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Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Post by yvdriess »

gioele wrote: post #40

When will we finally get rid of the numerical pad? The now discontinued HP mini keyboard [1] was exactly as I thought all the keyboards would had been past 2005. Exactly the full size layout, just without the unnecessary numerical pad whose only use it to keep the mouse far away from my right hand. [1] http://www.amazon.com/HP-AS601AA-ABA-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0025Z...

You never miss keypads ... until you want to play a roguelike.

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

#42

Post by dekz »

learc83 wrote: post #12

I use a unicomp ( http://pckeyboard.com/ ) buckling spring keyboard. You can order an apple key from them if you'd like.

Is it hideously loud like a lot of the other mechanical keyboards mentioned in this thread. Safe for office use?

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Post by bnastic »

jamesaguilar wrote: post #24

FYI, you also have the option of using the standard Das, and just switching the Alt and Command keys in the Apple keyboard settings dialog (under special keys). It is really easy to use a PC keyboard with a Mac seamlessly. Wish the same was true of the other way around.

Are you referring to Apple's Alu keyboard? I'm using Matias TactilePro Mac keyabord at work, on a typical Windows PC. No issues here - Command becomes Win and all is well.

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

#45

Post by LeafStorm »

yvdriess wrote: post #41
gioele wrote: post #40

When will we finally get rid of the numerical pad? The now discontinued HP mini keyboard [1] was exactly as I thought all the keyboards would had been past 2005. Exactly the full size layout, just without the unnecessary numerical pad whose only use it to keep the mouse far away from my right hand. [1] http://www.amazon.com/HP-AS601AA-ABA-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0025Z...

You never miss keypads ... until you want to play a roguelike.

Or until you're an accountant.

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

#46

Post by yankcrime »

gioele wrote: post #40

When will we finally get rid of the numerical pad? The now discontinued HP mini keyboard [1] was exactly as I thought all the keyboards would had been past 2005. Exactly the full size layout, just without the unnecessary numerical pad whose only use it to keep the mouse far away from my right hand. [1] http://www.amazon.com/HP-AS601AA-ABA-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0025Z...

Plenty of companies (Filco, Leopold, PFU / Fujitsu (Happy Hacking), Topre, etc.) offer 'tenkeyless' versions of their boards that are without the numeric keypad.

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Post by sp332 »

yvdriess wrote: post #41
gioele wrote: post #40

When will we finally get rid of the numerical pad? The now discontinued HP mini keyboard [1] was exactly as I thought all the keyboards would had been past 2005. Exactly the full size layout, just without the unnecessary numerical pad whose only use it to keep the mouse far away from my right hand. [1] http://www.amazon.com/HP-AS601AA-ABA-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0025Z...

You never miss keypads ... until you want to play a roguelike.

I would buy a separate USB "numpad" and keep it on my other desk, where I can reach it easily but it doesn't get in the way of my mouse.

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Post by sp332 »

aymeric wrote: post #38

This keyboard is so noisy that my coworkers wanted to kill me...

Have you tried a keyboard with the MX Cherry Browns, instead of Blues? They say they have very similar tactile response, but the browns don't "click" so loudly. http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional-silent/

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Post by gamache »

yvdriess wrote: post #41
gioele wrote: post #40

When will we finally get rid of the numerical pad? The now discontinued HP mini keyboard [1] was exactly as I thought all the keyboards would had been past 2005. Exactly the full size layout, just without the unnecessary numerical pad whose only use it to keep the mouse far away from my right hand. [1] http://www.amazon.com/HP-AS601AA-ABA-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0025Z...

You never miss keypads ... until you want to play a roguelike.

It's not all bad though. Playing NetHack on my laptop is how I got really good at moving around in vi.

Re: Das Keyboard now pre-ordering Mac version of their mechanical keyboard

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Post by jbl »

sp332 wrote: post #48
aymeric wrote: post #38

This keyboard is so noisy that my coworkers wanted to kill me...

Have you tried a keyboard with the MX Cherry Browns, instead of Blues? They say they have very similar tactile response, but the browns don't "click" so loudly. http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional-silent/

The browns are still pretty noisy for a quiet office environment. My vote for a mechanical keyboard with good feel that won't disturb workmates is the Topre line.
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