Unusual Keyboard Request (Help?)

ZexGX · May 15, 2012, 07:22 PM

Hey guys, I've got a somewhat unusual request. We have an employee here at my office (I'm the IT guy) who continuously POUNDS out the keys of his keyboard when he gets frustrated, and it is annoying the other users a bit (firing is not an option). I'm looking for an affordable keyboard that not only has quiet keys, but doesn't make much noise when pounded on (keyboard case/other keys rattling) to sneakily switch out for his current Logitech keyboard. Help?

sneekypeet · May 15, 2012, 07:27 PM

http://www.amazon.com/iConcepts-M019...7109991&sr=1-2

http://www.vkb-support.com/learn_more.php

Those two will reduce noise, and the latter will keep him from damaging it

ZexGX · May 15, 2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

http://www.amazon.com/iConcepts-M019...7109991&sr=1-2

http://www.vkb-support.com/learn_more.php

Those two will reduce noise, and the latter will keep him from damaging it

Not an option, needs to be a hard plastic shell keyboard, those are the easy answers. lol.

sneekypeet · May 15, 2012, 07:31 PM

and all "normal" keyboards will break over time and sound terrible when he bangs on them. Ever think of sending him to anger management classes?

AthlonX2 · May 15, 2012, 07:33 PM

plus one sounds like the guy is an asshat and probably doesnt satisfy himself enough beating on his wife and kids

ZexGX · May 15, 2012, 07:35 PM

lmao, these comments are awesome. So far, he hasn't broken any keyboards. And yes, he DOES need anger management classes. But, I'm looking for a keyboard that solves the keyboard noise issue. Surely one exists. Most of the ones that say "quiet" or "silent" turn out to be not-so-quiet according to reviewers.

Yo_Wattup · May 15, 2012, 07:36 PM

I have just the keyboard for you!

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-p...ve-combo-mk550

I own this keyboard and one of the first things i noticed was the silent keys. Comfy and cheap too.

sneekypeet · May 15, 2012, 07:37 PM

the ones I showed should. Might be the easy answer, and not what is "normal" for your office, but neither is this guy.

I seriously cant think of a keyboard that sounds good when you beat on it, nor can take the abuse over the long term.

Also in my opinion you can get the quietest keys on the market, but when slammed with a fist, I guarantee it will make noise, and lots of it.

ZexGX · May 15, 2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yo_Wattup

I have just the keyboard for you!

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-p...ve-combo-mk550

I own this keyboard and one of the first things i noticed was the silent keys. Comfy and cheap too.

Any non-wavy non-wireless versions with the same quiet key action? He has a Logitech Deluxe 250 right now.

ZexGX · May 15, 2012, 07:42 PM

Or perhaps an alternate solution, like a mass-based sound absorbing pad or something that could be affixed to the bottom of the keyboard?

Conflict0s · May 15, 2012, 07:56 PM

I can only suggest the following:

Low profile keys (less distance to travel) i.e. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/razer...h-hyperesponse

Maybe a thick, large mouse mat or pad placed underneath the keyboard to help absorb any sound.

I would avoid getting a keyboard that had a different layout than his previous one, I'm sure it would only get him more annoyed.

EDIT: ZexGX beat me to it.

AthlonX2 · May 15, 2012, 08:04 PM

wasnt there a keyboard that was just a laser projection on the desk?

sneekypeet · May 15, 2012, 08:06 PM

linked in my suggestion post^^^

ZexGX · May 15, 2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conflict0s

I would avoid getting a keyboard that had a different layout than his previous one, I'm sure it would only get him more annoyed.

This. Although it's his desk neighbors who are more annoyed... lol

Yo_Wattup · May 16, 2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZexGX

Any non-wavy non-wireless versions with the same quiet key action? He has a Logitech Deluxe 250 right now.

There is a wired one but Im not sure what keys logitech uses for which models exactly... if you could find out what type of keys it is and find another logitech keyboard with the same keys... contact logitech maybe?

The keyboard is reeeeally quiet though, about as quiet as you can get without going to touch keybaords. My laptop keyboard is 10x louder than that one for example and its just a regular lappy keyboard.

ZexGX · May 18, 2012, 01:47 AM

Any other product suggestions?

