am computer challenged - what is the diff between business and retail style? also, do any of these cheapie keyboards come with a round connection instead of those long flat ones? an adapter sticks out so far it falls out alot. thanks, please dont laugh am computer challenged - what is the diff between business and retail style? also, do any of these cheapie keyboards come with a round connection instead of those long flat ones? an adapter... » Read More am computer challenged - what is the diff between business and retail style? also, do any of these cheapie keyboards come with a round connection instead of those long flat ones? an adapter sticks out so far it falls out alot. thanks, please dont laugh « Show Less
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You dont need an adapter. Just do not buy this keyboard. They still make PS2 style. Just search for PS2 keyboard or ps/2. Actually, PS/2 is a much better and reliable connection to the motherboard. Just be sure your computer has a port for it. Should be purple. Laptops generally do not.
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The retail or home keyboard often have extra dedicated keys for you mail program, sound volume, DVD controls, etc. Business keyboard are just stand 101-kyed boards.The connector you are looking for is a PS2 round connector. You can get an adaptor that accepts the now-standard USB flat connector and allows you to plug into the round, usually purple PS2 keyboard connector at the top back of your computer.
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The only difference is the packaging. As far as the connection, it is USB only. There was no adapter for PS/2. This is a very good keyboard. I would not consider this a "cheapie" keyboard. Yes the price is very low, however I have been working with this keyboard for a couple of months now and I love it and it feels like a quality keyboard.
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Chritine, I really can't answer your questions. Please read what the others have written. I know this is a very nice keyboard, looks nice, I like the white, and you will not be disappointed with it. I Love it too!
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Do you mean by the amount of keys being less like a laptops or the keys themselves? The keys are short and smooth like a laptop so it is quicker and easier to type, which is what I was looking for. The keyboard itself isn't that big and has 2 spacebars, 1 of which you can change to a backspace which I found to be pretty cool.
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It's a little touchy with USB keyboards. Some work, some don't, and I haven't found one that works with all apps. If you have a keyboard you want to connect, try using the front USB port.
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I am not sure WHAT J. Masten got. Mine are BIG print, and I love them. I am a HUGE computer user since I have a business and my "E" is worn, but at this price? Easy to make my keyboard a big letter keyboard. Honestly, this is one of my FAVORITE products!! I almost got a big letter keyboard, but didn't have to spring for it with these great additions to mine.
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in short the answer is....it doesnt matter. the keyboard is junk. pass it up and find something better for the money.
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I have both, as far as I can tell there is no difference. They both work the same. Buy whichever cost less. I think it's more of a style thing...
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probably off the sharkoon website or just get some third party keys. BTW, is this keyboard good? i just wanted to know because im starting to build my pc and i want a cheap, but good keyboard. Will this basically fit the standard needs of a regular keyboard and a keyboard to play some light games like minecraft, steam games, ect.? thanks i would love to know.
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We're using 4 in our lab at work. They are ~2-4' apart from each other and have not had any problems. I would suggest that when you do the initial connection that they be isolated from the other setups.Since we have 4 workstations I used a silver Sharpie and wrote 1,2,3,4 on each mouse, keyboard USB dongle so that if someone mixed them up we can get them back to the proper workstation.Also, DON'T LOSE THE USB POD. They cannot be replaced and thus your out $55.Pet Peeve: Why post a response "I'm only using one at home". What's the point?
