7 Cool, Weird and Useful Computer Keyboards

Not every computer keyboard or input device is a boring hunk of plastic. We look at several ergonomic, wireless, high-tech and just plain fun keyboards to brighten your day and give joy to your fingertips.

By Esther Schindler

We all spend our days typing on a keyboard, whether it's at a desktop PC or on a mobile device. Doesn't it make sense for that experience to be enjoyable? Or at least, as painless as possible?

Instead of using the keyboard that the computer manufacturer included with your system or one with gratuitous "Internet features" you never use, take a look a look at our collection of fun, stylish and (mostly) functional keyboards. If nothing else, owning one of these will make everyone visit your office to see what your new keyboard looks like. Be sure to collect tribute in chocolate.

Singing In Your Own Key

But what if all those bright ideas from keyboard manufacturers still don't provide the functionality you need? Maybe you want Klingon key caps, or you need extra-large type, or you have a hankering for Helvetica. (Not that I blame you.)

It's Data-Cal to the rescue. In addition to custom input devices, they have a suite of stickers "to convert your keyboard to an artistic expression." You can choose, say, Boardroom Scribble, Space Academy, color-coded keycaps, or utilitarian foreign languages. They also make a large type keyboard suitable for us older workers.

Image credit: Data-Cal

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