Re: Looking for a new USB-A PC104 keyboard.

In alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt Paul <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Sun, 7/12/2026 8:38 PM, Ant wrote:
> > In alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt VanguardLH <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> Ant <[email protected]> wrote:
> > 
> >>> Mechanical Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FBM5RG
> > 
> >> In your Subject, you said you wanted a USB-A keyboard.  That one has a
> >> USB-C connector.  You'll need to get an adapter, or replace their USB-C
> >> cable with a USB-C to USB-A cable, or use up a spare USB-C port on your
> >> computer if you have one.
> > 
> > I decided not to get it for now. Yesterday, I got Logitech's K120 model 
> > from my local Target store 
> > (https://www.target.com/p/logitech-k120-ergonomic-desktop-usb-keyboard-black-920-002478/-/A-21502870). 
> > It took me awhile I find it since they (4) were buried low on the shelf! 
> > These are hot sellers, but why put down there? Sheesh! :P
> > 
> > Anyways, I'll have to get used to it. Keys are like slippery which I am 
> > not used to. Maybe I should add honey or something over my keyboard, but 
> > that would be gross and attract Argentine ants, and void my return and 
> > warranty. :P At least, I can finally type faster and better than the old 
> > Dell 104-key PS/2 Dell Model SK-8110 and other keyboards with PS/2 
> > splitter adapters.
> > 
> > Both my old PCs (Debian/Linux and W10 Pro.) are working fine. No reboots 
> > needed too unlike PS/2. I swapped my old mouses too with KVM since I 
> > wanted to use my Amazon Basics (have to get used to it too). I currently 
> > have 30 days to return this keyboard if I hate it to get a better USB-A 
> > PC104 clicky keyboard. I feel like I have a new complete computer system 
> > right now after last week's tedious cleaning, new KVM, keyboard, and 
> > mouse.
> > 

> Logitech don't sell replacement keycaps, but they do have a web page regarding maintenance.

>    https://www.logitech.com/en-us/discover/a/keycap-replacement-guide

> Then mention a keycap removal tool, versus "just prying on it". Some
> keycaps are insulted easily, and the right tool may do a better job of it.

> But as for market prices for keycaps, the fools sell them one by one,
> which you know isn't economic. They should quote a set. And some of the
> larger keys with stabilizer wires, are harder to fit (and that's assuming
> they stock those items).

I am not handy enough to do this due to my disabilities. :(


> I think all my keyboards here are slippy. If the keys were textured,
> the texturing would wear off in no time. Be careful what you wish for,
> in other words. Part of being slippy as a keycap, is
> reducing (but not eliminating) surface wear. My "A","S","E" are almost
> gone. As you would expect, the higher frequency keys are the ones you
> might put a new keycap on.

Ha, same with my Dell 104-key PS/2 Dell Model SK-8110 PS/2 keyboard like 
its letter C (sorry, Cookie Monster).


> On the $65 keyboard, there are no signs of wear yet.

Which one do you have? I think I missed it? 

Let's see how long this new cheap keyboard will last. :P I noticed its USB 
cable is very thin like my new KVM's cables. I bet they won't last long. 
Both have three years warranties though. :/
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