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maclaw21

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Aug 26, 2009
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Hi all, I'm trying to find an external keyboard for my MBP setup that I use with an external monitor. I am currently using the wireless solar Logitech keyboard, but it's really not holding much charge these days. Further, typing on the keyboard is somewhat slow.

I just tried the Das Keyboard pro with cherry brown (soft) MX switches. I loved typing on it, but wow was it loud. Like, super loud. It was just way too loud to the point of being distracting.

So here's what I'm looking for:
-Great typing experience
-Doesn't need to be silent, but can't be "mechanical" loud
-Doesn't need to be wireless
-Backlit is preferable, but is not a necessity
-Number pad is highly preferable

Any suggestions? Thanks.
 
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