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My Mechanical Keyboard

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Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by nitrogen »

hueving wrote: post #18
nitrogen wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I regret getting rid of two Model M's several years ago because I didn't know about the bolt mod. It's not irrational to spend a lot of time maintaining a tool that helps you make money. I'll hold on to my current M forever, if it'll last.

It does cross into irrational territory though when you can make money with an equivalent tool.

It's a matter of ergonomics, as well as aesthetic taste. Some keyboards allow some keyboardists to make more money than other keyboards. If you can type faster and enjoy typing more, you can make more money, and you're more likely to stick with the profession. If your keyboard makes you hate every moment of your day because of the way it feels or because it injures your hands or wrists, then you will likely make less money.

Plus, our profession requires enough creativity to be compared (loosely) to art. An artist's tools need to feel a certain way to evoke the right state of mind for creative work.

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Skunkleton »

perryh2 wrote: post #17
rdtsc wrote: post #10

I think people always are easily obsessed and get attached to things they touch. Those things becomes extensions of themselves. I am that way about my smart phone, keyboard and headphones. I could replace the monitor tomorrow without thinking twice about it. Get a new hard drive, new router, even a new a new laptop because I don't touch but use an external keyboard. But, as soon as my IBM Model M keyboard stopped wor…

Check out Unicomp keyboards: http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD

I am typing on one of those right now. I love mine, it is just like the model m, but it has a windows key and USB.

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by edcastro »

keyle wrote: post #14

I have about 5 mechanical keyboards (WASD, Duckys, DAS, ...) and yet if I want to type fast, I use an apple keyboard. The short travel distance of those keys really work for me. I've been waiting for switches that are somewhere in between, mechanical but thin travel. I've looked at some really esoteric and rare keyboards as well but I wouldn't fork $220 for a keyboard... Anyways I totally understand his view though.…

It seems the Razer Blade Pro comes with a low-profile mechanical keyboard, maybe they will do a external keyboard with those. Petition? :D

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Bromlife »

edcastro wrote: post #23
keyle wrote: post #14

I have about 5 mechanical keyboards (WASD, Duckys, DAS, ...) and yet if I want to type fast, I use an apple keyboard. The short travel distance of those keys really work for me. I've been waiting for switches that are somewhere in between, mechanical but thin travel. I've looked at some really esoteric and rare keyboards as well but I wouldn't fork $220 for a keyboard... Anyways I totally understand his view though.…

It seems the Razer Blade Pro comes with a low-profile mechanical keyboard, maybe they will do a external keyboard with those. Petition? :D

Such an awesome idea, mech keyboard in a laptop. Shame about the price, the weight & the trackpad position.

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by tempestn »

ronnier wrote: post #9

It's really annoying having to sit at work and listen to mechanical keyboards all day. I would not inflict that on my coworkers.

Not all mechanical keyboards are loud. Some people like an audible click with each key, and so will buy a keyboard with a switch like the Cherry MX Blue[1]. Some don't, or work around other people and are considerate, and choose a Cherry Red or Brown, or equivalent from other manufacturers. (Red has a very linear feel, while brown has a sort of a 'bump' when it activates, similar to the ones that click, but not as extreme and without the noise.) These don't make much sound at all, unless you hit the key hard enough that the actual plastic key cap bottoms out. That can easily be solved though, either by typing more gently and not bottoming out (which will allow you to type faster and with less stress on your fingers) or by putting O-Ring dampeners around the keys[2].

[1] http://www.pcworld.com/article/242037/mechanical_keyboard_fa... [2] http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keyboard-acc...

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by alfredxing »

I find it a bit ironic that after complaining that Apple keyboards have lost all of their "sound" and "force", he goes out and buys a keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches, which have no tactility, no feedback, and very low actuation force.

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by Svenstaro »

alfredxing wrote: post #26

I find it a bit ironic that after complaining that Apple keyboards have lost all of their "sound" and "force", he goes out and buys a keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches, which have no tactility, no feedback, and very low actuation force.

Have you ever used a keyboard with Cherry MX Reds? It's actually great fun and certainly has that mechanic feel to it.

Re: My Mechanical Keyboard

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Post by agret »

Skunkleton wrote: post #22
perryh2 wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Check out Unicomp keyboards: http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD

I am typing on one of those right now. I love mine, it is just like the model m, but it has a windows key and USB.

Does it come with a PS2->USB adapter so you can connect it via a PS2 port? Better input handling than USB :)
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