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The history of Keyboards

By Heeggle

  • The first keyboard.

    The first keyboard.
    The Qwerty Keyboard was the first keyboard (typewriter) introduced to mankind. It was designed to make writing more effective, but the downfall was that it also made writing much more slow due to its slow speed.

  • Simplified Keyboard

    Simplified Keyboard
    This keyboard was invented to eliminate the problems (like gear malfunction) that the Qwerty had. For this model, the letters were arranged so that the letters most used were in the center/home. This is the same arrangement that you see on keyboards today.

  • ASR-32

    ASR-32
    The ASR-32 was invented with only slight improvements like the automatic paper reciever, and better durability.

  • IBM 83-Keyboard

    IBM 83-Keyboard
    This was the first keyboard to be attached to the computer. It's had some additions done, such as a number goup to the right and te F# keys.

  • IBM 101-Keyboard

    IBM 101-Keyboard
    The main improvement in this keyboard is that now it can be used across all its platforms.

  • Natural Keyboard

    Natural Keyboard
    The Natural features a layout of the key block normally found above the cursor keys. Another addition is that the arrow keys' inverted-T layout has been changed into a cross-like layout, with left/right arrows keys side by side and up/down keys bracketing them from above and below, increasing the distance between the vertical keys.

  • Foldable Keyboard

    Foldable Keyboard
    The foldable keyboard is just like other keyboards, but this model is bendable and can be used on any surface.

  • Illuminated Keyboard

    Illuminated Keyboard
    It has keys that are half transparent or transparent which when the keyboard combines together the key will light up in the dark and allow the user to see what they are typing.

  • Laser Keyboard

    Laser Keyboard
    The laser virtual keyboard is a tiny device laser projects a keyboard on any flat surface. It won’t make key click sound when typing.

  • Touchscreen-Keyboard

    Touchscreen-Keyboard
    This outstanding keyboard features a touchscreen surface that can be configured to any language with customized keys. It has a built-in CD/DVD drive, SD memory card reader and USB port to make storing files easier. The keyboard’s most appealing feature is its ability to change color with just the touch of a finger.