Best external keyboard with additional USB hubs?

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Best external keyboard with additional USB hubs?

#1 Post by ssl » Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:10 am

I've been checking around and it seems like the latest MS keyboards and Logitech don't have additional USB ports.

I finally noticed that certain IBM external keyboards have 2 additional ports. Does anyone have strong opinions about the IBM keyboards?

Can anyone recommend other manufactures of ext. keyboards with additional USB ports?
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#2 Post by Deckard » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:21 am

Cherry G81 3504.

It comes with 4 USB ports.

http://www.cherry.de/english/business-s ... sb-hub.htm

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Re: Best external keyboard with additional USB hubs?

#3 Post by stgreek » Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:18 am

ssl wrote: I finally noticed that certain IBM external keyboards have 2 additional ports. Does anyone have strong opinions about the IBM keyboards?
I got the IBM USB travel keyboard (the trackpoint, not touchpad version), with a 2-port hub. It is an excellent keyboard, with a feel similar to a "desktop thinkpad" keyboard. My only gripe is that the trackpoint is quite high and hurts your finger after you have used it for some hours. If you are planning to use an external mouse too, go for it. If not, I do not recommend it for daily usage.
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Re: Best external keyboard with additional USB hubs?

#4 Post by ssl » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:32 am

stgreek wrote:I got the IBM USB travel keyboard (the trackpoint, not touchpad version), with a 2-port hub.
Can you tell me the part number? The only IBM Travel Keyboard on their website has a touchpad.
-T43p (2668-H2U) P-M 770 2.13, 2.0GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM, DVDR, 15" IPS Flexview UXGA, 128MB ATI FIRE GL V3200 (DIED)
-T61 (On it last legs)
-Using a desktop now b/c i can't find a laptop to drive my 2560x1600 monitor.

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