Thrik Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Which is the best choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'd say clean your dirty keyboard, unless it's an antique from the early-1990s. Wait a sec, in that case you'll want to keep it - you'll never find another like that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_shot_the_jedi Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Buy a new one? You shouldn't get it dirty in the first place... and godsakes don't eat anything sloppy over it. Then again, you're not exactly saying to what extent "dirty" is. If you're having to take it apart to clean it, then get a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hmm good question. My keyboard is pretty dirty, I turn it upside down from time to time and shake it out and tons of crumbs and stuff fall out... Pretty soon I'd be interested in a new one, this one is pretty old and might be beyond cleaning... So I'll say buy a new one. They're not that expensive these days anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrik Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yes, this is definitely a 'taking all the keys out is the only way to get all the bits out' type of question. :D With them being so affordable (a great Logitech Media Elite is only about £15), I'd rather just have a shiny new keyboard once it gets so filthy that I'd consider it unpleasant to clean/open. But then, I know people who vehemently believe that if it can be cleaned, it should be cleaned. These people have keyboards that're over five years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth333 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 It all depends on how dirty it is and what kind of keyboard it is...if it's one of these, I'd say clean it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper_Kazai Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 It depends on the keyboard. If it's the default keyboard that came with your PC, I'd say it depends on how dirty it is. If it's so dirty it doesn't work, then don't bother and buy a new one. But since I have a Logitech G15 keyboard, I'd definitely just clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Depends on what kind of dirty... Some these people here, I know, I'd burn it and buy them a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Buy a shiny new one of course, cause it shines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Jones Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thrik-y-puh, not cleaning that darn keyboard, and buying a new one is wasting resources and our descendants will have to pay the bill for that then. Besides that, I own a notebook. What now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du Man Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I usually fantasize getting one of these keyboards, especially the bluetooth one and hooking it up so it's compatible with my computer. http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/ However, yeah it is a waste of resources to get a new one, but I'm starting to notice my keys getting a little stiffer and worn down. Instead, though, I'm thinking about digging around my parents house for an older model. I like the retro look, even if it is a behemoth on my desk. And who cleans? It's fun to swipe a card between the cracks and see the amount of hair and dandruff that I pull up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl Alt Del Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I voted to buy a new one. But if by "cleaning" you mean something you can solve on five minutes, I'm all in. If not, just a little dirty won't get on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Jedi Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 ALL of my keyboards are over five years old I use and reuse. So definetly get a new one. Shiny is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTurtle Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 If you cleaned it regularly it wouldn't get dirty in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I love my keyboard. It has a lifetime warranty So if it breaks, I'll get it replaced for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Depends on what kind of dirty... Some these people here, I know, I'd burn it and buy them a new one. Not me right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I think this keyboard was 10 bucks. Nothing fancy, just a keyboard. If this keyboard ever gets too dirty, it's going in the trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev7 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 The Keyboard that I am using only has a little bit of dust on it, so it is good for about another 5-10 years! I voted for buy a new one though. I said that because I would much rather have a really really nice one and then I would clean it everyday, so that it would last me a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huz Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 My keyboard recently celebrated its 10th birthday. So far I've gone for the third option of not cleaning it at all. I am generally a disgusting slob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster12 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 If it's not broke don't fix it but clean it. I always clean my keyboard especially after I discovered the kind of stuff that accumulates in it. I also found that performance improves when you maintain cleanliness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpentine Cougar Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Clean it and save! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow_Nest Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Define "dirty". If you're talking about bits of dirt and dust inside the keyboard then its best to just clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Jones Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 My keyboard recently celebrated its 10th birthday. So far I've gone for the third option of not cleaning it at all. I am generally a disgusting slob.Also the dirt from the first year had a massive impact on the adhesion forces of the dirt from the following nine years. All you have to do is to clean the desk from time to time so the keyboard itself won't get lost. Very clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman794 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Buy a new keboard....too much effort to wash a sticky, yucky, old one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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