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It’s not as important now, but one thing I really like about them is how portable they are. If I have to travel to work at a client site or visit an office, a Pok3r is trivial to bring along.
Once you’re really used to a semi-exotic keyboard, it’s really frustrating when they’re not available.
What sort of keyboard are you looking for, for what use? It might help by sharing your favorite keyboard, and what you like about it. Some of the features to consider (by no means exhaustive): 1. Width: 60%, TKL, or full-size 2. Height: Normal or low-profile 3. Key layout: Ergonomic, ortho, staggered 4. OS-friendly layout: Mac or Windows 5. Switches: clicky, tactile, linear 6. Misc: RGB, programmable keys, wireless P…
It is a traditional layout, no split, nothing like that. But I have personally found that I only get sore wrists and fingers when I let the room temperature get too low, so I keep it warm and my keyboard choice seems to have no effect.
I have a few Vortex Pok3rs (60% with brown, red, and clear cherry switches) and love them. It’s not as important now, but one thing I really like about them is how portable they are. If I have to travel to work at a client site or visit an office, a Pok3r is trivial to bring along. Once you’re really used to a semi-exotic keyboard, it’s really frustrating when they’re not available.
If you’re in the market for an ergo keyboard, I’ve used and liked the Kinesis Freestyle for years now. It’s a fully split keyboard with a staggered layout - I use it in a tented setup, and the ergonomics have been good while it’s similar enough to regular keyboards to not make switching back and forth too difficult. I’ve tried the mechanical (red switch) version, but actually prefer their membrane version because it’…
If you want a standard keyboard, DAS and WASD offer some good options.
If Ergonomics are important and you don't mind the learning curve, go for split. The Ergodox EZ is a great option here. I have 2, one for my work desk and one for home, been using them for a few years now and haven't looked back.
Whatever you do, go with a mechanical keyboard. Purely subjective, but you really can't beat the tactility of it.
If you just want a great keyboard and don't want to learn a new layout or form factor and don't want to build your own I present the best mechanical keyboard. [1] FILCO Majestouch Ninja - Cherry MX Browns Make it yours with a nice pack of keycaps.[2] If you're not sure which Cherry MX switches to get read more about them here [3] and search for comparisons. I hate reds. I love blues. My wife's ears hate my blues. Now…
And if you're right-handed they move the mouse further away, which is terrible for RSI.
The Filco is a fine keyboard indeed. Good recommendation.
If you just want a great keyboard and don't want to learn a new layout or form factor and don't want to build your own I present the best mechanical keyboard. [1] FILCO Majestouch Ninja - Cherry MX Browns Make it yours with a nice pack of keycaps.[2] If you're not sure which Cherry MX switches to get read more about them here [3] and search for comparisons. I hate reds. I love blues. My wife's ears hate my blues. Now…
Good luck in your hunting (and in my case pecking)