[geeks] clicky keyboards with volume keys...

[Michael Parson]

On Tue, 5 Apr 2011, Shannon 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?

This looks like it might meet the bill:

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/mightymouse.html

>From the desc:

The SpaceSaver M offers the touch and feel of the Model M buckling
spring keyboard merged with some of the system and audio controls seen
on Apple and Mac keyboards. SpaceSaver M allows for convenient control
of iTunes, Safari and other applications running on Mac OS X based
systems.

> 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.
>
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Michael Parson
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