Why are modern keyboards BLACK

smsff7 said:

valtonray said:

Lordbob75 said:

I would rather have an ALL black keyboard with just feeling of bumps of letters or something, that would help me a lot.
~Lordbob

while it's not all black maybe this would help you. btw why print letter on a keyboard made for the blind?

So none blind people can use it?

The real question is why would blind people do with a computer?

ummm blind people can use a computer. they have software that can read everything out to them. they just wouldn't particularly need a monitor.

Ease of access is there for a reason.

~Lordbob

I used to have a M$ Office Keyboard which was brilliant. Unfortunately the version of Intellitype needed is not Win7 compatible.

I treated myself to a Wireless Desktop 3000 set which also comes in black = mistake.

In subdued light the keys are difficult to read.
Also, being wireless, there are no NumLock, CapsLock or Fkey Lock lights either.

Now considering one of the wired Logitecs with illuminated keys - are they any good?

I'm using the G110 right now. It's black, but it's illuminated and wired, and if you're into gaming it's good for that too.

valtonray said:

Zen00 said:

DarkNovaGamer said:

We are though

Then you haven't seen my room.

i dont enjoy a messy environment either. our house stays pretty spotless. but im sure that will change one day with children.

Believe me; it will! I had four.

richc46 said:

The question why are keyboard black. Before, this thread and my thinking about it, I just assumed the black makes the white keys easier to see. Not everyone knows touch typing and some people have vision disabilites.

But not in dim light lighting with old eyes.