Two Things

[Jordy]

Okay I'm looking for a new keyboard as I'm sick of my wireless one and it's not much good for touch typing.

Basically this is what I'm hoping for, it doesn't need to have all of these though:
USB Ports built in preferably
Luminous keys (Backlight)
Programmable Macro Keys
Anti-RSI pad

I quite liked the G11 as it had all the above, but when I actually saw it today, the keys are extremely old fashioned and it's not really that great for typing.

The priority is touch typing quickly.

I've had a look but can't find anything else, I'm happy to buy from anywhere online and I've got a fair budget of £50

The other thing I need is a Vista compatible Bluetooth device, just £5-10 which you personally recommend. I've used quite a lot but they all seem to have problems. Please only suggest one you've actually used

Thanks

[Sunny.]

my mikomi 1 isnt bad. £3.99 :]

Works fine on my inspiron 1501 - Vista Home Premium, 32 bit

[Recursion]

One of those Saitek II keyboards?

[darkchicken101]

If you can touch type, why do you need backlit keys?

There aren't a great deal of backlit keyboards, and the ones that are are primarily designed for gaming. If you wanted something good for typing, you could try a Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. If you wanted a more standard layout with backlighting, try a Saitek or Logitech G15.

[The Professor]

Saitek eclipse 2. Or if you're really loaded Saitek Cyborg but they're £60

EDIT: Just read all the first post because I'm scatterbrained like that. The eclipse 2 only has dedicated media controls. The cyborg has lots of programmable keys down the sides though. I have no idea what an anti-RSI pad is so I'll leave you to judge that one

[Jordy]

Saitek eclipse 2. Or if you're really loaded Saitek Cyborg but they're £60

EDIT: Just read all the first post because I'm scatterbrained like that. The eclipse 2 only has dedicated media controls. The cyborg has lots of programmable keys down the sides though. I have no idea what an anti-RSI pad is so I'll leave you to judge that one

Anti-RSI is to prevent RSI (Repetitive strain injury), it's quite common if you regularly use PCs many hours a day on a unhealthy basis. Lots of keyboards have precautions to stop this such as tilting upwards, but you can buy Anti-RSI Pads for the bottom of keyboards which some how help stopping you get it.



The big white bit at the bottom is it

Lots of school's and business's often require them for health and safety.

I've decided I'm going to bare with the keys and go for the older model of the G15 :8 - Thanks for your help anyway


The older model is much better than the newer model, first of all it has loads more Macro keys, it isn't an ugly orange and the LCD screen can be moved

[The Professor]

Is the LCD screen for IRC?

[Recursion]

You can download "apps" for it to do different things, IRC, system info, XFire, music, you name it.