A Modern Space Cadet

rbanffy wrote: post #2

My favorite keyboard is, hands down, the Microsoft Natural. However, I'm often tempted to try a 122 key IBM: http://pckeyboard.com/page/PC122/UB40B5A Is anyone here using a 122-key? Another one that tempts me is the Sun Type 7 (the 6 is USB too, but is too 90's): http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/desktop-wo...

I just wish Microsoft (or anyone, really) made mechanical keyboard with Natural layout.

That would be The Greatest Keyboard Ever Made.

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by lmm » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:04 PM UTC

rbanffy wrote: post #2

My favorite keyboard is, hands down, the Microsoft Natural. However, I'm often tempted to try a 122 key IBM: http://pckeyboard.com/page/PC122/UB40B5A Is anyone here using a 122-key? Another one that tempts me is the Sun Type 7 (the 6 is USB too, but is too 90's): http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/desktop-wo...

I suspect it depends how the keys feel for you. My advice would be go for the sun, they feel a lot nicer, so much lighter and less effort to type anyone. But I'm speaking as someone who loathes and detests the Model M that so many adore.

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by bergie » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:17 PM UTC

It is a shame most of the really good keyboards require so much power that it precludes Bluetooth or mobile usage. I'd love to have a HHKB if it worked wirelessly with both my laptop and tablet.

http://beastwith.in/2012/05/17/usiung-power-hungry-tactile-k...

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by bosie » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:21 PM UTC

klausa wrote: post #3

rbanffy wrote: post #2

My favorite keyboard is, hands down, the Microsoft Natural. However, I'm often tempted to try a 122 key IBM: http://pckeyboard.com/page/PC122/UB40B5A Is anyone here using a 122-key? Another one that tempts me is the Sun Type 7 (the 6 is USB too, but is too 90's): http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/desktop-wo...

I just wish Microsoft (or anyone, really) made mechanical keyboard with Natural layout. That would be The Greatest Keyboard Ever Made.

what about the kinesis advantage? http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/advantage.htm

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by steverb » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:23 PM UTC

I'm still rocking my 1990 IBM Model-M. These things are truly indestructible.

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by nagnatron » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:34 PM UTC

rbanffy wrote: post #2

My favorite keyboard is, hands down, the Microsoft Natural. However, I'm often tempted to try a 122 key IBM: http://pckeyboard.com/page/PC122/UB40B5A Is anyone here using a 122-key? Another one that tempts me is the Sun Type 7 (the 6 is USB too, but is too 90's): http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/desktop-wo...

Microsoft would win the game and take the princess home if they just sawed off the damn numpad off either the Natural 4000 or even better the black Natural Elite.

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by zmmz » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:36 PM UTC

rbanffy wrote: post #2

My favorite keyboard is, hands down, the Microsoft Natural. However, I'm often tempted to try a 122 key IBM: http://pckeyboard.com/page/PC122/UB40B5A Is anyone here using a 122-key? Another one that tempts me is the Sun Type 7 (the 6 is USB too, but is too 90's): http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/desktop-wo...

I've got the unicomp 122 that I use at work, and the HHKB Pro Silence∂ that I use at home.

I only got the 122 because they were out of stock of of all the Classic and Space Saver when I was ordering, and truth be told I can't think of any intrinsic advantages that the 122 brings. I do love the layout of the arrow keys (with Home in their middle), but the singe best feature of the board is the BS switches.

Back when I bought mine there were a few more configuration options for the 122, one where the additional F keys (13 - 14) would send a "normal" F13 signal, and one where it sends shift + the F key below it. For example, F13 would send Shift-F1. Seeing how unicomp does not give you options any more, you might want to check what the default is.

Also, if you like the Natural, you might be in to ergo boards? You might like the Truly Ergonimic[1] with MX browns. Watch out of the placement of the important programming keys though, since they are a bit off (~ [ ] { } ; : / \ etc.)

1: https://secure.trulyergonomic.com/

Re: A Modern Space Cadet

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Post by duiker101 » Wed, Oct 03, 2012, 3:36 PM UTC

I love the shift click to get brackets trick, any idea on how to get it on vim?