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Keyboard LUV ...
Jul. 29th, 2007 12:52 amOh, holy frikity frak.
My hubby mentioned, the other day, that he had ordered a new keyboard for me. This dismayed me. A lot. Let's just say I am someone who is resistant to change when it comes to her computer and assorted electronic implements of doom and destruction. Yeah ... very resistant. I already had a keyboard I loved. I was used to the keyboard I already had (and loved). I saw no reason to replace the keyboard I already had (and loved). Did I mention I loved my keyboard?
But, he had already purchased the silly thing. And, tonight, he unpacked it for me. (I, of course, had not done this, as I was too busy clinging for dear life to my old keyboard. Plus, I didn't want it to see the Interloper. It might get upset and start adding in typos or something. Keyboards are people too, you know. =P)
So, he unpacks this new keyboard and informs me that it comes fully charged, so it's usable right out of the box. I was paying very little attention to him, as I was working on my current writing project at the time. I was in that "zone", so I was typing away like a woman possessed. When I hit a lull in thought, hubby grabs away my precious old keyboard and slides this new one into its place, telling me to try it out. I sigh, roll my eyes, and decide that I will -- just to humor him.
The keyboard in question is a Logitech diNovo Edge. Logitech bills it as "The World's Most Advanced Keyboard." No, really, it says so right on the box. Not like they would have any reason to lie, right? Needless to say, I was skeptical.
But skepticism is a thing of the past, my friends. Because I am in LOVE. ♥ This keyboard is so freaking cool. It lights up, like a spaceship control panel or something. You can turn the sound up and down by running a finger over the keyboard. It has a built in track-pad thing which, also, lights up. It is blue tooth, so it's totally wireless. And, it's rechargeable. Comes with its own charger. My old keyboard was battery powered. The batteries lasted for a long time, but, still, I would have to change them out from time to time.
But, wait ... there's more!
I've been having a lot of trouble with my hands. I'm afraid I may be developing the first signs of arthritis in both hands, which is not welcome news. Not like I'm going to quit typing, though. I mean, hell ... I write. I can't very well do that without typing. Well, I could do it with a pen and paper, but holding a pen is often just as painful. Anyhow, this new keyboard has a much lower profile. The darn thing is almost flat, so it is a lot easier on my hands. It has a metal strip/wrist rest, which I love. It feels so nice and cool on my skin. And, this little thing is so much fun to type on. The keys have just the right amount of spring to them. I don't know about you, but, to me, you can't put a price on a keyboard that is just springy enough. No, siree. It has to have a certain feel to it in order to be an acceptable typing implement. And this one has it. In spades. Plus, the darn thing is so quiet. Just tiny, tiny clicking noises. I love that sound. Makes me feel important, like I really know what I'm doing or something. My previous keyboard sounded like the rattle of doom when I really got into the whole typing thing. Not that I always type accurately with speed, but I can type like the wind. Especially if my thoughts are coming at me hard and fast.
Ah ... there's no love like keyboard love. *wipes away a tear*
My hubby mentioned, the other day, that he had ordered a new keyboard for me. This dismayed me. A lot. Let's just say I am someone who is resistant to change when it comes to her computer and assorted electronic implements of doom and destruction. Yeah ... very resistant. I already had a keyboard I loved. I was used to the keyboard I already had (and loved). I saw no reason to replace the keyboard I already had (and loved). Did I mention I loved my keyboard?
But, he had already purchased the silly thing. And, tonight, he unpacked it for me. (I, of course, had not done this, as I was too busy clinging for dear life to my old keyboard. Plus, I didn't want it to see the Interloper. It might get upset and start adding in typos or something. Keyboards are people too, you know. =P)
So, he unpacks this new keyboard and informs me that it comes fully charged, so it's usable right out of the box. I was paying very little attention to him, as I was working on my current writing project at the time. I was in that "zone", so I was typing away like a woman possessed. When I hit a lull in thought, hubby grabs away my precious old keyboard and slides this new one into its place, telling me to try it out. I sigh, roll my eyes, and decide that I will -- just to humor him.
The keyboard in question is a Logitech diNovo Edge. Logitech bills it as "The World's Most Advanced Keyboard." No, really, it says so right on the box. Not like they would have any reason to lie, right? Needless to say, I was skeptical.
But skepticism is a thing of the past, my friends. Because I am in LOVE. ♥ This keyboard is so freaking cool. It lights up, like a spaceship control panel or something. You can turn the sound up and down by running a finger over the keyboard. It has a built in track-pad thing which, also, lights up. It is blue tooth, so it's totally wireless. And, it's rechargeable. Comes with its own charger. My old keyboard was battery powered. The batteries lasted for a long time, but, still, I would have to change them out from time to time.
But, wait ... there's more!
I've been having a lot of trouble with my hands. I'm afraid I may be developing the first signs of arthritis in both hands, which is not welcome news. Not like I'm going to quit typing, though. I mean, hell ... I write. I can't very well do that without typing. Well, I could do it with a pen and paper, but holding a pen is often just as painful. Anyhow, this new keyboard has a much lower profile. The darn thing is almost flat, so it is a lot easier on my hands. It has a metal strip/wrist rest, which I love. It feels so nice and cool on my skin. And, this little thing is so much fun to type on. The keys have just the right amount of spring to them. I don't know about you, but, to me, you can't put a price on a keyboard that is just springy enough. No, siree. It has to have a certain feel to it in order to be an acceptable typing implement. And this one has it. In spades. Plus, the darn thing is so quiet. Just tiny, tiny clicking noises. I love that sound. Makes me feel important, like I really know what I'm doing or something. My previous keyboard sounded like the rattle of doom when I really got into the whole typing thing. Not that I always type accurately with speed, but I can type like the wind. Especially if my thoughts are coming at me hard and fast.
Ah ... there's no love like keyboard love. *wipes away a tear*