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Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by lallysingh »

egonschiele wrote: post #31

Some people have these at work and seem to love them. I really love my Kinesis keyboard though...once you get used to it, it really is easier to type on. Plus you can map any key to any other key, which is great.

Assuming that you mean the Advantage, the brackets were always awful. I gave it up for a HHKB

Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by agentdrtran »

hrnnnnnn wrote: post #30
dysoco wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've never had a backlighted keyboard. But I must admit, sometimes when it's dark I have to look closely at the keyboard to find the key I want, at least to orient myself when I first touch the keyboard.

The 'f' and 'j' keys usually have little bumps on them, or are more deeply recessed than the other keys, so you can find them by touch.

I usually need backlighting if I'm trying to find a special character.

Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by callum85 »

JoshTriplett wrote: post #21
quarterto wrote: post #18

For people who want an ISO layout, custom keycaps or greater choice of switches, the WASD V2 is identical to this except without the backlighting (how often are you at your desk with the lights off?). I've owned one for a year and it's been fantastic. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-k...

I don't understand the attraction of backlighting in "programmer" keyboards. Seems like it would only benefit people who look at the keyboard. Which explains why it's popular on consumer laptops, but not why any computer professional would want it.

I don't look at it while coding, but what about when you need to adjust the volume when watching a film?

Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by lstamour »

rbadaro wrote: post #11

It's a pity it is only available in US layout. I can't get used to that small Enter key having used ISO layout my whole life. I personally use a Filco with MX Browns and am really happy with it.

I can understand why you'd call the US Enter key small, but speaking as a Canadian who often has to pick between US and "Canadian Multilingual" keyboards, it's the international Enter key I call small -- I'd much rather have an enter key that's longer in the home row so my pinky doesn't have to reach as far. Of course I'm also the type to prefer Caps Lock as Backspace and I use Colemak. And it's hard to adjust to a new way of typing when you're used to another keyboard. Still funny to see this -- I make a point of only buying or recommending the US layout for ergonomics, myself...

Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by labmixz »

theVirginian wrote: post #10

I have one with MX Clears, got it as a Christmas gift, love it.

Have you used any other MX switches before?

Wondering how the MX Clears compare to MX Blue; I'm currently using a Ducky Shine 3 with MX Blue, I attempted to put on some o-rings to quiet the clicks, but lost a lot of tactile feedback which annoyed me.

Re: Code Keyboards

#47

Post by cozuya »

JoshTriplett wrote: post #21
quarterto wrote: post #18

For people who want an ISO layout, custom keycaps or greater choice of switches, the WASD V2 is identical to this except without the backlighting (how often are you at your desk with the lights off?). I've owned one for a year and it's been fantastic. http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-k...

I don't understand the attraction of backlighting in "programmer" keyboards. Seems like it would only benefit people who look at the keyboard. Which explains why it's popular on consumer laptops, but not why any computer professional would want it.

I wouldn't think so either until I received my first one - its surprisingly useful. In fact my current backlit mechanical keyboard is one of my favorite purchases in the past few years for me - for something I use so much, spending $100-$200 is as much of a no-brainer as a great office chair.

Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by seanp2k2 »

antonpug wrote: post #34

This looks very dated. Looks just like an old HP keyboard from 2000. I have yet to find a keyboard better than Apple's.

Lots of the mechanical keyboards look like they're from the 80s. The basic design and layout hasn't changed much since then, e.g. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-cadet_keyboard or http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_M_keyboard

I personally have the code TKL and like it quite a bit with the thicker O-rings (reduces travel and noise), but I'd really like something like a higher-quality laptop-travel scissor switch which actuates a mechanical key switch.

Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by _ZeD_ »

" Is the CODE keyboard available in ISO layouts? No, we currently only have the CODE available with the standard US ANSI layout. We do not have plans for an ISO layout, but we will try to come up with a solution for that in the future."

sad

Re: Code Keyboards

#50

Post by ldonley »

antonpug wrote: post #34

This looks very dated. Looks just like an old HP keyboard from 2000. I have yet to find a keyboard better than Apple's.

I'd be willing to bet you haven't looked very hard. Sure the Apple keyboards look nice but the feel and responsiveness of the keys are far from the best.
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