Ask HN: Which keyboard to buy?

I'm looking to buy a new keyboard for office use.

Recommendation please:

So far, I've these two in mind - based on online reviews. 1. Apple wired/wireless keyboard 2. Microsoft natural ergonomics 4000.

I'll be using it on Windows server machine. Not sure if Apple keyboard will work with it, but I really liked its design.

6 comments

[ 3.0 ms ] story [ 22.8 ms ] thread

valarauca1 12y ago ↗

I used the ergo4000 for a while in college. Its keys honestly feel a bit mushy to my taste.

I've never liked the feel of Apple Keyboards, but I do believe they work out of the box with any OS as most English USB keyboards communication is standardized.

rohitkandhal 12y ago ↗

Totally agree with you about ergo4000. I was just keeping it as an option but not anymore - thank you. :)

tjr 12y ago ↗

Not one of your two options, but I've really liked these:

http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Lite2-Black/dp/...

fasteo 12y ago ↗

If you are old enough to miss the mechanical "click", you will love http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/

The are pricey but worth every penny; you can buy 5-6 MS natural ergonomics 4000 for the price of one.

rohitkandhal 12y ago ↗

I think in the office it won't look good having so much "clicks" all day long.

fasteo 12y ago ↗

There are different types of "clicks". I have got the medium, just not to bother to my colleagues.