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bucolic_frolic

(45,767 posts) Tue Aug 6, 2024, 06:15 PM Aug 6

Not sure how to tease out the answer to this for writers

I am very close to embarking on a major writing project. My keyboard is failing so another PC is in the works. But I see a lot of laptops on eBay for example, where the keys are popped, missing. So how does one find the best durable keyboards? I searched Google, and a brand pops up, I'm sure it's a good choice, but is that real evidence of durability, or is it SEO, or paid opinion? How would I know. I'd like a keyboard that's backlit, and where the lettering goes through the key so it won't wear off.

Not entirely sure if this belongs in this forum, but it does say "techniques and tools".

Thanks for entertaining the idea.

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Not sure how to tease out the answer to this for writers (Original Post) bucolic_frolic Aug 6 OP

I was recently at a Salvation Army Thrift Store. DURHAM D Aug 6 #1

Thanks there is that idea too, though I'm wondering about laptops. bucolic_frolic Aug 6 #3

I completed my 6th book using a chromebook. It worked fine. Joinfortmill Aug 6 #2

Chromebook is a genuine Google PC? I though Chromebooks came in many brands. bucolic_frolic Aug 6 #5

Here's some info. Google docs, similar to Word, is free on chromebooks Joinfortmill Aug 6 #8

I've always used a full-size, wired keyboard, even with a laptop. Backlit gaming keyboards were my Silent Type Aug 6 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Aug 6 #6

I use a multi-device bluetooth keyboard for my tablet and phone... Enter stage left Aug 6 #7

DURHAM D

(32,784 posts)

1. I was recently at a Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Tue Aug 6, 2024, 06:20 PM

Aug 6

They had a stack of used keyboards for $3 or $4.

Also, try Goodwill.

bucolic_frolic

(45,767 posts)

3. Thanks there is that idea too, though I'm wondering about laptops.

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 6, 2024, 06:22 PM

Aug 6

Joinfortmill

(15,758 posts)

2. I completed my 6th book using a chromebook. It worked fine.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Tue Aug 6, 2024, 06:21 PM

Aug 6

I self publish using Amazon's KDP platform and Draft2Digital for other booksellers, like Barnes & Noble. Draft2Digital is author focused and allows writers to use their tools free. They are awesome!