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This keyboard looks awesome. Another mechanical keyboard that is very interesting is this new split-design one: http://ergodox.org
Anyway I took a stab and joined the group buy. Apparently the clears have the same actuation force as the MS 4000.
I don't understand what the obsession is with the old IBM Model M type keyboards. I am able to type faster and more accurately on my Apple flat aluminum keyboard that I have ever been able to type on a Model M. On top of that, switching to a flatter keyboard that sits closer to the desk has actually caused any and all pain I used to get while typing to go away. The other thing is I'd miss the extra function keys I ge…
I've got two Model M keyboards at home. I could threaten to beat you with one for disagreeing that it's the best thing ever, knowing full well I could continue writing scathing retorts online with it immediately after, but I won't... Because it's not the best ever /for everyone/. I have an Apple keyboard at work. I don't love or hate it. I'm indifferent to it. But I can totally understand why it may be the right keyb…
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It forced me to either move the keyboard too far to the left or the mouse too far the right, the former causing wrist pain in both hands, the latter causing pain in the right wrist. So, what fixed my pain was the smaller keyboard, not the lack of a numpad. The numpad just happends to be a big, expendable chunk :) One of the keyboards I got in order to fix this was a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard, which includes the nu…
I had the same problem and solved it by switching the mouse to my left hand. It was awkward at first but then I got used to it. I move my left hand about three inches to get the mouse. With my right hand (using the old MS split keyboard) it was nearly a foot!
And yes good mechanical keyboards matter, but that's not what we should improve them on.
A good keyboard should have : usb 3.0 ports, mic/headphones entries, wheel to control the sound etc...
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WASD is an established entity in the mechanical keyboard scene, so I'm sure they did most of the heavy lifting in regards to hardware. I'm sure it will be a good keyboard (especially for enthusiasts looking to try out some Cherry MX clears).
Just wanted to put in my reccomendation for WASD. I got the Cherry MX brown switches (tactile bump). I love the ability to completely customize each key. I've had mine for about 2 years now and I really dig it. http://i.imgur.com/kLWlIVo.jpg they just came out with an 88 key version I might have to buy for my home office. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-v2-88-key-iso-cu... Check out the customer creations…
If you intend to be typing on a keyboard for more than the next five years and you're still using a straight keyboard, do yourself a favor and buy a split keyboard today.
Pains from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will most likely follow you for the rest of your life, just not worth it.
While I can understand the appeal of mechanical keyboards (at least appeal for you but hatred from your coworkers), I really don't understand why any programmer today is still using a non-ergonomic keyboard. These straight keyboards will kill your wrists, forehands and tendons eventually. If you intend to be typing on a keyboard for more than the next five years and you're still using a straight keyboard, do yourself…
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For a long time I used the Filco tenkeyless with Cherry MX brown key switches, together with an Evoluent vertical mouse. That particular combination was very good for my wrists. Unfortunately, the Filco tenkeyless can be a bit tricky to find (and of course are not backlit).
I have one of these as well (majestouch tenkeyless). My girlfriend routinely threatens to throw it out the window (which would obviously be devastating), but I am holding on to it tightly. In my excitement I bought a version without key markings. In retrospect, this was kind of silly. Theoretically it was supposed to promote touch typing, and so consequently increase my speed. In reality, I don't really notice a diff…
I also use the Das Keyboard "ultimate", which has blank keys. I rarely look at my keys anyhow, so it's mostly a conversation piece at the office :P
Looks a lot to me like a rebranded Ducky Shine ( http://www.tankguys.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/... ).
I do like the Ducky Shine, but this is a 100% custom design that Weyman and I came up with. It's not supposed to look radically different, but much cleaner and minimalistic. The details matter.