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Title: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: Bino on April 23, 2010, 09:14:14 AM
Anyone out there have a suggestion for a very, very quiet computer keyboard?  I need something that is NOT a "membrane" and also NOT "virtual" i.e. a projection on the desktop.

Thanks!  :salute
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: gyrene81 on April 23, 2010, 09:40:30 AM
Are you trying to use it in a library? The only keyboard I have ever seen that makes almost no noise is one of those flexible keyboards. Other than that keyboards with scissor key mechanisms are quieter than most and there is a good selection.

I personally have a Saitek Cyborg that you cannot hear if you're not sitting in the same room. Takes a light touch and fast response...but it's $80.
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: Tigger29 on April 23, 2010, 09:44:44 AM
Just get an i-pad...  :bolt:
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: 1701E on April 23, 2010, 11:29:19 AM
Logitech's "Perfect Stroke" (scissor key design) boards are the quietest I've seen.  I've only used 1-2 Saiteks, a few Microsoft, some HP/Dell/E-machine ones and Logitech but so far the Scissor design is the quietest.

Few of em Logtech has:


(http://www.logitech.com/assets/14557/14557.png)
$69.99 (http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4740)


(http://www.logitech.com/assets/14580/14580.png)
$79.99 (http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4742)



There are other Silent ones from other brands I'm sure, these are just ones I've tried that were quiet.  Or with a light touch normal ones can be near silent. :)
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: Bino on April 23, 2010, 11:35:27 AM
Quote from: gyrene81 on April 23, 2010, 09:40:30 AM
Are you trying to use it in a library?
...

Even worse: in a courtroom, while the Court is in session.   :uhoh

Thanks for the replies, folks!   :salute
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: Jayhawk on April 23, 2010, 11:43:37 AM
Quote from: Bino on April 23, 2010, 11:35:27 AM
Even worse: in a courtroom, while the Court is in session.   :uhoh

Thanks for the replies, folks!   :salute


Oh, well in that case

(http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/m/mu/mustang33/851174_pen_and_paper.jpg)

  :devil
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: zack1234 on April 23, 2010, 12:16:54 PM
earplugs? :old:
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on April 24, 2010, 03:13:59 PM
Quote from: 1701E on April 23, 2010, 11:29:19 AM
Logitech's "Perfect Stroke"

That endorsed by Randy West? :D
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: 1701E on April 24, 2010, 03:19:37 PM
Quote from: MrRiplEy[H] on April 24, 2010, 03:13:59 PM
That endorsed by Randy West? :D

Har har har.  Not sure why they went with that name seeing as it is rather.....well....yea. :D
"Every stroke you make is comfortable, fluid, and whisper-quiet with the PerfectStroke™ key system."
Title: Re: Truly Quiet Keyboard?
Post by: Chalenge on April 24, 2010, 04:51:30 PM
Optimus Tactus keyboard is touch screen (like iPad) but Im not sure its at retailers yet. Same for the Amex TSK-VX7 which is really a Vista/Win7 specific keyboard (dont know why).