Re: AppleDesign Keyboard on IIgs?

[skeleton@geko.com.au (David Greenland)]

> I expect that the AppleDesign keyboard works identically: the keyboard
> remembers which state the key is in, and the computer is responsible
> for controlling the light.  It won't matter if the light isn't
> controlled (but you won't be able to tell what state Caps Lock is in).
> 
> As far as I know, the AppleDesign keyboard works fine on the IIgs.  I
> haven't tried one.

I'm not so sure.  If you can borrow one from somebody and try it out, it'd
be much better than spending the money on something that won't work.  The
keyboard is pretty hopeless anyway.

> The AppleDesign is a pretty tacky keyboard, and some of the keys (e.g.
> Escape) are in weird places.  You might want to consider getting a
> third-party ADB keyboard instead.

Have a look at the MicroSpeed keyboard.  MUCH cheaper than even the
AppleDesign, and it has FOUR ADB ports on the back and the sides, function
keys and a few other features.  I assume its a standard ADB device, but I
can't of course be sure (therefore you may have to check if it works on
your GS before you buy it).  Otherwise, buy an old Mac keyboard from
someone.  The old Mac ones (MAKE SURE ITS ADB though) are as sturdy as a
rock, unlike the new ones which I don't have much faith in.  Try before
you buy :-)

Regs,
Dave