Before You Buy a Keyboard

If you type a lot you will want a keyboard that is laid out to your preferences. If you have a media center PC, wireless keyboards with media center controls are great. A good keyboard can make the difference between winning and losing for gamers. For gaming keyboards like the Zboard Gaming Keyboard offer the best of both worlds for gaming and traditional coputer use.

Keyboards are available with wither PS2 or USB connections. Keyboards and mice are the only computer peripherals that use the PS2 ports on your computer. However, USB ports are commonly used for many other items. Be sure if you choose a USB keyboard, that you have a vacant USB slot. Adapters to allow USB keyboards to connect to a PS2 port are available, and are included with many USB keyboards.

The length of the cable from your keyboard to your computer is often overlooked. While typically not a problem, if you have a large desk with your keyboard a long distance from your computer tower cord length could be a problem. Extension cables for both PS2 and USB cables are available.