Sweet Catastrophe

I finally decided to start looking at new keyboards. I’m still using the one that came with my old eMachine and that computer got tossed long ago. My system is totally custom, I have my own monitors, my freaking amazing MX Revolution mouse (which, a year later, I still love) and I’m still using the factory keyboard and speakers from an eMachine??

As you can see, I apparently do a lot of copy/pasting and my C & V keys are disappearing. I have no idea why M is fading so much. My spacebar key only works when it wants to, you have to be firm with it.

But of course I couldn’t just find a cheap replacement. No, I’m ready to go wireless again. If I could find the MX Revolution Keyboard on its own, I’d probably just snap it up and call it a day, but so far I’m only seeing it sold as a pair with my mouse. I don’t need another one of those, mine is still functioning splendidly. I really love the backlight and the dynamic display.

And then there’s a basic Logitech Wireless Keyboard. Right now, it’s the most logical choice. If I’m sensible, it’s what I’ll go with. And it has the tiniest dongle I’ve ever seen! (That’s what she said!) I really love Logitech and all their accessories.

But I didn’t stop shopping there! Nope! ‘Cause then I saw the thumbnail for this Wireless Keyboard with built-in mouse. Built-in mouse?? Say what?? It’s got an appealing design and this built-in trackball deal. I almost tossed it on my Wishlist, but then I realized it doesn’t have a number pad and I’m not so sure I’m ready to give that up. I’m intrigued, but not enough to replace my current keyboard just yet.

But then I found it. The Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard. Logitech has me drooling again– rechargeable keyboard? Yes, please! Again, built-in mouse, only this one is a touch pad. This one is also lacking a number pad, but the Delete, Page Up/Down, Home and End keys are still placed where I’m comfortable with them so I think I’d be a little more forgiving.

There’s a great review up answering questions about use, range, and battery life. They claim a 5-minute charge will sustain you for a day’s use and a 2-hour charge will supply power for 2 months– and according to this reviewer, and some of the other product reviews, they’re not joking.

I was not at all expecting to find a keyboard that would get me this excited. I’d hoped I might chance upon a good rechargeable one since battery life was the only thing that bugged me about my old wireless setup, but I wasn’t holding my breath. I’m so excited to see this.

I want it. I can’t buy it right this second, I just can’t justify the cash, but you better believe I’m keeping an eye out. If I can catch it on sale like I did with my MX Revolution mouse, this keyboard is mine. I shall call it Squishy and it shall be mine and it shall be my Squishy.

*pushes glasses up* Sorry, my geek is showing.