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Hi Vivian!I know exactly what you mean - the new keyboards drive me crazy too! The keys are too small and so close together that I was constantly making mistakes and running my words together. Very frustrating! Now, my errors are just "operator error"! Ha, ha!My office recently got this keyboard for me and so far, so good. It's just like the "old fashioned" keyboards where the keys are raised above the surface of the keyboard. It is not a quiet keyboard, meaning you can hear when you're typing. And, yes, you can "feel" the keys when typing too. I highly recommend this keyboard if you like the original keyboards from years ago. And, if you find it doesn't work for you, you can always return it. :-) Hi Vivian!I know exactly what you mean - the new keyboards drive me crazy too! The keys are too small and so close together that I was constantly making mistakes and running my words together. Very frustrating! Now, my errors are just "operator error"! Ha, ha!My office recently got this keyboard for me and so far, so good. It's just like the "old fashioned" keyboards where the keys are raised above the surface of the keyboard. It is not a quiet keyboard, meaning you can hear when you're typing. And, yes, you can "feel" the keys when... » Read More Hi Vivian!I know exactly what you mean - the new keyboards drive me crazy too! The keys are too small and so close together that I was constantly making mistakes and running my words together. Very frustrating! Now, my errors are just "operator error"! Ha, ha!My office recently got this keyboard for me and so far, so good. It's just like the "old fashioned" keyboards where the keys are raised above the surface of the keyboard. It is not a quiet keyboard, meaning you can hear when you're typing. And, yes, you can "feel" the keys when typing too. I highly recommend this keyboard if you like the original keyboards from years ago. And, if you find it doesn't work for you, you can always return it. :-) « Show Less
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It's been so long since I attached mine to a one inch desktop; dunno. Someone suggested you buy it, open the screw packet, check. You can always take the screws to a home center and show someone what you're looking for with the sample you take, yes? I love the keyboard; I recommend it. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Hi. It's been a long time since you asked the question, but, if you're still interested, there is a seller who sells 10 for $10, with $1 for shipping. I know you only wanted 3 or 4, but these 10 are cheaper than the 3 would have been. And, contrary to the answer you received before, these do work, very well, as long as they're used as intended (with the shiny side down, so it adheres to the keyboard). So, enjoy the extras, or give them away, but you can't beat the deal.The seller is NME, and, if you go to their page, enter "10 pc" (no quotes) into the search. There are three different sets of 10, for small, medium, and large laptops. Hope this info is still of some use to you. :O) Hi. It's been a long time since you asked the question, but, if you're still interested, there is a seller who sells 10 for $10, with $1 for shipping. I know you only wanted 3 or 4, but these 10 are cheaper than the 3 would have been. And, contrary to the answer you received before, these do work, very well, as long as they're used as intended (with the shiny side down, so it adheres to the keyboard). So, enjoy the extras, or give them away, but you can't beat the deal.The seller is NME, and, if you go to their page, enter "10 pc" (no quotes) into the search. There are... » Read More Hi. It's been a long time since you asked the question, but, if you're still interested, there is a seller who sells 10 for $10, with $1 for shipping. I know you only wanted 3 or 4, but these 10 are cheaper than the 3 would have been. And, contrary to the answer you received before, these do work, very well, as long as they're used as intended (with the shiny side down, so it adheres to the keyboard). So, enjoy the extras, or give them away, but you can't beat the deal.The seller is NME, and, if you go to their page, enter "10 pc" (no quotes) into the search. There are three different sets of 10, for small, medium, and large laptops. Hope this info is still of some use to you. :O) « Show Less
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D.Cheng reports he found adaptor. I did too. However, keyboard still does not work when connected. Can D.Cheng tell us how he made the keyboard functional???
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I don't know what a Dell keyboard is but I can tell you when this new computer arrived with its own keyboard the keys were much closer together and were flat rather than rounded and hard as I tried I could not get used to it so I went to Amazon and bought another one which has the "rounded on top" keys. It works but I have to punch the dickens out of it to produce print. It's less than an imperfect world and you can't have it all.
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Yes, color does matter. It is supposed to represent specific wiring for specific use-ie. usb keyboard to ps2 for keyboardon computer (different wiring for green mouse adapter). Mine didn't work. they only work with certain usb keyboards, apparently, not the newer ones.
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I just bought both - the retail and the business model (for $5 more). They are 100% exactly the same keyboard. The business model comes in a plain cardboard box - the retail in a pretty printed box. But the keyboards, down the the feel and model number are EXACTLY the same.
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Honestly, it's much like a regular keyboard. The "extra keys" aren't really extra, they are just a condensed/squished version of a keyboard. I don't have it in front of me, but I don't remember seeing anything unfamiliar.
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When I saw this keyboard my immediate thought was, "why?"Where is the market for a keyboard with a poorly positioned lcd and bindings? I forgot that I live in a world where people used to market and actually successfully sell pet rocks. The lcd is useless. The guy who thinks you control movement purely with the mouse and absolutely never use wasd is [insert mild mannered word here that immediately gets this post censored by whaaaaaa-mazon].