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Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by frewsxcv » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:54 PM UTC

chrismonsanto wrote: post #5

I really can't think of anything good to say about this keyboard. I've used keyboards like this, and I've damaged my body with them. You know what matters a lot more than a backlight? Ergonomic design. Get a Kinesis Advantage instead.

If only they were cheaper :/

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by w1ntermute » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:55 PM UTC

chrismonsanto wrote: post #5

I really can't think of anything good to say about this keyboard. I've used keyboards like this, and I've damaged my body with them. You know what matters a lot more than a backlight? Ergonomic design. Get a Kinesis Advantage instead.

Has anyone used the foot pedals with the Kinesis Advantage or Advantage Pro? Are they ergonomically recommended?

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by Mindless2112 » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:56 PM UTC

chrismonsanto wrote: post #5

I really can't think of anything good to say about this keyboard. I've used keyboards like this, and I've damaged my body with them. You know what matters a lot more than a backlight? Ergonomic design. Get a Kinesis Advantage instead.

...or a Goldtouch Adjustable Comfort keyboard for a slightly less eccentric layout. Even a Microsoft Comfort Curve keyboard will treat you better than the world's greatest straight keyboard.

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by twodayslate » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:56 PM UTC

fhd2 wrote: post #9

Edit: Turns out they have a variant without the numpad, should have bothered looking for one! So, actually an interesting device. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/code-87-key-mechanica... I'd be interested in this if it didn't have a numpad, or maybe a detachable numpad. I guess everyone has their individual RSI issues, but after experimenting with various devices, I noticed that mine were caused _exclusively_…

They have an 87-key board

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/code-87-key-mechanica...

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by solarmist » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:56 PM UTC

fhd2 wrote: post #9

Edit: Turns out they have a variant without the numpad, should have bothered looking for one! So, actually an interesting device. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/code-87-key-mechanica... I'd be interested in this if it didn't have a numpad, or maybe a detachable numpad. I guess everyone has their individual RSI issues, but after experimenting with various devices, I noticed that mine were caused _exclusively_…

They have it in 104 and 87 key versions (ie with or without a num pad). http://codekeyboards.com/

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by JoshTriplett » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:57 PM UTC

Other than for very specific ergonomic uses, I honestly don't understand the appeal of a heavy mechanical keyboard; the old IBM buckling-spring Model M keyboard doesn't appeal to me at all. Personally, I do all my work on a ThinkPad keyboard, and I actually have a USB ThinkPad keyboard/mouse for use with non-laptop systems or docking stations. I like the short throw of the keys, I like keys close together (as long as my fingers have room to type, which they do on anything >11" or so), and I like having a mouse on home row.

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by mmastrac » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:58 PM UTC

chrismonsanto wrote: post #5

I really can't think of anything good to say about this keyboard. I've used keyboards like this, and I've damaged my body with them. You know what matters a lot more than a backlight? Ergonomic design. Get a Kinesis Advantage instead.

I've been using split keyboards for many years and my wrists have thanked me for it. I get weird looks and people have a hard time using them, but it's worth it.

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by sam152 » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:58 PM UTC

Looks a lot to me like a rebranded Ducky Shine (http://www.tankguys.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/...).

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by [deleted] » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:58 PM UTC

fhd2 wrote: post #9

Edit: Turns out they have a variant without the numpad, should have bothered looking for one! So, actually an interesting device. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/code-87-key-mechanica... I'd be interested in this if it didn't have a numpad, or maybe a detachable numpad. I guess everyone has their individual RSI issues, but after experimenting with various devices, I noticed that mine were caused _exclusively_…

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Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by AsymetricCom » Tue, Aug 27, 2013, 10:58 PM UTC

shanselman wrote: post #8

This looks like any typical mechanical keyboard, like a DasKeyboard. I don't see what sets it apart? I have 4 Microsoft Ergo 7000s in case they ever stop making them.

Cherry Clear switches, steel backplate and dip-switches for various options such as Mac compatibility...