i saw the thread for the lighted keyboard, and while i debated just adding to it for my question, it isn't quite what i'm looking for

anyway...i don't quite get the hype over "nice" keyboards, but then i don't do a lot of gaming or anything...i am, however, looking for something of a minimalist keyboard to reduce the amount of space occupied on my desk

what i'd like is a keyboard minus the number pad (i don't use it anyway, and if i REALLY want to, i have a wireless one i can use)...i'd like the keyboard to have volume buttons, but that's all i'd really like on it, if it has other shortcut keys, bonus...i'd like it to be slim, using keys like a laptop board, but this isn't required (i can type faster on laptop keys for whatever reason, and they tend to be quieter)

USB or wireless, i don't really care

i also use a logitech optical trackball, which i love (i guess most people hate trackballs, but i prefer them)...i've found some online that have built-in optical trackballs, and i'm somewhat interested in that possibility, simply because it would really reduce space on my desk

any suggestions? i expect very few (if any) responses to this thread, but i'd appreciate input

[Edited on April 19, 2007 at 2:21 PM. Reason : .]

4/19/2007 2:20:49 PM

See, the only reason I haven't bought one of these is because of the lack of the number pad. Cause otherwise...::droooooool:

So if you're looking for one without a number pad and you don't mind spending an INSANE amount of money on a keyboard...

4/19/2007 2:59:16 PM

Where is that one keyboard that you could program an icon onto each button? And vary how they light up and stuff?

4/19/2007 3:00:21 PM

^^ THAT would do it...$200 is somewhat beyond my limit, though

^ i can't recall the name...i liked that one, too

[Edited on April 19, 2007 at 3:01 PM. Reason : ,]

4/19/2007 3:00:35 PM

Found it...



http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-optimus-organic-led-keyboard/

http://www.legitreviews.com/article.php?aid=247

[Edited on April 19, 2007 at 3:03 PM. Reason : .]

4/19/2007 3:02:16 PM

Quote :

"what i'd like is a keyboard minus the number pad "

good luck with that... especially finding a 'cheap' one....


that oled kboard is something i would definitely like....

Quote :

"Optimus Maximus Keyboard with 114 color OLED screens embedded in every key. Expect in December 2007 1490.04 US$ (1197.14 €) "

expen$ive as fuck...

http://www.artlebedev.com/

[Edited on April 20, 2007 at 10:56 AM. Reason : link]

4/20/2007 10:39:13 AM

the one on woot today seems to fit the bill nicely.

6/11/2007 1:29:10 PM

it would be better if it was bluetooth

6/11/2007 1:30:41 PM

http://www.frogpad.com/
http://www.maltron.com/maltron-kbd-single.html
etc.

6/11/2007 1:46:53 PM

http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/
Crazy. Enough said. 1500$ for a keyboard.

[Edited on June 11, 2007 at 2:21 PM. Reason : .]

6/11/2007 2:20:01 PM