which keyboard?

[Reminisce disco]

Hi,
If all goes according to plan and I get the Cortex I'm after, I would like to buy a usb keyboard to ease my song searches.
Can someone advise me which one to get please! i havent got a clue which one to go for!:o
Many thanks

[rob1963]

Hi,
If all goes according to plan and I get the Cortex I'm after, I would like to buy a usb keyboard to ease my song searches.
Can someone advise me which one to get please! i havent got a clue which one to go for!:o
Many thanks

Although I don't know the best makes or models, I'd suggest one of the illuminated ones.

I use the standard black one which came with my hard drive controller, but sometimes have to use a torch, as I have trouble seeing it in venues where they turn out all the lights rather than dimming them.

[Corabar Entertainment]

Given that you'll be using in dark conditions, an illuminated one like this (http://cpc.farnell.com/trust/kb-1500uk/keyboard-usb-illuminated-trust/dp/CS14662) would be a good idea

[Corabar Entertainment]

Although I don't know the best makes or models, I'd suggest one of the illuminated ones.
...an illuminated one would be a good ideaSNAP!

[rob1963]

Great minds, Angela! ;)

[Reminisce disco]

Given that you'll be using in dark conditions, an illuminated one like this (http://cpc.farnell.com/trust/kb-1500uk/keyboard-usb-illuminated-trust/dp/CS14662) would be a good idea

Looks good Angela, is there a smaller one thats illuminated like that one?

[Corabar Entertainment]

That's just the first one I found.

Have a little 'google' and I'm sure you'll find some (Steve uses a smaller one and he either got that from CPC or eBuyer, but I couldn't immediately find it on CPC which is why I just put 'like this one' ;) )

EDIT: 10 second search found this one (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=36401&C=Froogle&U=36401&T=Module), but you should find others / cheaper

[ppentertainments]

Word of warning - if using an illuminated keyboard with a cortex I would strongly reccomend a powered usb hub - past experience ;)

The one I use is the cheapest one in the shop at the time (about £4 I think). I use the smaller ones though, just I keep dropping the :Censored: things :D

[rob1963]

This looks like the one in my spare console:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Illuminated-Mini-USB-keyboard-Backlit_W0QQitemZ170447174190QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=i tem27af717a2e

Nice & compact, as there is no number keypad on the right.

:)

[Reminisce disco]

That's just the first one I found.

Have a little 'google' and I'm sure you'll find some (Steve uses a smaller one and he either got that from CPC or eBuyer, but I couldn't immediately find it on CPC which is why I just put 'like this one' ;) )

ok i'll have a little search round, many thanks

[Reminisce disco]

That's just the first one I found.

Have a little 'google' and I'm sure you'll find some (Steve uses a smaller one and he either got that from CPC or eBuyer, but I couldn't immediately find it on CPC which is why I just put 'like this one' ;) )

EDIT: 10 second search found this one (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=36401&C=Froogle&U=36401&T=Module), but you should find others / cheaper


This looks like the one in my spare console:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Illuminated-Mini-USB-keyboard-Backlit_W0QQitemZ170447174190QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=i tem27af717a2e

Nice & compact, as there is no number keypad on the right.

:)

Great stuff Rob, thats the sort of thing i'm after, many thanks

[rob1963]

Great stuff Rob, thats the sort of thing i'm after, many thanks

No problem!

:thumbsup:

[WWDJ]

http://www.keysonic.de/pages/keyboards/ACK_3400_U/ack_3400_u_uk.html

Although this one isn't illminated, i use this on a HD2500 with no problems at all. There is an illuminated one too, but i think that is a bit bigger and didin't fit my needs

[Daryll]

I have.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Illuminated-Mini-USB-Multimedia-keyboard_W0QQitemZ300388248617QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash= item45f088ec29

works fine


Daryll

[Reminisce disco]

http://www.keysonic.de/pages/keyboards/ACK_3400_U/ack_3400_u_uk.html

Although this one isn't illminated, i use this on a HD2500 with no problems at all. There is an illuminated one too, but i think that is a bit bigger and didin't fit my needs


I have.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Illuminated-Mini-USB-Multimedia-keyboard_W0QQitemZ300388248617QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash= item45f088ec29

works fine


Daryll

Thanks guys for both your suggestions, i'll take a look.

[NKR]

Given that you'll be using in dark conditions, an illuminated one like this (http://cpc.farnell.com/trust/kb-1500uk/keyboard-usb-illuminated-trust/dp/CS14662) would be a good idea

That is the exact model I use and was purchased from CPC. Works fine with the Denon.

[NKR]

7383

In fact there you go. Off my phone. Funky

[Excalibur]

Although I don't know the best makes or models, I'd suggest one of the illuminated ones.

I use the standard black one which came with my hard drive controller, but sometimes have to use a torch, as I have trouble seeing it in venues where they turn out all the lights rather than dimming them.
I have a desk lamp shining on the keyboards. Not as good as an illuminated keyboard.


Word of warning - if using an illuminated keyboard with a cortex I would strongly reccomend a powered usb hub - past experience ;)

The one I use is the cheapest one in the shop at the time (about £4 I think). I use the smaller ones though, just I keep dropping the :Censored: things :D

I recommend powered everything.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I have the one that was linked to....er...craplins. I needed one quickly and nipped in and got it about a year ago on the way to a function and it works well. I can't believe I am actually recommending something from...er...Craplins.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I
I recommend powered everything.

Including speakers? :p

[Penfold42]

:lol:

[Excalibur]

:lol:

No Tony, it wasn't funny. :Naughty:

[Corabar Steve]

^that was though^