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bluGill:
In addition to the above, remember that USB is designed for hot-plug.  (IIRC you can also hot-plug a keyboard into some of the key encoders but I'm not sure so check).   So you can keep your keyboard in the closet elsewhere and pull it out when you need it.  

You could do the same thing with a wireless keyboard.

Doesn't solve the scratching problems though.  Sorry.
cdbrown:
scratching problem could be overcome by putting little rubber pads under the keyboard.  Many already have these pads on the front but not the back.
DrewKaree:
As far as that roll-up keyboard goes, I seem to remember seeing one for about $17 so they weren't all that expensive, HOWEVER, the main drawback to that type of keyboard is this:  WHERE are you going to lay it so that it is supported enough? If you've got enough empty room to lay that thing flat with no interference (buttons lying underneath, joystick curling up an edge, etc.) then you'll have enough room to put a drawer in the backside of your CP for a mini keyboard which should be easier to use.  That's essentially the long-winded version of "that keyboard seems wack, go with another idea".

That crane thingy is exactly what I was thinking of!  I think you'll have to see one in person to see what directions you'll be able to move it in after it's mounted.  That'll also help you figger out if you can move it down and out of site when not in use.  

What I'm picturing on your CP is this:  24" wide leaves plenty of room in the back half to install two drawer slides w/a shelf inside, and mount a keyboard to it.  My keyboard is 7 inches wide, and it's pretty standard, so at most, you've got a keyboard that's 1/3 the width of your CP, so plenty of room to store it inside your CP...also, consider a mini keyboard...even less space.  

The thing I have in mind is herehttp://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product_details.cfm?&offerings_id=55
and instead of using it how they have it pictured, imagine reversing it so it pulled out and angled up, kinda like at a 45 degree angle to you....are you thoroughly cornfused yet?

Lastly, wireless keyboard would be the way I would go in case none of these appeal to you.  I've been using a wireless keyboard for about 6 years now, and with a set of rechargable batteries, the thing is golden!  See if newegg or someone has an older Logitech version on sale.  DO NOT GET THE INFRARED TYPE, ONLY GET IT IF IT SAYS IT'S THE RF TYPE, TRUST ME!  After a week with an infrared one, you'll need to replace your screen after you throw those POS infrared types through it!
maraxle:
I have a roll-up keyboard, and it sucks.  I think it's that same one in the picture.  You really have to jam on the keys to make sure they register.  I use it on my cabinet right now, but it's not going to be a permanent fixture.  I'm only using it now as I tweak the configuration on various games.   Once I have everything configured the way I want it, it'll be as far away from the machine as possible.

As for your issue, why not get a wireless keyboard?  Then you can stash it anywhere you want, even in a keyboard "holster" behind the monitor.
hulkster:
i think wireless will be my best bet here.  that way i could store it anywhere i want, and not have to even put it in the cp or anything like that.  

i have a that mx700 or whatever it is, logitech mouse, the one with the charger on it, and its awesome.  however, is this one rf?  im assuming so but im not sure.  it definitely needs to be rf so i can put the reciever thingy in the cab and still be able to have the keyboard out.  what are my options?
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