"Bald Eagle" <cre### [at] netscapenet> wrote:
>
> I have a Dell SK-8135 Keyboard that I bought - - 12 years ago (?) from an
> electronics surplus / recycling place for $5.
>
> It's what I've plugged in to use even with my laptops.
> (Witness my recent frustration with new "improved" key mappings)
>

Never had a keyboard that lasted more than 5 years.

> I usually just whisk it off with a big paintbrush when there's visible
> dust/pollen, and periodically flip it upside down / sideways and give it a good
> shake.
>
> Work keyboards can get layered with dust faster than one could possibly imagine.
> I also remove bits of chocolate and other snacks that the prior shift's slobs
> leave behind.   Not sure that what they actually mean when they want to store
> cookies on your computer.

:)  :)  :)

>
> I used to have an entire box of keyboards that I thought were interesting
> configurations, but it was taking up precious storage space.
>

I still have a few stored away. They are small and don't take up much room. Not
like all those old TV sets or printers everyone gave me to fix or for parts.
They had to go.

> I also have one of these:
> https://www.man-machine.com/product/really-o-cool-keyboard/
>
> plus a version that is flexible and can be rolled up.
>
> They're completely sealed, so I can literally wash them off with soap in the
> sink if I had to. (I think I did when I first got them)
>

I checked that site out, there is some fancy, well made keyboards there. I was
surprised that most still have cords. I haven't had a cord to the keyboard or
mouse in years.


> For really grimy keyboards, I'll douse them with 91% isopropyl alcohol,
> violently shake them side-to-side, and then drain and air dry in front of a fan
> or outside in the sun.
>
> Or I just throw them out and use another free keyboard  :D
>

> I've given free replacement keyboards to 2 automotive shops - because you can
> imagine what THOSE keyboards looked like...

For a while I worked at a small engine shop. I would never bring my computer to
work! And the boss man was to cheap to get one. I think I still have grease
under my fingernails :(

>
>
> - BW

Post a reply to this message