Best keyboard for bankers?? 
(Orangutan, 351 
Points) on 6/24/08 at 4:20am
Whats the absolute best keyboard for bankers??? 100 hours a week is a lot, and I don't want to develop carpal tunnel or something like that. Would you suggest the ones with the cushions at the sides? What about the ones with lots of short cuts? Should I just bring my own mac?
Also whats the best mouse? I've always thought it would be good to have a good gaming mouse because you don't waste those precious seconds pinpointing the right cell in excel. Also, I want to bring a good mousepad that decreases friction, but is the best at the same time. A good one would cost up to $100 but that's pocket change from what I'll be earning. What DPI would you guys also suggest???
you've got to be kidding
by indian-bankeryou've got to be kidding
absolutely. bring your
by moneytreeabsolutely.
bring your awesome white macbook. also, be sure to ball out on one of those curvy ergonomic keyboards along with a razer(sp?) gaming mouse. the one with the blue LEDs all up in that shit.
ballin. i predict you will make top bucket all day every day just cuz of yo equipment, playa. go on rockstar, show em who the real BSD is.
Um, I use the blue razer
by CompBankerUm, I use the blue razer mouse ... I just don't bring it with me to work. Though now that you mention it, that would be pretty baller.
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Dude, roxxors don't use
by maxcDude, roxxors don't use their mouse on Excel.
lmao pretty hilarious....the
by mack387lmao pretty hilarious....the new hot shot analyst..with the new "sexy" keyboard....
altho thats not a bad idea...considering bankers work 100 hour weeks...u'd think a keyboard MADE for 100 hour weeks would make for a nice niche product.....(new biz idea #1343284)
it's all about Dvorak
by joefishit's all about Dvorak
just get rid of your F1 &
by oasisingjust get rid of your F1 & CAPSLOCK and you're all good
why do bankers get rid of
by chanceuxwhy do bankers get rid of the F1 key? Is it so you gan get to F2 and escape w/o screwing up?
Quants bring custom
by McGyverQuants bring custom keyboards, not bankers. Any banker that does that would look like a tool.
f1 brings up the help box in
by iambatemanf1 brings up the help box in excel which is annoying as fuck considering you press f2 100x a day.
get rid of the INSERT key as well
I hear anything by Casio is
by Mr.GreenI hear anything by Casio is pretty good
get rid?
by jackofalltradesno need to pry the keys off; just use this program to remap/disable keys http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/
P.s. I think keyboards and mice are a valid concern. I've grown fond of the logitech dinovo edge and as long as you have a separate num-pad you're good to go. I'm not as much of a fan of the crappy dell basic stock keyboards that are a dime a dozen.
A great mouse is the logitech MX revolution. The crazy scroll wheel does wonders when you have to scroll down a long spreadsheet, and the shortcut buttons on the side can change your application without alt-tab. Old and dirty input devices really suck; during one of my internships I was stuck with a mouse that still had a mouseball! *shudder*
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Scroll down a long
by ideatingScroll down a long spreadsheet? How long are your models? If you're doing a good resolution with a 70-75% zoom, you shouldn't need more than two or three pg up/downs to navigate. And that is if you are putting everything on one sheet. With multiple worksheets you shouldn't even need to scroll.
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I like the bloomberg
by trade4sizeI like the bloomberg keyboard a lot but I have found that the keys often get stuck. I use one of those fancy mice that light up at home, keyboard is pretty chic too.
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Keys missing
by giocatoredoroOne of our bankers has the Capslock key out, the f1, the numlock,insert,one alt, the +-, and maybe some others. His keyboard is the barest one i have seen but he navigates through excel like an experienced gyno navigates through the vag. amazing.
For the true badass
by AltESVDas Kayboard Ultimate:
http://www.daskeyboard.com/images/front-view-ult-794x395.png
More info: http://www.daskeyboard.com
If I see a brand new analyst
by mark klein MDIf I see a brand new analyst at my office with a $200 keyboard, I will rip that shit off his desk, walk to the bathroom, and leave it soaking in the toilet.
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I don't have a special
by CaptKI don't have a special keyboard or anything, but I have popped keys off mine, and it really does help.
Right now, I've removed the bottom left windows key, the caps lock key, and F1.
It actually really does help me work faster...
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I have a Razer keyboard and
by MoonyI have a Razer keyboard and mouse at home...
But if I brought it to work I think people would laugh at me, both behind my back and in my face.
If you do a lot of photochop work, making pretty pitchbooks etc., I would definitely get a decent optical or laser mouse, thoughP DPI won't have any effect (DI only comes in to play when you move the mouse quickly, ie playing Counterstrike). Just get one that fits comfortably in your hand, and that you can use accurately.
Keyboard wise, you can get one with programmable macro keys, which might save you some time, but I doubt it's worth it.
If I paid for anything in my office, I would buy more monitors, instead of peripherals. Efficiency gained there is a lot greater. Just me though.
I'm scared for this kid's
by ginNtonicI'm scared for this kid's group
Nah it's way cooler just to
by OconnorNah it's way cooler just to rip off the f1 than getting some program to disable it, makes it look more old school. Talking about deskside comforts I think your chair is actually by far the most important thing. I recently got my hands on a new one thanks to a departure, my back feels way better (previous one sort of encouraged me to lean forwards all the time)
What the hell... You're not
by KarotWhat the hell... You're not training to be a professional gamer. Well at least you shouldn't be.
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by EEby "my office" do you mean "my mother's basement"?
If I see a brand new analyst at my office with a $200 keyboard, I will rip that shit off his desk, walk to the bathroom, and leave it soaking in the toilet.
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keyboard and mouse dont make
by buysideguykeyboard and mouse dont make that big of a difference - esp the mouse. as was mentioned above, make sure your chair comfortable and you rip out the f1, caps lock, num lock keys at the very least.
seriously do not bring in your own keyboard/mouse - you will look like fool
haha we made it into the
by jackofalltradeshaha we made it into the wallstreetfighter blog: http://www.wallstreetfighter.com/2008/06/closing-bell-link-dump_26.html
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