Keyboards

I've been looking for a good wireless keyboard w/o a numpad for the past week.. and I can't find anything good. Either the keyboard layout blows, or it has some dealbreaker like no +/- keys (for BIOS), it costs a few hundred dollars, or has horrible range.

Anyone know of a keyboard that wouldnt be on Amazon/Newegg? I might end up being forced to get a full-sized keyboard.

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Adesso Wireless Mini Keyboard ACK-573PW - Keyboard - wireless - RF - trackball - PS/2 wireless receiver - white    / black


Main Specifications

Product Description    Adesso Wireless Mini Keyboard ACK-573PW - keyboard , trackball     
Device Type    Keyboard     
Dimensions (WxDxH)    13.3 in x 6.8 in x 1.3 in     
Weight    1.9 lbs     
Connectivity Technology    Wireless - RF     
Wireless Receiver    PS/2 wireless receiver     
Pointing Device / Manipulator    Trackball     
Battery    2 x AA type     
OS Required    Microsoft Windows     
Manufacturer Warranty    1 year warranty $78
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Gyration GO 2.4 Series Cordless Optical Air Mouse & Compact Keyboard Suite - Keyboard - wireless - RF - mouse - USB wireless receiver   


Main Specifications

Product Description    Gyration GO 2.4 Series Cordless Optical Air Mouse & Compact Keyboard Suite - keyboard , mouse     
Device Type    Keyboard     
Connectivity Technology    Wireless - RF     
Wireless Receiver    USB wireless receiver     
Buttons Qty    15     
Key/Button Function    Internet browsing, multimedia     
Pointing Device / Manipulator    Mouse     
OS Required    Apple MacOS 8.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP     
Manufacturer Warranty    2 years warranty
$99
 (GC1105CKM)
2.4GHz wireless mouse with 30’ range - RF technology, no line of sight, digital security signature - 800 channel radio - works on the desk and in the air - miniature USB dongle receiver - PC and MAC compatible - 2 button mouse, clickable scroll wheel, 2 user programmable buttons, SWIPES button for motion activated control and effects - 88-key compact keyboard with 15 hot keys for Internet, e-mail and media access. Package includes: mouse, rechargeable battery, recharging cradle, power supply, compact keyboard, 4 AAA batteries for keyboard, GyroTools™ Media Control software for Windows - 2 yr warranty.
http://www.gyration.com/en-US/Products.html

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Model#: SOLIDTEK ACK-571BU
Item Code: K1SDY096
SOLIDTEK (SOLIDYEAR) ACK-571BU WIRELESS KEYBOARD USB BLACK (12")Mini Wireless IR keyboard w/ built-in mouse 8 direction cursor point as mouse POWER BATTERY NOT RECHARGER
USB Interface for Easy and Convenient Usage, Plug and Play,Designed for Windows ,Wireless Input With Built-in Infrared Technology,Built-in Pointing Device for 8-direction Cursor Control
Warranty: Manufacture 1 year Warranty
$35

your kernel needs a recompile.

Adesso - IR, needs a direct line of sight
Gyration - keypresses drop occasionally

I've looked, and almost everything has a problem.. even the diNovo @ $200 isn't perfect--it's missing a standard +/- key, so changing options on BIOS is impossible.

1)Start>Programs>Accessories>Accessibility>On-screen Keyboard
2)???
3)Profit!

   I have a bad back so I run my computers propped up against pillows on my bed. I've done this with my mouse on a low table by my right hand and with a computer connected to a nearby KVM switch.
   Originally I wasted several hundred dollars on the then best wireless keyboards. All had "issues" and Keytronic was the best. I think Logictech bought them out but I'm not certain of that.
   What sort of gymnastics are you planning that take your keyboard out of line of sight?

Lol wireless fgts