Sleep key?

[Guest]

Looking for ANY keyboard (not buying, just curious) that has an actual sleep button on it. It's so useful to have one on my Logitech K260.

 

I know you can probably set a macro on any gaming keyboard to sleep, but some software that comes with the keyboards doesn't work with sleep

 

Any ideas? Hoping for a gaming keyboard. Cherry MX Brown Switches, Red backlight? Those are optional.

[Sarcasm]

MS keyboards would probably be your best bet.

[dalekphalm]

Looking for ANY keyboard (not buying, just curious) that has an actual sleep button on it. It's so useful to have one on my Logitech K260.

 

I know you can probably set a macro on any gaming keyboard to sleep, but some software that comes with the keyboards doesn't work with sleep

 

Any ideas? Hoping for a gaming keyboard. Cherry MX Brown Switches, Red backlight? Those are optional.

Get a Logitech G710+. It's a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches (Which, while key switches are a very personal choice that varies per person, are seen as the best over-all switch for both gaming and typing). It has a adjustable backlight, 6 macro keys (with 3 switches, so up to 18 macro keys really), and it's super solid build.

 

Best part, Logitech's keyboard software is amazing and probably one of the best (if not the best).

 

You could even just create a BAT script file that triggers the sleep function, and then assign a macro key to launch the file. This should also work with just about any keyboard with programmable keys.

 

BTW I have the G710+ and love it.

[LonliestofAll]

I don't know of any keyboards that have this, although I'm pretty sure you can program any key combo to do this like alt+s. It gives you a lot more freedom in choosing a keyboard.

[mgsstar]

Get a Logitech G710+. It's a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches (Which, while key switches are a very personal choice that varies per person, are seen as the best over-all switch for both gaming and typing). It has a adjustable backlight, 6 macro keys (with 3 switches, so up to 18 macro keys really), and it's super solid build.

 

Best part, Logitech's keyboard software is amazing and probably one of the best (if not the best).

 

You could even just create a BAT script file that triggers the sleep function, and then assign a macro key to launch the file. This should also work with just about any keyboard with programmable keys.

 

BTW I have the G710+ and love it.

This also has O-rings beneath the keycaps which will help dampen the noise. I have it and the backlight is very bright that I would have to set it at 50%.

 

Use this command: 

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0

http://superuser.com/questions/42124/how-can-i-put-the-computer-to-sleep-from-command-prompt-run-menu

[Guest]

Get a Logitech G710+. It's a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches (Which, while key switches are a very personal choice that varies per person, are seen as the best over-all switch for both gaming and typing). It has a adjustable backlight, 6 macro keys (with 3 switches, so up to 18 macro keys really), and it's super solid build.

 

Best part, Logitech's keyboard software is amazing and probably one of the best (if not the best).

 

You could even just create a BAT script file that triggers the sleep function, and then assign a macro key to launch the file. This should also work with just about any keyboard with programmable keys.

 

BTW I have the G710+ and love it.

 

 

This also has O-rings beneath the keycaps which will help dampen the noise. I have it and the backlight is very bright that I would have to set it at 50%.

 

Use this command: 

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0

http://superuser.com/questions/42124/how-can-i-put-the-computer-to-sleep-from-command-prompt-run-menu

Awesome, thanks guys

I just wish Logitech would write which kind of switch it is on the box of the G710+. I know they have them at best buy but I have no clue what MX switch it is...

 

Also, do I just paste that code in a BAT file? Seems simple enough :3

[Guest]

microsft keyboards have sleep keys on them though its realy easy to put a pc to sleep

windows key > right right right right > s >(enter with classic start)

job done

[Guest]

microsft keyboards have sleep keys on them though its realy easy to put a pc to sleep

windows key > right right right right > s >(enter with classic start)

job done

Good point that can be my backup if I can't get a macro to work.

[Guest]

 

 

Use this command: 

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0

Well, I tried it in CMD, and instead of putting my computer on sleep it put it on hibernate

[Guest]

Good point that can be my backup if I can't get a macro to work.

and no need to spend money

shortcuts might be better than macro

ive got a shutdown timer shortcut on my desktop for when i download stuff

 

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-desktop/is-there-any-way-to-make-a-desktop-shortcut-for/4e57f536-50a8-4942-a84a-290b3dea1ffb

[Sarcasm]

Well, I tried it in CMD, and instead of putting my computer on sleep it put it on hibernate

In cmd, powercfg -h off.

