MipScript Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Hahaha Cant get more retro then that. Wish I had one :blush: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2442951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman87 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 :ninja: Best Keyboard Ever Award goes to: :ninja: The Apple Extended Keyboard. It has microswitches in the keys, making for an accurate and fast typing experience. It has full travel and very tactile feedback, as well as an audible feedback that lets you know exactly when the key has been pressed. This is the BEST for gaming on my G5. The only keyboard that even comes *close* is the Tactile Pro by Matias, and it costs $100. This keyboard: free courtesy of Surplus Exchange downtown. how do u connect it up to the g5??? i want to use that as well... got one connected up to a classic :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2443129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelusive978 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 :ninja: IT'S EASY :ninja: I bought a USB-ADB adapter made by NewMotion for $30 at Microcenter. Works out of the box with no driver to install. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2443198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamsINdigital Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 My baby on its temporary stand :D Nice! I like that desk. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2443203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman87 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 :ninja: IT'S EASY :ninja: I bought a USB-ADB adapter made by NewMotion for $30 at Microcenter. Works out of the box with no driver to install. i think i will get a new keyboard instead of spending $60 aud on a connector :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2443703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelusive978 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 :ninja: I don't blame you :ninja: Granted, this is the best keyboard ever, but you could get the Matias Tactile Pro for $100 which is only $40 more than the adapter would cost you...and it uses the same keyswitch technology the Apple Extended does...really I think it's about the only option for this kind of keyboard. Good Luck! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2444751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling3k12 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I think the Apple Pro Keyboard a few years back (the black ones that came with G4's) is the best keyboard I could buy... loved it to death... Then I broke it... :(... The new ones I love also, but, it's just not the same :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2445668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 I think the Apple Pro Keyboard a few years back (the black ones that came with G4's) is the best keyboard I could buy... loved it to death...Then I broke it... :(... The new ones I love also, but, it's just not the same :p http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000063W...01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg Yay i still have mine! :p :laugh: ...If i remember right, you did make a nice USB Hub outta it tho.. :laugh: Scruff!! :rolleyes: :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2445842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I still have mine too. Came with my Cube. :D I personally like the new white ones the best. Stylish and simple. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2446142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Veteran Posted July 8, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 8, 2004 I think the Apple Pro Keyboard a few years back (the black ones that came with G4's) is the best keyboard I could buy... loved it to death... I have one of those in white :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2446149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
error404ts Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 :ninja: Got a new desk today. Been wanting one like this for a long time. :ninja: Things to note: Keyboard is an Apple Extended Keyboard. The first one. This is the best keyboard ever, in my opinion. Apple Computer, Inc. mousepad, circa 1980's on wall. DooM 3 poster. I already have it pre-ordered. I thought I should post this mostly b/c I find it funny that I am using a 20 (?) year old keyboard on a two-month old machine... I used to have that exact same desk! How are you getting the thing to stop from collapsing in on itself with those monitors on the side? That was a great desk and it was a shame to have to leave it behind when I moved. The thing was just not good after taking it apart after movnign once, I wasn't going to risk doing it again. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2446179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I think the Apple Pro Keyboard a few years back (the black ones that came with G4's) is the best keyboard I could buy... loved it to death...Then I broke it... :(... The new ones I love also, but, it's just not the same :p http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000063W...01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg Wish they still made that one! I had to pay top dollar for it on ebay! :angry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2446603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spykes424 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 My baby on its temporary stand :D nice desk! where'd you get it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2446770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebud Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 My baby on its temporary stand :D Whoaaa! Sweet setup! :D Get a 30" display and you're set. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2447040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Is it possible to use a Mac keyboard like the one posted by Bling on a PC? I love the way the Mac keyboards look. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2447328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Is it possible to use a Mac keyboard like the one posted by Bling on a PC? I love the way the Mac keyboards look. yes it is it's a USB keyboard, but they are expensive. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2447338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 yes it is it's a USB keyboard, but they are expensive. Yea I was looking on eBay at them and they're not too bad, but rather pricey for a keyboard. But would the Apple button fuction as the Windows button and so forth? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2447366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Patriot Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 (edited) Yea I was looking on eBay at them and they're not too bad, but rather pricey for a keyboard. But would the Apple button fuction as the Windows button and so forth? Well, I know that it works the other way around (the Windows key functions as the Apple key on mine), so I would assume that it would. edit: Personally, I love the Microsoft Natural keyboards. Unfortunately, a drink spill killed my original model a few months ago (I'd had it since 1997), and I sold my Natural Pro with my old Dell that I sold recently. I'm going to look on eBay soon to see if I can pick up a new one (a Pro, or even an original, if I can find it for a decent price). The only ones I never liked were the Natural Elite. I hated the arrangement of the arrow keys. The whole Elite felt cramped since they tried to make it closer in size to a standard keyboard. Edited July 9, 2004 by roadwarrior Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2448692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Yea I was looking on eBay at them and they're not too bad, but rather pricey for a keyboard. But would the Apple button fuction as the Windows button and so forth? They are pricey but so worth it. I use an Apple Keyboard (The newer white ones) on my PC with no problems. Worked on Linux and Windows. The Apple Key does work as the "Windows Key", but on a PC the "Alt" and "Windows" keys are inverted. If you can get it, get it. I changed my Logitech Wireless Keyboard for this and I'm glad I made that decision. I put a Red Cold-Cathode behind the Keyboard and since the frame is clear it glows red. :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2448944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelusive978 Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I used to have that exact same desk! How are you getting the thing to stop from collapsing in on itself with those monitors on the side? That was a great desk and it was a shame to have to leave it behind when I moved. The thing was just not good after taking it apart after movnign once, I wasn't going to risk doing it again. :ninja: I have an Xterra? I dont take it apart? :ninja: Nah man I don't know why you had problems with yours, i had 20 in monitors on all three of the table areas and have seen no buckiling or warping...seems quite well built and designed by my standards, especially compared to the trwo 60" desks I demolished the tops of due to this setup... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2453748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unique Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 some surely sexy setups here! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2464228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 They are pricey but so worth it. I use an Apple Keyboard (The newer white ones) on my PC with no problems. Worked on Linux and Windows. The Apple Key does work as the "Windows Key", but on a PC the "Alt" and "Windows" keys are inverted. If you can get it, get it. I changed my Logitech Wireless Keyboard for this and I'm glad I made that decision. I put a Red Cold-Cathode behind the Keyboard and since the frame is clear it glows red. :cool: The simplest and best keyboards I've found. They don't have all that extra crap at the top for e-mail and stuff. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2466123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetman Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 my dad just picked up two apple pro keyboards and one mouse for free from an excess bin at work. work just fine. someone want one? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2471749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_logic Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 my dad just picked up two apple pro keyboards and one mouse for free from an excess bin at work. work just fine. someone want one? ME!!!!! :woot: A keyboard for me Powerbook please... :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2471766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0sh Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 my dad just picked up two apple pro keyboards and one mouse for free from an excess bin at work. work just fine. someone want one? I'll take one :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/192078-your-mac-hardware-setup/page/23/#findComment-2473399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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