Inexpensive dust-proof and liquid-proof keyboard

[fmihm]

I don't find it in their online catalog, but Staples stores offer the Omnitech flexible keyboard for just $10.
If you'd like a DUST-PROOF, liquid-proof, and washable keyboard, take a look at this one.
It's made of silicone and has a USB connection (plus a USB to PS/2 adapter).
You can roll it up and store it in a 3-5/8" diameter tube; it makes a good travel keyboard.

Here are some reviews:
http://www.inportb.com/2008/07/07/flexible-keyboards-are-interesting/

If you don't find it at your Staples store, you can get it on eBay:
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZflexibleQ20keyboardQQLHQ5fPrefLocZ1QQLHQ 5fSALEQ5fCURRENCYZ0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZR6QQ_mPrRngCb xZ1QQ_mdoZQQ_sargnZQ2d1Q26saslcQ3d0QQ_udhiZQQ_udlo Z

or from a Google Product Search:
http://www.google.com/products?as_q=flexible+keyboard&num=100&scoring=p& btnG=Search+Products&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&price1= &price2=&as_occt=any&show=dd&safe=active (http://www.google.com/products?as_q=flexible+keyboard&num=100&scoring=p& btnG=Search+Products&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&price1= &price2=&as_occt=any&show=dd&safe=active)

[myxpykalix]

If you don't want something like the above mentioned keyboards why not find those thin molded plastic keyboard covers you find in restaurants that keep employees greasy fingers from ruining the keyboards and they just take them off and throw away.

[donchandler]

I just wrap mine in Saran Wrap. Costs almost nothing.

[harryball]

If inexpensive is relative for you... or you just convince a relative...

http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/


/RB

[myxpykalix]

the geek in me says go for the virtual keyboard but the cheapskate in me says go for the saran wrap...

[paul_z]

I got one of the staples keyboards about a month ago. It seems to be completely dust proof and still has a rather good "touch and feel". I recommend it.

Paul Z

[jerry_stanek]

After I saw John Forneys I went out and bought one from Staples it works real good.

[woodworx]

most all keyboards now are sealed switches. Just blow off the dust with the compressor every once in a while and they will be fine.

[myxpykalix]

EXCEPT....when you do blow the letters off don't use a direct blast close by or you will be hunting for the keys all over the shop...don't ask....!!

[bcammack]

We use the silicon, "roll-up" keyboards for our water jet cutter and for our big Northwood CNC. Considering all the water flying about in the vicinity of those two, it was a no-brainer.