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Subject: KEYTRONICS 5151 Keyboard useful?
Message-ID: <2229QAA@psuvm>
Date: Wed, 11-Sep-85 16:02:48 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep 11 16:02:48 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 15-Sep-85 10:00:08 EDT
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I've seen ads for the Keytronics 5151 keyboard as a replacement
to the standard IBM-PC keyboard.  I've been able to use one for
a short time, and liked the feel of it over the standard key-
board.  In my mind, the IBM-PC keyboard has "wonderful" feedback
if you like to wake up the entire neighborhood when you type!
     
A question tho, I've been told that the "extra" cursor keys
have different "scan" codes than the original ones on the
keypad, and that use of them would still be limited.  Overall,
just how useful is this keyboard? (aside from the quieter touch)
     
I want to run a variety of communications programs also, and
would like to find one that will take advantage of this kbd
on a VAX/VMS system, any suggestions?
     
  Thanks for any suggestions!
     
- Tim Bieling, System Manager ComCAD (PSUARCH)
     
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