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elliemk
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Location: Sparkling Korea!
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 Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:31 pm Post subject: Microsoft Natural Keyboards in Korea? |
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I can only use a MS Natural keyboard (have been using them for years). Are they available in Korea? If so, can someone check to see where and how much they cost? I would REALLY appreciate this!
Otherwise, I will just bring mine if I have to. Thanks so much for your help.
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xenok
Joined: 03 Mar 2007
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natural keyboards are available but a pain to find.
i found a LG one for cheap. it's a PS/2 keyboard but it didn't last long, i would say under a year. i might try giving it a good cleaning to see if it is usable again. i paid about 15K won for it.
i managed to find a wireless MS natural desktop set (kb + mouse) for around 60K~70K. i don't remember the exact details. it's cheaper in the US, but it's not unreasonable for the prices here. the problem is i wanted to get another one for work but i wasn't able to find one. i definitely recommend bringing at least one if you are really used to them because they won't be that easy to find here. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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xenok
Joined: 03 Mar 2007
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the ergo/natural keyboard actually has a concave shape for the middle bulge. i don't like it as much as the traditional ergonomic (convex) shape.
i take my input devices seriously, so i try them out before actually purchasing them (i know how geeky that sounds).
i'm currently using this (albeit the korean version) at home:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=014
and i've been meaning to get another for the office, but i've not been able to find it on sale in Korea anymore. my only complaint is the row of Home/End/PgUp/PgDn/etc. keys aren't in the traditional 3by2 arrangement. but i don't use them a lot so it's a minor inconvenience.
the LG one i found resembles this one:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=022
without the funky arrangement for the arrow keys.
overall the selection of natural/ergonomic keyboards in korea is pretty weak, so i advise you to get one before you come if you're as picky as me. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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| xenok wrote: |
the ergo/natural keyboard actually has a concave shape for the middle bulge. i don't like it as much as the traditional ergonomic (convex) shape.
i take my input devices seriously, so i try them out before actually purchasing them (i know how geeky that sounds).
i'm currently using this (albeit the korean version) at home:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=014
and i've been meaning to get another for the office, but i've not been able to find it on sale in Korea anymore. my only complaint is the row of Home/End/PgUp/PgDn/etc. keys aren't in the traditional 3by2 arrangement. but i don't use them a lot so it's a minor inconvenience.
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the LG one i found resembles this one:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=022
without the funky arrangement for the arrow keys.
overall the selection of natural/ergonomic keyboards in korea is pretty weak, so i advise you to get one before you come if you're as picky as me. |
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