| With advancements in computer technology, why | | | | to a serial port keyboard. You can attach it on |
| should keyboards be any different? Today’s | | | | the side port as well for a longer reach, or at the |
| keyboards don’t come with all the | | | | back of the CPU as per your requirements. Serial |
| body:paraphernalia of attaching them to the main | | | | keyboards can only be attached at the serial port |
| system. They are more simplified and come with | | | | provided at the back of the system, limiting your |
| a no-nonsense USB cord that can just be plugged | | | | comfort level. |
| in for your use. The I Ball USB Soft Touch USB | | | | The IBall USB keyboard provides wireless support |
| keyboard is an example of such a keyboard that | | | | too and is a must if you use wireless devices. |
| is making waves in the industry. | | | | USB ports can also transfer data at a faster pace |
| Earlier keyboards were connected via a serial | | | | and are fast setting the norms today. These |
| cable that went into a serial port behind the CPU. | | | | keyboards are available in attractive shapes and |
| With a USB keyboard all you need is a free USB | | | | colors to give a cool look to your PC. Some even |
| port to plug it in via a USB lead and you’re | | | | come with a host of multimedia features. |
| done. These are simple plug-and-play devices that | | | | This soft touch keyboard from IBall has very |
| can be plugged in or out as and when required. If | | | | soft, comfortable keys that are almost noiseless |
| it is plugged out by accident, you can put it right | | | | while typing. They are easy to use and don’t |
| back in the slot and resume your work. Serial port | | | | strain your fingers or wrists. There are a set of |
| keyboards, on the other hand, if knocked loose | | | | 123 keys including 8 internet keys, 7 multimedia |
| from its slot needs to be recognized by the PC, | | | | keys and 5 other hot keys. It supports a variety |
| which means you’d have to restart your | | | | of operating systems including Windows 98/ ME / |
| computer, which can be quite an inconvenience. | | | | NT / 2000 / XP and Vista. It comes with a one |
| Another advantage of using the IBall keyboard is | | | | year warranty. |
| that you get more placement options compared | | | | |