[geeks] clicky keyboards with volume keys...

[hike]

On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 3:38 AM, <mail at catsnest.co.uk> wrote:

> On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 6:24 AM, Shannon <shannon at widomaker.com> wrote:
> > I want to get a new keyboard for my PC/Mac DVI setup.
> >
> > I like ALPS key switches and I know where to buy them.
> >
> > However, I really would like to get a keyboard like that with volume
> control.
> > I use that all the time and really miss it when its gone.
> >
> > Also very nice would be to have a full set of 12-16 function keys for the
> Mac
> > side of things.
> >
> > Otherwise I don't care about media keys or any of the crap, but volume
> control
> > is very nice.
> >
> > Anyone know where that might be found?
> >
> > To save some time:
> >
> > - I don't like the Matias keyboard, it felt cheap to me
> > - I don't like remapping things like vulcan-nerve-pinch +/- to do volume
> >
> > Really just want a decent ALPS based keyboard with the common Windows
> layout,
> > which usually has at least volume control.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>
> I do love my Sun Type 6's they have volume and power + you could
> probably reprogram the extra keys to your liking... I have not tried a
> type 7 and not sure i want to. i do keep thinking i should buy myself
> a life time supply of type6's while i have the chance.
>
>
> Ritchie (honestly not a sun fan boy)
>

I have both the Type 6 and the Type 7.  I prefer the Type 7 and the newer
mouse.  I wish I could trade my Type 6 keyboard and mouse for a Type 7.