[Kira0172]

Think the easiest way to script for keybaords is to download autohotkey

[Guest]

In cmd, powercfg -h off.

Error code: "You do not have permission to enable or disable the Hibernate feature."

 

Huh. I'm running as admin :3

[911^NEmeSis]

Can't you still use Windows button + right arrow key + enter or something? I can't really remember as the only one I use is Win Key + L for instant change user.

[mgsstar]

Error code: "You do not have permission to enable or disable the Hibernate feature."

 

Huh. I'm running as admin :3

I would try it again and make sure that the cmd window has the word Administrator: command prompt and try using this command:

powercfg -hibernate off

 If it doesn't work, then download the .reg file in option 2 or try option 3: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/819-hibernate-enable-disable.html

[dalekphalm]

I just wish Logitech would write which kind of switch it is on the box of the G710+. I know they have them at best buy but I have no clue what MX switch it is...

It has Cherry MX Brown switches. I know the packaging isn't super specific, but I can 100% confirm that (I have the G710+, plus: Linus' Unboxing of it!)

 

If your local Best Buy has it, you should try it out, and if you like it, get one! A decent price would be $140 or less.

 

Keep in mind, there is usually a small learning period as you adapt to the way a mechanical keyboard feels. Right at first, you may be a little worse then with a membrane keyboard. This is normal, and you should return to your normal level, then surpass it after a few weeks or a month.

[Guest]

I would try it again and make sure that the cmd window has the word Administrator: command prompt and try using this command:

powercfg -hibernate off

 If it doesn't work, then download the .reg file in option 2 or try option 3: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/819-hibernate-enable-disable.html

Thanks works now.

[Guest]

It has Cherry MX Brown switches. I know the packaging isn't super specific, but I can 100% confirm that (I have the G710+, plus: Linus' Unboxing of it!)

 

If your local Best Buy has it, you should try it out, and if you like it, get one! A decent price would be $140 or less.

 

Keep in mind, there is usually a small learning period as you adapt to the way a mechanical keyboard feels. Right at first, you may be a little worse then with a membrane keyboard. This is normal, and you should return to your normal level, then surpass it after a few weeks or a month.

I thought it came in other kinds of Switches as well? That's why I was concerned.

 

Best buy doesn't seem to have an open box at the store, so I don't know how it feels (I haven't even tried out MX Browns yet but I know I want them :3)

 

There's only one thing I don't like about it - the white backlight. I was hoping for red/orange

[dalekphalm]

I thought it came in other kinds of Switches as well? That's why I was concerned.

 

Best buy doesn't seem to have an open box at the store, so I don't know how it feels (I haven't even tried out MX Browns yet but I know I want them :3)

 

There's only one thing I don't like about it - the white backlight. I was hoping for red/orange

Yep it only comes with MX Browns. Eventually they may start adding new switches, but for now it's exclusively Brown.

 

As for the backlight, it's like a white/blue LED. It has 4 levels of brightness (Not as much as other choices, but I find the 4 levels enough variety personally). Unfortunately it only comes with the one backlight choice as well.

 

This is Logitech's first take at a Mechanical Keyboard after all, and I think they did a kickass job. Just imagine what the 2nd or 3rd generation one will be like. Hopefully they will add tri-colour LED's (Like many Razer mice) where you can literally choose from a colour wheel. And while I personally like Browns the best, it would be nice to have a choice of switches.

[Guest]

Yep it only comes with MX Browns. Eventually they may start adding new switches, but for now it's exclusively Brown.

 

As for the backlight, it's like a white/blue LED. It has 4 levels of brightness (Not as much as other choices, but I find the 4 levels enough variety personally). Unfortunately it only comes with the one backlight choice as well.

 

This is Logitech's first take at a Mechanical Keyboard after all, and I think they did a kickass job. Just imagine what the 2nd or 3rd generation one will be like. Hopefully they will add tri-colour LED's (Like many Razer mice) where you can literally choose from a colour wheel. And while I personally like Browns the best, it would be nice to have a choice of switches.

Thanks for all the help I'll get it as soon as I can afford it.

 

There's only one thing left I'm wondering about - I got a sleep function bound to a shortcut, but how do I bind it to a key? I have Logitech's Gaming software because I use a gaming mouse, and there doesn't seem to be a way to bind a program to a key Only keyboard shortcuts.