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BigKeys vs other large-key keyboards
"BigKeys" is a branded, trademarked line of large-key computer keyboards. Other large-key keyboards are just not the same!
To spot a "look-alike" large-key keyboard, look for the "BigKeys" label. BigKeys keyboards say "BigKeys" on the front of the keyboard, in the lower right-hand corner. And, the label on the back says Greystone Digital (that's us) and "www.bigkeys.com".
If you're uncertain, give us call! (800) 249-5397.
There are lots of reasons why BigKeys keyboards are better than large-key "look-alikes":
5 YEAR WARRANTY!
BigKeys LX keyboards have a 5-year warranty, the longest warranty in the keyboard business.
That's because we know that for some of our assistive technology users, their BigKeys keyboard is absolutely crucial. So we build 'em to take quite a thumping. Once, a customer actually managed to run over a BigKeys LX with her car! Although damaged, it still worked.
Function Keys
Many of the "look-alike" keyboards have no F1-F10 functions keys! What to do when you need to press one of these keys?
On some other "look-alikes", the F1 thru F10 keys are there, but they're very small - maybe half the size of a key on standard keyboard. But wait! Wasn't the point of a large-key keyboard the, um, large keys?
On BigKeys, the user simultaneously presses the F key and a number key to get F1 thru F10. Both the F key and the number keys are 1-inch square.
ABC or standard QWERTY key order
With BigKeys keyboards, you have the choice of buying your keyboard with the keys in ABC order, or in standard QWERTY order.
And, you can change the order of the keys, if you change your mind, by flipping a switch on the keyboard and popping off the keycaps.
BigKeys is famous for this flexibility. We're the only keyboard that has it.
Keycap printing
The printed alpha characters on BigKeys are bigger than the alpha letters on most of the "look-alike" keyboards.
And, on some of the "look-alike" keyboards, the printing, though smaller, is almost twice as thick as the BigKeys' printing. This makes the "look-alike's" characters less discernable, perhaps more like dark blobs, to those with vision impairments.
On BigKeys keyboards, the printing is UV-coated. UV coating protects the printing from the repeated use we're expecting our BigKeys to receive. After all, BigKeys' switches are tested to over 10-million keystrokes!
Durability and reliability
BigKeys keyboards have internal steel frames, and the keys are high-quality, mechanical switches. Many "look-alikes" have rubber-dome / membrane-type internal switches, the least durable, and least consistent, of keyboard switch types.
There's more!
Greystone Digital (that's us) originated the large-key keyboard concept, and we've been building BigKeys for over 12 years. We're very proud of the quality of our keyboards, and the quality of our customer service.
BigKeys keyboards have been used in tens of thousands of applications, worldwide.
If you want to hear from some of our fans, check out our Customer Comments page.
Or give us a call! We're fanatics about BigKeys! (800) 249-5397.