Must-Have Keyboards and Mice for Students who are on a Budget
- foodventures
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 28, 2021
(Cover image reference: Matthew, “Best gaming keyboard & mouse combo for game & design reviewed,” Pixelsmith Studios, 08-Oct-2021. [Online]. Available: https://pixelsmithstudios.com/tech-reviews/best-gaming-keyboard-mouse-combo/. [Accessed: 28-Dec-2021].)
The pandemic requires us to stay in front of our computer screens longer than usual, due to the online classes or meetings. So, we need keyboards and mice that can help us do our usual tasks as students, such as typing up reports, essays, notes and programs for example, efficiently and ergonomically.
The following keyboards are some of the ones that we tried this year. This list will be updated once we try other products. Read on to find out more about our thoughts on what we tried!
Price: $ 66.99
Features: Includes a vertical mouse and numeric keypad
Pros:
Design of the ergonomic keyboard and mouse help avoid improper hand posture and prevents any hand strain/injury
Cons:
Vertical mouse can be big for some people
Your fingers can get a burning sensation depending on how long you use the keyboard, which can can vary from person to person
Overall: It is a good combo for students who are concerned about their posture and strain/injury prevention to the wrists and hands. Since most ergonomic peripherals are expensive, we think that this combo is a good deal for students.
Price: $ 72.00
Features:
Anti-ghosting, which is good for gamers
RGB backlit
Volume control
Pros:
Great aesthetics
Key caps are removable
Numeric keypad is included, which is very useful for students
Has black switches, so key caps can be changed (We have a similar keyboard, but different brand)
Has a knob that controls the light intensity, light mode and volume
Cons:
Considered expensive compared to the first one. No mouse included
Keycaps are too soft
Fingertips will have a burning sensation when used for a long period, which can vary from person to person
Letters are small
Overall: It is good if you prefer an aesthetic peripheral on your desk. To boost the aesthetic, the keyboard's removable keycaps allows you to customize the appearance of the keyboard to your liking.
Price: $ 39.99
Features: Can be connected to any device via bluetooth.
Pros:
Since it is a wireless interface, you can place it on your right or left side
Useful if you are a TA/GA, a student or if you are employed in a capacity involving regular numerical data entry and calculations because it can help you be efficient in numerical data entry
Has a sleep feature, which causes the device to turn off when not in use
Cons: Non-rechargeable
Overall: Great when portability is concerned, due to the weight of the device
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