Unanswered Mac question: I'm quite fond of my KeyTronic Lifetime PS/2 keyboard, which I retained from my PC days. I was pleased to hear there was such a thing as a PS/2-to-USB adapter, and it almost all works, including the "Windows" key working as the command key. The only problem, and it's a doozy, is the cursor keypad. When I use cursor keys in most apps, they mostly work, but tend to cause the system beep to sound frequently, as do the delete/end/home/etc. keys. In a Terminal window they're actually a little destructive, leaving little "5~"'s everywhere. I vaguely understand the problem, but what's the solution? Is this a common problem to users of PS/2 keyboards and these adapters, or might it be specific to this keyboard?
If that's a lost cause (and it seemed like a long shot), what are some good Mac-compatible keyboards? I tend to agree with an opinion I've heard voiced before about the Apple keyboards being a bit mooshy and flat. I've heard people rave about Microsoft USB keyboards, but I have yet to make the switch to ergo split keyboards (maybe it's about time) and I'm hoping to avoid ever having a keyboard with "media" buttons. What's your favorite USB keyboard, and why?
KeyTronic actually makes a few USB keyboards, but I don't know anything about them. Anyone?
I swear by my Happy Hacking Keyboard (http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pfuca-store/haphackeylit1.html). I've had the PS/2 model for about four years now, but they make a USB one as well. The keys are full sized and feel great. The best part: no CapsLock key to get in the way. They place the control key there instead, which is a godsend for programs that make heavy use out of the Control key (e.g., Emacs).
The primary disadvantage is that there's no numeric keypad, making it impossible for playing most games with. It's strictly a programmers keyboard.
Oh, and it's kinda pricey ($69).