26 Aug
2004
26 Aug
'04
6:18 a.m.
Anyone going to be in Sacremento this weekend?
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040826/ap_on_bi_ge/califo…
More info at their web site.
http://www.dgs.ca.gov/
I went to the Detroit garage sale last year, there was TONS and TONS of old
computer stuff. Transportation was a problem so I only made off with a
Unisys PC and a couple of odds and ends. They had a 5150 I had no way of
transporting...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason McBrien" <jbmcb(a)hotmail.com>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
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Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 1:55 PM
Subject: OT: Dream keyboard
OK, all this talk about best and worst, what features
would you have on
your
dream keyboard?
Mine:
Bluetooth wireless or corded USB/PS2 operation with rechargable batteries
Works on Mac/PC/Sun/almost anything (Ideally it would come with a breakout
kit to build your own adapter. Wishful thinking...)
Tactile feedback of an IBM model "M", but with adjustable spring tension
(I've seen a keyboard like this somewhere.)
Make it heavy like the IBM model M as well.
104 "Windows" keyboard layout, but with control key in the right space,
and
no Windows logo (Meta key instead of Windows key)
How about replaceable control/alt/meta keys depending on what OS you're
using? Like the Mac cloverleaf, the Windows key, the Sun meta-key, etc...
Secondary set of programmable F-keys on the left hand side, with
customizable keycaps.
Defeatable mousestick between the G and H keys. I'm hooked on them.
Volume control knob. I have one on the logitech keyboard on my windows
game
PC at home and I use it all the time.
Removable top-plate for easier cleaning.
Minimal driver. I understand some of the special keys need one, just make
it
small and unobtrusive. I don't need a task tray
icon letting me know if my
keyboard is working or not.