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Re: What's the best keyboard and mouse you owned?

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Post by wodenokoto »

ivanfon wrote: post #19

My favourite keyboard ever is the IBM Model M. Best switches ever.

These are still being produced. Reviewers seems to agree that production process hasn't changed, but quality control has fallen drastically since the unicomp stopped supplying IBM and started selling on their own.

But nobody seems to complain about the switches.

https://www.pckeyboard.com

Re: What's the best keyboard and mouse you owned?

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Post by teachrdan »

bfrydl wrote: post #6

Custom mechanical keyboard from WASD Keyboards with the Neo2 keyboard layout printed on it and a Zowie FK1 mouse. The former because I love that it's unique to me and the latter because it's an excellent mouse that doesn't require drivers but still has a hardware DPI changer.

My WASD keyboard with brown cherry keys is the best. Satisfying action and extremely durable--no issues at all after 4 years of daily use. The only problem is that when I'm working it sounds like an ongoing stream of machine-gun fire from my workstation.

Yeah, I work from home.

Re: What's the best keyboard and mouse you owned?

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Post by wodenokoto »

eschneider wrote: post #2

Apple Saratoga keyboard, FTW. :)

The Matias Tactile Pro, supposedly uses the same switches and is aimed at people who miss their Apple Extended Keyboard.

Having tried neither, I cannot tell you if either lives up to their hype, but thought you should know :)

http://matias.ca/tactilepro/index.php

Re: What's the best keyboard and mouse you owned?

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Post by imhoguy »

kevinherron wrote: post #9

Keyboard: Kinesis Advantage (1 and 2) Mouse: Still searching...

Same here. I have seen some nice mods with embedded trackpoint, touchpads and trackballs - check google images. But at this moment I am not ready to drill any holes in the thing. Possibly will go with Logitech T650 or Magic Trackpad on velcro. However first I am going to check smartphone remote touchpad app I have just found.

Re: What's the best keyboard and mouse you owned?

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Post by lakkal »

wodenokoto wrote: post #21
ivanfon wrote: post #19

My favourite keyboard ever is the IBM Model M. Best switches ever.

These are still being produced. Reviewers seems to agree that production process hasn't changed, but quality control has fallen drastically since the unicomp stopped supplying IBM and started selling on their own. But nobody seems to complain about the switches. https://www.pckeyboard.com

Same here, I'm typing this on a Model M, and have 4 in storage. That said, Everex keyboards from the early- to mid-90s had a really good feel to them, too.

I'm using a Dell mouse (can't tell what model) right now that has a relatively solid, weighty feel to it that I like. Just 2 buttons and a middle button/wheel.

Re: What's the best keyboard and mouse you owned?

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Post by meotai »

wilsonnb2 wrote: post #16
pier25 wrote: post #11

I don't like mechanical keyboards. I think the Apple Magic keyboard 2 has some of the best chiclet keys ever made. I also really liked the keyboard on the Surface Book 1. As for the mouse I really like the Logitech G Pro. It's precise, lightweight, and the shape is great for fingertip grip.

I also use the Logitech G Pro and like it quite a bit. Logitech also makes the g203 prodigy [1] which is identical to the G Pro except for two things: 1) the G Pro has a sensor with a higher DPI (6,000 vs 12,000) 2) the G Pro has a braided cable, while the g203 has a normal cable Unless someone actually plans on using their mouse above 6,000 DPI, the g203 is probably a better choice because it's cheaper than the G Pr…

I've been enjoying the g305 without the battery cover. It's really light with a AAA lithium ion.
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