   What mouse/keyboard do you program/write on?
  There is lots of info out there on good gaming keyboards with all kinds of gaming features and layouts, but what do you guys find usefull and comfortable for working on all day?The Logitch G15 is a really nice keyboard, and the programable "G keys" would be great for macros and things to use in IDEs, but it has a standard layout which can be difficult to sit on for 8+ hours a day. What kind of options are out there that are both comfortable and have extra features for coding?It seems like there are comfortable keyboards with no features, or keyboards with lots of features but no comfort.  There has to be something inbetween that would help in productivity and not leave you with strained wrists after using it all day every day.[Edited by - DrjonesDW3d on December 2, 2005 4:46:02 PM]
  I use a 'Dell QuiteKey' keyboard. I'm not sure how I got it, becaue I've never had a dell machine, but somehow I have two of the keyboards (in different configurations even - I use the one with a single-row slim 'enter'). I've had it as long as I can remeber, and while not being quite at all, it has the perfect amount of tactile feedback.For my mouse, I use a microsoft intellimouse explorer 3.0. While I like the mouse, I have problems with the scroll wheel in that it is very difficult to scroll it 'away' because the spring for the wheel button is week so it depresses and becomes hard to scroll.   ;  Logitech Media Keyboard (not sure what kind)Logitech G7 Mouse   ;Microsoft Internet Keyboard (black)Kensington PilotMouse Optical;  I use an ancient (granite) SGI keyboard since it's the only one I've found with an english layout, trying to write C code on a swedish keyboard is a frustrating experience. Besides I never got used to those fancy Window's keys to begin with..Oh, and it's got a very satisfying clicking sound too :)The mouse is just a standard beige Logitech one with two buttons and a scrollwheel. I used to have a fancy wireless optical one with a gazillion buttons, but it was kind of pointless since it didn't work properly if the reciever was more than half a decimeter away. But with Firefox's find-as-you-type feature and keyboard bindings for just about everything in MSVC I can mostly stay away from it anyway.   ;  I use one of the Dell keyboards for the Optiplex series -- no flash, no extra keys, just pushin' and good key action. For a mouse I just use some junky old Logitech USB one.   ;  I use a Compaq keyboard I filched from another system. I probably should get a new one soon, this one is starting to lose its responsiveness in some of the keys. Most irritating.I'm using a Logitech MX510 mouse, which I highly recommend. The extra buttons are a joy, and it's quite comfortable, if a tad weightier than the standard mouse. Also a very high precision, if you happen to be a gamer.   ;  Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro. I have 3 - one at work, one for my PC at home and one for my Mac Mini which is hooked up to the TV in the living room.;Quote:Original post by mattnewportMicrosoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro. I have 3 - one at work, one for my PC at home and one for my Mac Mini which is hooked up to the TV in the living room.I could never get the hang of those ergonomic keyboards. Always felt awfully funky, particularly since I have a habit of "crossing the streams" when it's convenient.   ;Quote:Original post by tychonQuote:Original post by mattnewportMicrosoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro. I have 3 - one at work, one for my PC at home and one for my Mac Mini which is hooked up to the TV in the living room.I could never get the hang of those ergonomic keyboards. Always felt awfully funky, particularly since I have a habit of "crossing the streams" when it's convenient. I think it's mainly for people who use that carpel tunnel inducing methodology known as touch typing.   