keyboards throughout my office life. The Logitech ones didn't even last 3 months before it started giving problems. Keys became so hard that it would take double the effort to press them and I remember one guy literally punching it :punch: with his fist once out of frustration. They didn't buy Logitech again. My wife also used to own a Logitech keyboard for home use and typing on it wasn't a pleasure either. It is still working though. So I'm not a fan of Logitech. Dell keyboards have been good and had lasted a couple of years in office until the time I quit. I don't see that design online. It probably was discontinued or was OEM only version. I guess I'll buy a Dell one too.
vidhubhushan
Jul 23, 2014 at 7:29 PM
i am using a Samsung Pleomax ps2 keyboard and mouse (some 350 for both) for over 2 years without any problem. both gather dust and still work. most probably when i build next rig, i will buy the same.
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polupoka #17
Aug 6, 2014 at 12:07 AM
Microsoft desktop 600 (Y)
somebodysme
Aug 7, 2014 at 3:05 PM
Get a corsair vengeance k70 with cherry red switches :-D