Vintage or Modern Keyboards? Why Some Keyboard Users Prefer the Click of the Keys and Others Who Don

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If you have ever been in a room that was full of people doing nothing but typing, it can be almost deafening, that is, if those people are using old school keyboards. If all those people were suddenly using touchpad keyboard – say like the iPhone touchscreens, it would be remarkably quiet.

A person’s profession, habits and preferences all make up reasons why a person will choose one keyboard over another.

A Variety of Keyboards for A Variety of Careers/Needs

•    Waterproof Keyboards: spill proof and even cleaning disinfectant proof touch pads for gamers as well as dentists and other medical fields are popular. Studies say that a keyboard has more germs on them then toilet seats, with waterproof keyboards, a dentist can have his keyboard for making notes and performing other functions, all while in an environment prone to splashes. For the writer who thinks best in the bathtub- this keyboard makes the ideal bath buddy.

•    Model M: call it nostalgic or plain lazy there are some people who will not give up their classic IMB Model M clackity keyboard. The Model M was created in the 1980s to resemble the feel of typing on a typewriter. For many writers who feel like they are not really typing unless they can hear the keys clacking, this is an ideal keyboard for noise- allowing typists to emulate the sound of a journalism newsroom. 

•    Gamers: Ultra durable keyboards like the professional gaming keyboard with quiet click, 18K gold plated connectors to increase speed and a guaranteed 50 million keystroke warrenty. These types of keyboards are often used for military and other high performance industries, besides intense gamers.

•    Military Night Vision keyboards: Not sure what the popularity or the need for a night vision keyboard is besides actual combat, but someone has built it and it is for sale.

•    Flexible on the Go: Great for automotive garages, dental and for journalists in remote locations. Flexible roll up keyboards can bend, fold and twist. They are made of silicone and can be rolled up in a tube. These popular keyboards come in a rainbow of colors and are found internationally. Ideal for wet or dusty environments.

There are a multitude of uses for all of these interesting keyboard inventions. With touch technology, touchpad keyboard, touch screen monitors and others are going to become much more popular as touch technology grows. From professional to super gaming geek, we all agree that advances in technology benefit all of us.



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