[azncookiecutter]

Another good alternative is The Logitech Dinovo Keyboards. There's quite a few models out now, all with laptop-like keys, making it quite silent. I've seen a few go on sale these days, so you can try hunting one down. If not, then, the Apple keyboard isn't a bad option at all either.

 

[vagarach]

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Originally Posted by tennisets /img/forum/go_quote.gif You are going to have a real tough time at college, I'll tell you that much. Better invest in some earplugs before you go.

At least for me, after the first week was done, and things *really* got going, I was sleeping 5 hours a day and working or attending class nonstop. I was so tired that I would be fast asleep in mere minutes!

Still, you might want to increase your tolerance levels by trying to sleep with some noise, like your computer, etc.

 

[fraseyboy]

One of these might help for the monitor brightness issue

 

[wangerin]

Think these are the ones most are referencing.

wired
Newegg.com - APPLE Ultra-Thin Keyboard - Wired USB Model MB110LL/A - Retail

wireless
Newegg.com - APPLE Wireless Ultra-Thin Keyboard (Bluetooth) Model MB167LL/A - Retail

 

[Computerpro3]

Thanks for the suggestions, but unfortunately I can't purchase anything from Apple. I know it sounds ridiculous but it's a long story.....

As for the dinovo, I really hate those things and can't type on them. The keys barely even move.

I'm surprised nobody makes a keyboard actually designed to be quiet, with some kind of rubber cushion or something underneath the keys.

 

[uraflit]

^ all the reason to tell your roommate that he is being unreasonable =DDD

 

[jsmithepa]

Sheese ur RM sounds like a sweetheart, he's not named Cho is he? <gasp> Don't college run u ppl through compatibility profiles b4r pairing u up? Bet he lied big time, that would be a bona fide reason to have u re-assigned.

 

[MusicallySilent]

I would go to a best buy or something and play with the keyboards.

Some of the lenovo keyboards (ibm used to make a really silent one) I think the 40 dollar one might have silicon cushions under the keys

I Logitech wave I played with at bestbuy a while back seemed somewhat quiet and from reviews it claims to be quiet to

Silentpcreview.com

They might have some good reviews on keyboards

 

[HardHeadCase]

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke...s/164&cl=us,en

This is exactly what you want. It has the same type of keys used on a laptop and when depressed they make no noise. I have an older model (mine came with a cheaper mouse and its not Bluetooth) and its about 4 years old now. I usually wear out the W,A,S,D keys on a normal keyboard because I like to play shooters. This key board feels like the day I got it. Best key board I have ever had. Another nice thing is the separate numeric keypad can sync with one of your media players and function as a remote for iTunes or WMP,,,,etc.

Trust me on this one, you wont be sorry.

 

[santiclaws]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardHeadCase /img/forum/go_quote.gif http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke...s/164&cl=us,en This is exactly what you want. It has the same type of keys used on a laptop and when depressed they make no noise. I have an older model (mine came with a cheaper mouse and its not Bluetooth) and its about 4 years old now. I usually wear out the W,A,S,D keys on a normal keyboard because I like to play shooters. This key board feels like the day I got it. Best key board I have ever had. Another nice thing is the separate numeric keypad can sync with one of your media players and function as a remote for iTunes or WMP,,,,etc. Trust me on this one, you wont be sorry.

This guy's in college - $200 on a keyboard?? I would suggest taking your current keyboard and beating the guy over the head with it once he's asleep. That should take care of any future problems

 

[HardHeadCase]

Yeah I know, the version I have was less. They added Bluetooth and a better mouse. Try looking on ebay.

This is the model I have, its 39 bucks on Ebay.

Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop® P/N 967428-0403 - eBay (item 110212524816 end time Jan-18-08 08:03:20 PST)

Search for Logitech Dinovo

Truth is I rather not have the bluetooth version anyway,,,,,this model I know works well.

Brand New (non bluetooth version) in the box, 95 Ballons.

NEW Logitech diNovo Desktop Wireless Keyboard + Mouse ! - eBay (item 270202643905 end time Jan-17-08 20:05:35 PST)

 

[ingwe]

this guy's taking advantage of you--with your consent.

 

[HardHeadCase]

Quote:

this guy's taking advantage of you--with your consent.

Can you elaborate?

 

[azncookiecutter]

You can always get one of those old-school IBM clickity-clackity keyboards, if you can't find a quiet keyboard.

 

[LostOne.TR]

I know..some "gaming" keyboards..are marketed as silent, so that the key clicks are not heard while one is on voice comm. But most of them are wired.