Which keyboard to buy?

Shah

Shah

Cyborg Agent
I'm going to buy a Keyboard as My present keyboard is not working, anymore.

I can shell around 700 INR. I type a lot. So, No compromise on ergonomics and comfort.

No need for media/other extra keys. The backspace key should a bit wider, though.

I've shortlisted these two.

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The MS one looks great. But, the reviews say it's not good for typists. On the side, the Dell KB212 is cheaper and has some good reviews. Which one should I go for?

Open to other suggestions also?
 
ankush28

ankush28

Bazinga
If you are heavy "typer" search local shops for Mechanical keyboard by HP. You can get one for ~900 bucks. They are much better then el-cheapo KBs on fk.
 
cute.bandar

cute.bandar

Cyborg Agent
If you are heavy "typer" search local shops for Mechanical keyboard by HP. You can get one for ~900 bucks. They are much better then el-cheapo KBs on fk.
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Is this, this one : KEYBOARD - HP FF861AA | HP Mechanical Keyboard
 
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Shah

Shah

Cyborg Agent
doomgiver said:
So, did you buy it? What happened? Was it truly mechanical? Or regular membrane one?
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Not yet. Checked the local stores, HP FF861AA is no where available in my locality. Still searching for an alternative. Will try my luck at Richie Street if I visit Chennai. Currently using a mini membrane keyboard that I bought for my laptop.
 
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Shah

Shah

Cyborg Agent
So, I recently bumped into a guy online who claims to be a TVS keyboard dealer. He said that he can get me working and used Gold and Gold Bharat keyboards for cheap. He quoted 300INR + 135INR(shipping) for eGold keyboard and 500INR + 135INR(shipping) for eGold Bharat. I wonder if the deals are worth considering .

Also, what's the difference between TVS Gold and Gold Bharat keyboards? Which one should I prefer?

P.S. This is an old thread started by me. I bought a Zebronic ZEB-K09B keyboard after the discussion here as I couldn't find any mechanical keyboard in my budget back then. That keyboard was comfortable to my wrists and was working well until the ants decided to raid it. :-x So, I am now again in search of a keyboard at the same budget as before. I just wonder if I should get a used Mechanical keyboard or some other new keyboards.
 
doomgiver

doomgiver

Warframe
tvs gold vs tvs gold baharat = bharat has a "rupee" symbol. thats it.

imo, it should be ok to get a used mechanical keyboard, they last a long time.
just MAKE SURE to check the keyboard thoroughly before accepting/paying for it.
 
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Shah

Shah

Cyborg Agent
doomgiver said:
tvs gold vs tvs gold baharat = bharat has a "rupee" symbol. thats it.

imo, it should be ok to get a used mechanical keyboard, they last a long time.
just MAKE SURE to check the keyboard thoroughly before accepting/paying for it.
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Will go for TVS Gold in that case. I won't be using the rupee symbol anyway. Thanks for the reply. :)
 
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REDHOTIRON2004

Journeyman
doomgiver said:
tvs gold vs tvs gold baharat = bharat has a "rupee" symbol. thats it.

imo, it should be ok to get a used mechanical keyboard, they last a long time.
just MAKE SURE to check the keyboard thoroughly before accepting/paying for it.
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Yup, the Tvs gold mechanical keyboards probably last more than the computer itself. My tvs gold keyboard is still prefect and going strong since 1996(yes you heard that right).
I have had many costlier Logitechs including wireless combos from Microsoft, hp etc. Nothing come close to the feel and durability of a tvs gold.

Those things simply don't die out. Although, now the quality isn't as good as in the past. Still, it's worth every penny.
 
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Shah

Shah

Cyborg Agent
doomgiver said:
tvs gold vs tvs gold baharat = bharat has a "rupee" symbol. thats it.

imo, it should be ok to get a used mechanical keyboard, they last a long time.
just MAKE SURE to check the keyboard thoroughly before accepting/paying for it.
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REDHOTIRON2004 said:
Yup, the Tvs gold mechanical keyboards probably last more than the computer itself. My tvs gold keyboard is still prefect and going strong since 1996(yes you heard that right).
I have had many costlier Logitechs including wireless combos from Microsoft, hp etc. Nothing come close to the feel and durability of a tvs gold.

Those things simply don't die out. Although, now the quality isn't as good as in the past. Still, it's worth every penny.
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After a lot of discussions with my mom, Finally placed an order for a new one itself from eBay. It set me back by 1.9k INR.
 
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AbstractObtuse

New to this forum
Shah said:
Not yet. Checked the local stores, HP FF861AA is no where available in my locality. Still searching for an alternative. Will try my luck at Richie Street if I visit Chennai. Currently using a mini membrane keyboard that I bought for my laptop.
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Dear Sir
If you are looking for mechanical keyboard, please stretch your budget a bit. Its listed on eBay for Rs.2200.
TVS-E Bharat Gold mechanical keyboard is the one that I bought on eBay for Rs.2099 after applying a discount voucher.
 
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Shah

Shah

Cyborg Agent
AbstractObtuse said:
Dear Sir
If you are looking for mechanical keyboard, please stretch your budget a bit. Its listed on eBay for Rs.2200.
TVS-E Bharat Gold mechanical keyboard is the one that I bought on eBay for Rs.2099 after applying a discount voucher.
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First of all, the post you quoted is 6 months old. Also, did you read the post above yours? I have already bought a new TVS-e Bharat Gold for 1.9k INR.
 
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