Arctic's New Keyboard is 12-mm Tall

[exfileme]

Arctic Cooling is entering the peripheral market.

Arctic's New Keyboard is 12-mm Tall : Read more

 

[ubernoobie]

hmm, cannot be located yet it is already on the market?

 

[AMW1011]

Umm... the keyboard is almost completely identical to the Apple keyboard. And we all know Apple is very understanding of other companies copying them...

http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/images/gallery/K_381W_01h.png
http://www.hightech-edge.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-wired-keyboard.jpg

Well at least now I can recommend the Apple keyboard, in the form of this AC keyboard, with out being thumb down-ed to oblivion.*

*I hate Apple too, but love the keyboard.

 

[lauxenburg]

[citation][nom]AMW1011[/nom]Umm... the keyboard is almost completely identical to the Apple keyboard. And we all know Apple is very understanding of other companies copying them...http://www.arctic-cooling.com/cata [...] 1W_01h.pnghttp://www.hightech-edge.com/wp-co [...] yboard.jpgWell at least now I can recommend the Apple keyboard, in the form of this AC keyboard, with out being thumb down-ed to oblivion.**I hate Apple too, but love the keyboard.[/citation]

I hate Apple too, but I hate the keyboard.

Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 ftw

 

[mastabog]

It actually looks almost identical to the Elephant keyboard (also look closely at the keys+coin shot):

http://usb.brando.com/super-slim-keyboard-with-silicone-cover_p00949c034d015.html

I own the above Elephant keyboard and I can tell you that it's ridiculously loud and has wobbly keys ... however, if you keep the silicone cover ON while you type (which was not apparent to me as a requirement) then it's quieter and softer to type but looks and feels odd.

If it is the Elephant keyboard, I wonder if Arctic Cooling bought the rights or is using Elephant to manufacture them (it wouldn't be a good keyboard in my opinion).

 

[airborne11b]

Logitech G-series keyboards are the only ones worth buying imo( gaming wise of course). I have the G19 myself, and used to own the G15, I find myself using the macro keys contently, and the color LCD displaying ventrillo info, or news feeds is great. Only downfall for some would be no "ergonomic" G-boards, but those suck for gaming anywho. I understand that not everyone uses PC to game but I've always typed on standard keyboards, never had any pain (probably from practicing good form and posture, and not having a cheap desk) so I've never seen the point of an ergonomic keyboard.

 

[AMW1011]

I have never understood the fasination with the G series from Logitech. I find Saitek keyboard to offer most of the same features, but with much better typing quality. I have yet to find one G series user who preferred their keyboard to my old Saitek Eclipse and Cyborg.

Now I stick with the Apple keyboard because it has one of the best typing feeling and is nice and small. The extra "F" keys for hot-keying are nice too.

 

[psycho sykes]

Tall!!

or 'high' ?

 

[Onus]

The look of it reminds me of a PS/1 "chiclet" keyboard; older members will recall just how well THOSE did...

 

[sirmorluk]

It does look like the Mac keyboard but it is not made of aluminum. Rather it is made of plastic. I'll pass ty.

 

[tokenz]

Is height really a problem for a keyboard? I guess I never cared.

 

[eccentric909]

[citation][nom]airborne11b[/nom]Logitech G-series keyboards are the only ones worth buying imo( gaming wise of course). I have the G19 myself, and used to own the G15, I find myself using the macro keys contently, and the color LCD displaying ventrillo info, or news feeds is great. Only downfall for some would be no "ergonomic" G-boards, but those suck for gaming anywho. I understand that not everyone uses PC to game but I've always typed on standard keyboards, never had any pain (probably from practicing good form and posture, and not having a cheap desk) so I've never seen the point of an ergonomic keyboard.[/citation]

I use a Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000, which has more programmable buttons than the Logitech G19 (though the 15 I think has more), and they're in easier to reach locations (for MMOs at least) right above the number keys. You can also re-assign the back/forward buttons underneath the spacebar to whatever you need.

I've found it way more comfortable to use, with less strain on my wrists and I'm not missing a thing that the logitech G series offered, except an LCD screen that really didn't serve much of a purpose for me.

To each their own.

 

[ssddx]

I'll agree that this looks quite similar to the apple-style keyboards i've seen around. That said, I've found typing on low profile keys (laptops included) to be a horrible experience (imho.)

I currently use a 1985 IBM model M keyboard. It may sound silly but the added resistance for key-strokes actually makes it better for me to use for extended periods of time. I also game using the same keyboard: I used to use a Logitech a few years back and I actually prefer this over that. At work i'm using a dell basic keyboard (though bad, i'd still rate it above the apple-style low profile units.)

My 2 cents worth...

 

[jacobdrj]

[citation][nom]ssddx[/nom]I'll agree that this looks quite similar to the apple-style keyboards i've seen around. That said, I've found typing on low profile keys (laptops included) to be a horrible experience (imho.)I currently use a 1985 IBM model M keyboard. It may sound silly but the added resistance for key-strokes actually makes it better for me to use for extended periods of time. I also game using the same keyboard: I used to use a Logitech a few years back and I actually prefer this over that. At work i'm using a dell basic keyboard (though bad, i'd still rate it above the apple-style low profile units.)My 2 cents worth...[/citation]
Model M was and is KING KEYBOARD...
Followed closely by the original Microsoft Natural Keyboard...

 

[eddieroolz]

For style, the keyboard looks decent, though I worry about its ergonomics.

Microsoft Natural Curve ftw for me still!