AsRock · May 18, 2012, 01:49 AM

Wrap the keyboard around his head that should silence things a bit.. Other wise report the bitch for being a bitch ass baby throwing tantrums.

n-ster · May 18, 2012, 01:56 AM

tell him and jokingly that you'll switch him to a foldable keyboard if he continues, then next time he does it literally do it for a week

Rehernmas · May 18, 2012, 02:33 AM

That is very difficult actually..lol...Afterall, even the noise reduce keyboard can be quiet noisy when the user intended to be like that.

Mussels · May 18, 2012, 03:59 AM

just do it as a prank, swap him to a rubber keyboard.

AsRock · May 18, 2012, 08:13 AM

Maybe buy a rubber keyboard lol.

http://images.search.yahoo.com/searc...ubber+keyboard

May 15, 2012, 07:22 PM	#1
ZexGX Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California Posts: 12 (0.03/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Unusual Keyboard Request (Help?) Hey guys, I've got a somewhat unusual request. We have an employee here at my office (I'm the IT guy) who continuously POUNDS out the keys of his keyboard when he gets frustrated, and it is annoying the other users a bit (firing is not an option). I'm looking for an affordable keyboard that not only has quiet keys, but doesn't make much noise when pounded on (keyboard case/other keys rattling) to sneakily switch out for his current Logitech keyboard. Help?

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May 15, 2012, 07:27 PM	#2
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,032 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	http://www.amazon.com/iConcepts-M019...7109991&sr=1-2 http://www.vkb-support.com/learn_more.php Those two will reduce noise, and the latter will keep him from damaging it __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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May 15, 2012, 07:31 PM	#4
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,032 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	and all "normal" keyboards will break over time and sound terrible when he bangs on them. Ever think of sending him to anger management classes? __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

May 15, 2012, 07:33 PM	#5
AthlonX2 Better Than You Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo,Ohio Posts: 5,449 (2.25/day) Thanks: 729 Thanked 1,572 Times in 994 Posts System Specs	plus one sounds like the guy is an asshat and probably doesnt satisfy himself enough beating on his wife and kids

May 15, 2012, 07:35 PM	#6
ZexGX Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California Posts: 12 (0.03/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	lmao, these comments are awesome. So far, he hasn't broken any keyboards. And yes, he DOES need anger management classes. But, I'm looking for a keyboard that solves the keyboard noise issue. Surely one exists. Most of the ones that say "quiet" or "silent" turn out to be not-so-quiet according to reviewers.

May 15, 2012, 07:36 PM	#7
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May 15, 2012, 07:37 PM	#8
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,032 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	the ones I showed should. Might be the easy answer, and not what is "normal" for your office, but neither is this guy. I seriously cant think of a keyboard that sounds good when you beat on it, nor can take the abuse over the long term. Also in my opinion you can get the quietest keys on the market, but when slammed with a fist, I guarantee it will make noise, and lots of it. __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

May 15, 2012, 07:42 PM	#10
ZexGX Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California Posts: 12 (0.03/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Or perhaps an alternate solution, like a mass-based sound absorbing pad or something that could be affixed to the bottom of the keyboard?

May 15, 2012, 07:56 PM	#11
Conflict0s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom. Posts: 372 (0.23/day) Thanks: 79 Thanked 65 Times in 57 Posts System Specs	I can only suggest the following: Low profile keys (less distance to travel) i.e. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/razer...h-hyperesponse Maybe a thick, large mouse mat or pad placed underneath the keyboard to help absorb any sound. I would avoid getting a keyboard that had a different layout than his previous one, I'm sure it would only get him more annoyed. EDIT: ZexGX beat me to it. __________________ Join TPU's WCG/BOINC Team.

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AthlonX2 Better Than You Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo,Ohio Posts: 5,449 (2.25/day) Thanks: 729 Thanked 1,572 Times in 994 Posts System Specs	wasnt there a keyboard that was just a laser projection on the desk?

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,032 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	linked in my suggestion post^^^ __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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ZexGX Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California Posts: 12 (0.03/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Any other product suggestions?

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May 18, 2012, 02:33 AM	#19
Rehernmas Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is very difficult actually..lol...Afterall, even the noise reduce keyboard can be quiet noisy when the user intended to be like that.

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