Monday, October 19, 2015

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KenK <invalid@invalid.com>: Oct 19 01:45PM

What can you do about very hard to read keys on a computer keyboard? I hate
to replace it as it still otherwise works. I hunt and peck so need to see
which key is which.
 
TIA
 
 
 
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The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 19 08:47AM -0700

On 10/19/2015 06:45 AM, KenK wrote:
> What can you do about very hard to read keys on a computer keyboard? I hate
> to replace it as it still otherwise works. I hunt and peck so need to see
> which key is which.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Large-Print-Key-Top-Stickers-Non-Transparent/dp/B00014VWX4
 
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"Camellia Sinensis" <csgreentea@charter.net>: Oct 19 09:18AM -0700

>to replace it as it still otherwise works. I hunt and peck so need to see
>which key is which.
 
>TIA
 
 
You can get a brand new generic keyboard for less than $15 just about
anywhere. Other than that I guess masking tape and a sharpie permanent
marker should do it.
KenK <invalid@invalid.com>: Oct 19 04:24PM

The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> wrote in
>> need to see which key is which.
 
> http://www.amazon.com/Large-Print-Key-Top-Stickers-Non-Transparent/dp/B
> 00014VWX4
 
Thank you. It would indeed solve my problem. But it is rather expensive
and, plus shipping, may be more than an inexpensive replacement keyboard.
 
 
 
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21blackswan@gmail.com: Oct 19 12:33PM -0700

On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9:24:25 AM UTC-7, KenK wrote:
 
> --
> You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
> when something closes the door from the inside.
 
i think new keyboards are relatively inexpensive,
but just make sure you get one you like,
such as identical to the one you have...
[that might mean going out to best buy, or somewhere you can try it out]
 
marc
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 19 03:39PM -0700

On 10/19/2015 09:18 AM, Camellia Sinensis wrote:
 
> You can get a brand new generic keyboard for less than $15 just about
> anywhere. Other than that I guess masking tape and a sharpie permanent
> marker should do it.
 
My 1988 IBM Model M keyboard looked brand new when I bothered to clean
it -- until I spilled coffee into it. Same with its 1996 replacement,
which needs some attention. I think the labels are molded into the
keytops.
 
Keyboards are personal. Real shame if we fall in love with one that
isn't worthy of our affection.
 
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The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 19 03:40PM -0700

On 10/19/2015 09:24 AM, KenK wrote:
>> 00014VWX4
 
> Thank you. It would indeed solve my problem. But it is rather expensive
> and, plus shipping, may be more than an inexpensive replacement keyboard.
 
Of course. We buy keyboards at yard sales for $1...
 
Masking tape and a sharpie is about as cheap as it's possible to get.
 
 
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