Since I professionally requires it to frequently switch between notebook and PC keyboard (who drags his keyboard with already in 'Meeting;)), it should be this time a "notebook with Feeling" be. My shortlisted much on the Cherry EASYHUB and the Logitech Illuminated.
The Logitech difference then from there:
1) No direct media and function keys (so loud / quiet / mute and eg computer)
2.) Left Shift key advised very small
3.) Ins. (Insert) button above - as usual
5.) No (program) button context menu
4) Almost twice as expensive as the Cherry EASYHUB
Since now ~ 1.5 months I am working with / on the EASYHUB, so time for an initial assessment:
Benefits:
+ Top quality, very nice layout (no overload with unnecessary functionality), looks like "in one piece"
+ Is the (palm heel) aluminum cover difficult (almost 1kg), characterized whopping pad and slipping almost impossible
+ Looks noble and high quality of (look and feel)
+ Very falche keys low key travel, very pleasant to the touch
+ Compared to Cymotion - very quiet when fast write (though quietly audible but pleasant soundscape)
+ User-friendly Cherry KeyMan menu for configuration of the modifier keys (although it is recognized only as a "standard keyboard" (Win7 Prof 64-bit), so far no idea why)
+ 1x USB 2.0 docking port for USB stick, Smartphone USB cable or similar
+ 11 extra keys for browser, email, multimedia control, Calc ....
Disadvantages:
- F-keys not as usually in blocks of 4 (after acclimatization, OK)
- Keyboard uses two USB ports (as I did for laptops' ne Docking Station, does not matter)
- Keys have little distance from each other and some keys are larger than normal practice (after acclimatization, OK)
- Fairly small and thin "Standbeinchen" filters (compared to Cymotion) for tilting (just hope the hold without breaking a few years)
- USB connection cable (2x're summary) relatively thick
Conclusion:
For the price (22:50 Week-ends bargains on eBay) a very good product! The writing experience is great, the stop is very pleasant and (very) quiet.
If function (s) + optics keep as long as the Cymotion, I am fully satisfied.
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# Update 28.02.2013
Disadvantages:
- USB connection cable (2x're summary) relatively thick
- Rubber feet only on the "lower end" of the keyboard, if you do not flip out the heist "Standbeinchen" creak on the tabletop
-> After 2.5 months still fully satisfied!
