Re: GS Question #2: Keyboards

[dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <CG1w3z.2qs@eis.calstate.edu> gachenb@eis.calstate.edu (Greg R. Achenbach) writes:
>  
> I know that Mac ADB keyboards are compatible with the GS, but have
> also heard that some aren't.  Which keyboards are OK to buy, and
> which should I avoid?

I have successfully used the "Apple Keyboard" and "Apple Extended
Keyboard" (which I'm using right now).  I've heard that the "Apple
Extended Keyboard II" works properly, but the new split keyboard does
NOT work.  I don't know about the el-cheapo keyboards supplied with
the Classic and LC, but they should work.

A friend is using a third-party extended keyboard, which he has no
problems with, but there may be some brands which don't work.  I'm not
sure what brand his one is.
  
> What about third-party keyboards?  Are there any?  Are they good?
> Less expensive?

Probably a lot cheaper.  I doubt you'd find any incompatible
keyboards, assuming they are reasonably normal.  Be wary of any with
special features like programmable keys, or any keyboard which
requires the use of a device driver on the Macintosh.
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David Empson                                                               
dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz                                                
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