My New Computer Workspace (External Keyboard + Mouse)

Wed, Apr 11, 2007

Miscellaneous

I use a Lenovo (IBM) Thinkpad X60s, and I love it, mostly for its excellence durability, reliability, and mobility. The problem comes when I use it for prolonged periods of time, especially since I code and write tons of reports.

That’s when I feel that things can be improved somewhat. Read my post on Ergonomic Tips on Healthy Laptop Usage and Ideal Typing Postures.

First thing I did was to elevate my laptop by using a makeshift stand. It costs much less than the $30-$50 computer stands that the shops sell, plus it has really good airflow as well.

Then I went out and got myself an external keyboard and mouse. Apparently though, a USB keyboard is as hard to find as an interesting and humourous professor. I wanted to get a Logitech keyboard at first, as the classic design really appeals to me:

Logitech Keyboard PS/2

Just look at that – an understated, minimalistic, classic keyboard. Sadly though, I found out that most of Logitech’s cheaper keyboards only support PS/2. My Thinkpad laptop only has USB ports, so I can’t use anything except a USB keyboard.

After some searching, I found an Anyzen (it’s Korean) basic black keyboard that came with USB. Great thing was that it cost less than $10! So now my computer workspace looks like this, and it’s so much more comfortable.

Computer workspace with external keyboard and mouse

If only I could get rid of all the wires.

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