USB hub Keyboards

The Bottom Line: Logitech's $200 G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in color LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps--thus far--that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped. Until the community software effort gets rolling, we can't recommend spending this much on a keyboard that, while flashy, has yet to realize its full potential.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: As impressive as we find the Optimus Maximus keyboard in concept, the $1,600 price tag overwhelms its real world benefits. We can only recommend this keyboard to those most charmed by this unique keyboard's novelty.

Specs: 21.1 in x 6.8 in x 1.5 in, External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type B, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: Typing purists, gamers, and computing old schoolers will love the Das Professional Keyboard and its satisfying mechanical switch design. Most casual users, however, will balk at the $125 price for such an otherwise spare input device.

Specs: PC, Mac, Hi-Speed USB, Keyboard, Wired, Glossy black

The Bottom Line: The Kinesis Advantage Contoured Keyboard requires a significant investment of both money and time, but those who make the investment will be rewarded with a more comfortable typing experience.

Specs: Keyboard, 16.5 in x 8 in x 2.9 in, External, Keyboard, Wired, Black, QWERTY / DVORAK

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 brings a lot of features and functions. Its wireless, backlit keyboard is also rechargeable, but we wish it were better designed and about $50 less expensive. We suspect many people will be impressed at the features on the box, but then you'll see the price and move along.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Laser, Light silver, Mouse

The Bottom Line: We wish Razer had considered the value proposition a bit more with its iPod dock-equipped ProType keyboard, but if you think minimized cable clutter is worth an extra $30 and the loss of some configurability, you'll find yourself with an attractive keyboard that's a pleasure to type on.

Specs: External, PC, Mac, Line-out, USB, Keyboard, Wired

The Bottom Line: Logitech's G11 Gaming Keyboard has neither the high-tech flash nor the built-in LCD screen of Logitech's G15 model, but otherwise the two keyboards are exactly the same. Nongamers might not be too interested, but thanks a vast array of customizable keys and sharp blue LED backlighting, we imagine all kinds of PC gamers could benefit from it.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired

Specs: External, PC, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired, Black

Specs: PC, AAA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Black

Specs: 18.9 in x 9.8 in x, External, PC, Keyboard, USB, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired