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Web Designers / Programmers keyboard?
« on: December 04, 2007, 05:34:55 AM »
Hi,

is there such a thing as a Web Designers / Programmers keyboard?

I am starting out learning CSS and already think such a device would be useful.  To elaborate on what I mean I mean a keyboard that you don't have to use two hands on pressing shift at the same time as say a curly brace. so, like a normal keyboard with a pad of the syntax used set up to actual keys as opposed to sharing keys activated by pressing shift. Not too dissimilar to the numeric pad.  This could even be a USB separate plug in device

I know this sounds incredibly lazy but I think it would increase productivity.  I have goggled but come up with a blank so not sure if I'm searching with the wrong terminology.

Please can someone reply and let me know if this doesn't exist?  Hey, I may well invent one Grin Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2007, 06:55:44 AM »
You might have gotten such a keyboard for Christmas, but I fear Santa's sleigh will be vaporised before he has a chance to reach your chimney. Tongue (refer your sig)
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2007, 07:03:52 AM »
Autohotkey if you are on Windows.
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« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2007, 10:08:36 AM »
Plesased you liked my signature gollum Smiley

Thanks for the link Yves




Can I just ask would anyone else be interested in such a hardware device as this?

EDIT - like this but for syntax http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=1668
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« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2007, 12:54:22 PM »
This one, Optimus Maximus keyboard, for Mac or Windows, looks promising. Each key has a small display which shows what this button can do, or the function it's associated with:



You can program each key, here for example for Photoshop:
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« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2007, 01:00:56 PM »
Don't have a link handy, but I have seen a USB keypad (I think in the 80-90 USD range) that has somewhere between 10 and 20 keys laid out in a grid, that are all programmable. Additionally, each key has a paper insert so that they can be labeled.

I have been following the OM for over a year now, and I think that, while undeniably cool, it is considerably more expensive than I could justify for a keyboard.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2007, 01:18:16 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on December 04, 2007, 01:00:56 PM
I have been following the OM for over a year now, and I think that, while undeniably cool, it is considerably more expensive than I could justify for a keyboard.

Yes, I agree, it's cool but quite expensive, especially if you want 113 active buttons !
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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2007, 02:35:50 PM »
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Don't have a link handy, but I have seen a USB keypad (I think in the 80-90 USD range) that has somewhere between 10 and 20 keys laid out in a grid, that are all programmable. Additionally, each key has a paper insert so that they can be labeled.

Hi Mathew, please can you try and find a name of this product or link. This sounds perfect! Smiley

Yves - If I win a million pounds Ill get you one.  Until then I cant afford to look at the photo of the OM but thanks anyhow Mathew Wink Wink
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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2007, 03:03:26 PM »
http://www.piengineering.com/xkeys.php

The product is called the X-Keys, and there are several flavors. I'm pretty sure that these prices are not the best out there, but I could be wrong.
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2007, 03:19:57 PM »
Thanks a lot Matthew, I think I will order one very soon ! I have ordered the X-keys Professional (58 Keys).
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2007, 03:37:33 PM »
Maybe I should have made that an affiliate link! Wink

Seriously, though, let me know what you think when you get it!
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2007, 03:39:37 PM »
Thanks Matthew.  This is great!!!  Wondering how much postage will be to UK. (Guessing you and Yves are from no where near the UK as you own sun glasses (avatar) meaning your country has sunny days Roll Eyes)
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2007, 03:45:02 PM »
Quote from: Kola on December 04, 2007, 03:39:37 PM
Thanks Matthew.  This is great!!!  Wondering how much postage will be to UK. (Guessing you and Yves are from no where near the UK as you own sun glasses (avatar) meaning your country has sunny days Roll Eyes)

Switzerland is not too far from UK... The postage is not given (72$, delivery in 2-3 days), but the dollar is so low these times !  Wink
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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2007, 04:18:05 PM »
Yeah I know re the low dollar but shipping is immense!

Gonna cost £40 just for postage ($80) I checked by adding to cart and it calculates postage. Still I'm pleased to know these things are out there.
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« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2007, 06:24:53 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on December 04, 2007, 03:03:26 PM
http://www.piengineering.com/xkeys.php

The product is called the X-Keys, and there are several flavors. I'm pretty sure that these prices are not the best out there, but I could be wrong.

I like that.  Still a little pricey but def. worth the money.
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