When selecting a keyboard for a desk computer, the following parameters should be taken into consideration; firstly the purpose such as gaming or work, the design and style, the weight of the keyboard especially for those who may want to travel with it, the connectivity which could be either Bluetooth or wired, the extra features that come with such as programmable keys or backlit keys and the duration of the battery. It is also necessary to take note as to what operating system the keyboard is dongle or universal and wether its price range is reasonable.