The Nightmare Before Christmas

Raiders Army · 12-24-2003, 09:30 PM

No, I'm not talking about Tim Burton's movie. I'm talking about what would be the worst possible nightmare a simmer could have other than an irrecoverable crash?

I dropped my soda in my keyboard this morning. I knew it was toast, although only a few keys didn't work after it dried, notably the space, enter and "1", "3" and "4" keys. Although this might not be a big deal when playing Madden, since I just bought TPF, it would seriously handicap my enjoyment of the game. So I had to brave the crowds at Comp USA and Best Buy to buy a new keyboard today. Ugh.

On a side note, I haven't install TPF yet, I'm waiting until tomorrow...I figure I have that much self control at least.

Easy Mac · 12-24-2003, 09:38 PM

buy a wireless keyboard.

Dutch · 12-24-2003, 11:28 PM

An old co-worker of mine spilled his coffee on his keyboard. For the hell of it, he took it into his shower, hosed it down, let it dry (I think that took a few days) and it worked good as new...and apparently as clean as new to boot.

Of course, he had a spare keyboard in the meantime.

Suicane75 · 12-25-2003, 02:43 AM

Try spending 5 hours chatting in a chat room using cut and paste because your keyboard doesn't work.

Yes, I know i'm a very sad man.

Nyarlahotep · 12-25-2003, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easy Mac
buy a wireless keyboard.

Do you know of one that works? I (and some friends) have tried several different brands and not been thrilled with the performance.

akw4572 · 12-25-2003, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nyarlahotep
Do you know of one that works? I (and some friends) have tried several different brands and not been thrilled with the performance.

I've had the logitech for a year, no problems on my end.

amdaily · 12-25-2003, 10:15 AM

I just got a "virtual indestructible" keyboard for christmas: http://www.grandtec.com/vik.htm

fjvieane · 12-25-2003, 10:34 AM

I got my wife the MS wireless keyboard/mouse over a year ago and I am still using the same batteries I installed then.

Coffee Warlord · 12-25-2003, 11:17 AM

Most older keyboards...you can douse the sucker with water, let it sit out to dry for a few hours, and it'll be just fine.

12-24-2003, 09:38 PM	#2
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	buy a wireless keyboard.

12-24-2003, 11:28 PM	#3
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	An old co-worker of mine spilled his coffee on his keyboard. For the hell of it, he took it into his shower, hosed it down, let it dry (I think that took a few days) and it worked good as new...and apparently as clean as new to boot. Of course, he had a spare keyboard in the meantime.

12-25-2003, 02:43 AM	#4
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Try spending 5 hours chatting in a chat room using cut and paste because your keyboard doesn't work. Yes, I know i'm a very sad man.

12-25-2003, 10:15 AM	#7
amdaily College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003	I just got a "virtual indestructible" keyboard for christmas: http://www.grandtec.com/vik.htm

12-25-2003, 10:34 AM	#8
fjvieane Mascot Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California	I got my wife the MS wireless keyboard/mouse over a year ago and I am still using the same batteries I installed then.

12-25-2003, 11:17 AM	#9
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Most older keyboards...you can douse the sucker with water, let it sit out to dry for a few hours, and it'll be just fine.

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