Keyboard Recommendation

Hi,
Can someone recommend a good keyboard for my Power PC G5? I read somewhere that Apple's new keyboard only works with the Intel chip.

Also another keyboard to look at is Kensington's 64366 SlimType Standard Keyboard.
My first Apple keyboard lasted 5 years before the keys started to stick. So a little over a year ago I purchased a new Apple keyboard and the keys are already sticking. They don't make keyboards like they used to! So I was looking for an alternative keyboard and a friend of mine has the Kensington Slim Type for Mac. I tried it out and really liked it a lot .
The feel of the keys has just the right about of resistance with a short travel and are very quiet.
Only minor negative for some people: the keyboard does not have additional usb ports, which at first I thought was going to be an issue with my wireless mouse and trans/receiver. But as it turns out the wireless trans/receiver has a a four foot cable which easily reached the back of my Mac. Also my monitor has 4 USB ports
Over at Amazon.com the keyboard is selling for $10.84 after rebate. As mentioned my year old Apple Keyboard is/was already sticking. Unless Apple improves it's keyboard quality and durability I'm not going to buy another $40.00+ Apple keyboard.
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I'm afraid with the system requirements for the game being.....
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PowerPC G3 333 MHz
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256MB RAM
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