Not sure how to tease out the answer to this for writers

[bucolic_frolic]

I am very close to embarking on a major writing project. My keyboard is failing so another PC is in the works. But I see a lot of laptops on eBay for example, where the keys are popped, missing. So how does one find the best durable keyboards? I searched Google, and a brand pops up, I'm sure it's a good choice, but is that real evidence of durability, or is it SEO, or paid opinion? How would I know. I'd like a keyboard that's backlit, and where the lettering goes through the key so it won't wear off.

Not entirely sure if this belongs in this forum, but it does say "techniques and tools".

Thanks for entertaining the idea.

[DURHAM D]

1. I was recently at a Salvation Army Thrift Store.

They had a stack of used keyboards for $3 or $4.

Also, try Goodwill.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Thanks there is that idea too, though I'm wondering about laptops.

[Joinfortmill]

2. I completed my 6th book using a chromebook. It worked fine.

I self publish using Amazon's KDP platform and Draft2Digital for other booksellers, like Barnes & Noble. Draft2Digital is author focused and allows writers to use their tools free. They are awesome!

[bucolic_frolic]

5. Chromebook is a genuine Google PC? I though Chromebooks came in many brands.

[Joinfortmill]

8. Here's some info. Google docs, similar to Word, is free on chromebooks

https://www.google.com/chromebook/

[Silent Type]

4. I've always used a full-size, wired keyboard, even with a laptop. Backlit gaming keyboards were my

favorite for pounding away all day. I’d still go through several keyboards a year when working on projects.

[Enter stage left]

7. I use a multi-device bluetooth keyboard for my tablet and phone...

I'm sure you are familiar with the saying, "my cold dead hands", that's how I feel about this keyboard.