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Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by reidrac »

mbell wrote: post #155
X-Istence wrote: post #97

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 don't understand the fascination with keyboards by software developers. I spend a lot more of my day thinking, testing, navigating code, etc, than I do punching keys. There are a lot of professions where keyboard interaction is critical but I don't think software development is one of them.

Yes, that's the trend for the last years... writing code with the mouse _shrugs_ ;)

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by duncanawoods »

doktrin wrote: post #66
fhd2 wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As someone who has suffered from RSI, my advice is to not fix a problem you don't have. I've been there, and it just cost me money. In my case, I didn't need a curved keyboard or a split keyboard, those things ended up in the cupboard. I just had to get rid of the numpad to change my position from awkward to healthy. So, for me, this keyboard is actually interesting, the variant without the numpad that is.

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 am a Filco 10 keyless and wouldn't go back. I find it crazy that we have this 5" of obligatory keyboard everywhere as through everyone really needs a specialised desk calculator. Its where the mouse is meant to go!

The only drawback I have found is some 3d modelling tools assume a keypad in their default settings. Obv. you can remap the keys but its not as natural and makes following tutorials harder. If I were to use these more I would consider purchasing an external keypad but not to permanently give up such prime desk real estate for it.

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by hkmurakami »

AhtiK wrote: post #219
theboywho wrote: post #214

I wonder what was the real price of making this keyboard, probably not more than $10. I mean China. This is getting ridiculous. It's not because there is now HN, reddit and everything that can feed a hipster that you should fall into this trap and buy a €149.99 a keyboard.

These keyboards come with Cherry MX switches. Very hard to find them cheaper than $1 a piece. For a 104 key keyboard that's already over $100 :) In addition to better feel and ergonomics [1], switches also have better maintenance properties. If one goes bad, easy to replace. If something spills, easy to clean. With non-switch keyboards once a key stops working unless it's just a hair blocking the contact, the whole k…

If you can find it $1 retail, wholesale is fractions of that price. (some parts can even be 1/10 the price)

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by hatu »

AsymetricCom wrote: post #20
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...

There are plenty of niche mechanical keyboard manufacturers. They even sell these kinds of keyboards as gaming keyboards now so it's not that niche. I got a Ducky which is a Taiwanese company that makes hundreds of different variations of this type of keyboard.

You can choose which Cherry switches you want and the length and pretty much anything you can imagine.

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by Toenex »

nsxwolf wrote: post #194
binarycrusader wrote: post #187

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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/. Uh, you speak as if the Apple aluminum Keyboard wouldn't hurt just as much or be almost as durable :-)

The aluminum keyboard bends easily. Perhaps if you used it edge on, like a sword.

You've thought this through too much for my liking ;)

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by Aqua_Geek »

AndyKelley wrote: post #225

Does it solve the key rollover problem? http://superuser.com/questions/73685/keyboard-doesnt-let-me-... I've always wanted a keyboard that let me press as many keys as I want to at the same time.

From the site:

> We know you live and die by keyboard shortcuts. We do too. On the CODE keyboard, up to six keys can be pressed at once, which is known as 6-Key USB Rollover.

(http://codekeyboards.com)

Re: The CODE Keyboard

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Post by theboywho »

AhtiK wrote: post #219
theboywho wrote: post #214

I wonder what was the real price of making this keyboard, probably not more than $10. I mean China. This is getting ridiculous. It's not because there is now HN, reddit and everything that can feed a hipster that you should fall into this trap and buy a €149.99 a keyboard.

These keyboards come with Cherry MX switches. Very hard to find them cheaper than $1 a piece. For a 104 key keyboard that's already over $100 :) In addition to better feel and ergonomics [1], switches also have better maintenance properties. If one goes bad, easy to replace. If something spills, easy to clean. With non-switch keyboards once a key stops working unless it's just a hair blocking the contact, the whole k…

You are one example of people falling into the trap, sadly.

$1 a piece is the price you get in the US, and as an individual trying to buy Cherry MX switches from a company that already bought them for a lower price.

In china things are different, and when you are a company and buying in bulk, the price can go to as low as $0.2 for a switch.

This keyboard is ridiculously overpriced. I am against this because it clearly shows the guy just wants to exploit this "kickstarter" mindset and HN entrepreneurship culture of "price high" and people will think it's revolutionary.

This reminds me of the beats by Dre headphones.

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