Hello, can anyone recommend a keyboard with extra function keys?

[jasonmurphy]

Hello everyone, I'm really stoked I found this place. I've recently discovered that there's more to key input than rubber dome, and promptly bought a '92 Model M off eBay. I'm still getting used to it but am really happy with it overall.

However, in my new quest for the ultimate keyboard, I got to thinking that I'd like to have more function keys at my disposal for both work productivity and gaming supremacy. I'm specifically looking for more keys on the left side of the board (close to WASD for gaminggeometry dash lite) and something like a second row of function keys up top. The standard terminal style 122 key layout is interesting to me, but I'm wondering if there's anything out there that might be even better. I think ideally I would like a terminal style layout without a numpad. Having as many function keys within close reach of home row and WASD as possible is what is most important to me.

So far I like the feel of buckling springs but would be open to other switch types. Bucking spring switches probably aren't even the best when it comes to gaming.

Right now the Unicomp 122 key Terminal / Emulator seems to be the best candidate, although I have some concerns about compatibility with Windows (Vista) on the non standard function keys.

Can anyone suggest a good keyboard with extra function keys?

[wjrii]

I don't think unicomp makes a modern one, but you could always hunt for an "Unsaver," which is the 122-key without a numpad.

https://sharktastica.co.uk/wiki?id=modelf#104

A "Soarer's" converter or one of its descendants can help with rollover issues somewhat, and can easily convert a key (I use "RCtrl" on my Model M's) to serve as the Windows key.

[vvp]

I liked gaming on Kinesis Advantage. Lots of keys near home position. Some keys on thumb cluster. I defined keys in the game (so that I do not need function keys themselves). Keys can be remapped in the keyboard itself as well but Kinesis Advantage does not support configurations ... therefore not really practical. With custom added palm key you get layer shift to keypad where a lot of stuff can be put (even function keys if you insist).