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Re: Code Keyboards

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Post by sp332 »

afarrell wrote: post #33

I really want someone to make a mechanical keyboard with a nub mouse. Even with xmonad/amethyst, I still can't stand having to take my hand off the keys to move a cursor. Until someone does do that, I'm going to stick with a Lenovo USB keyboard. But when they do, I'll be the first to buy, especially if it has n-key-rollover for plover stenography.

http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/EnduraPro

This one has ended but they said they're going to relaunch it https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-yoda?mode=guest_open

Re: Code Keyboards

#52

Post by jonsen »

Splendor wrote: post #29

I would really love a mechanical keyboard in the split ergonomic layout of a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic keyboard. Something about that shape feels right to me, but most mechanical keyboard either use a standard layout or something radically different (I'm looking at you Ergodox).

What about using two full keyboards, one for each hand? The question is, will they cooperate? I.e. holding a modifier key one one keyboard affects keys pressed on the other keyboard? If so, I think I would like using two small separate keyboards.

Re: Code Keyboards

#53

Post by thebouv »

Wow, guess I'm just weird for liking the flat keys of a Apple keyboard.

I need to get my hands on one of these mechanical keyboards just to see what I'm missing I guess.

Re: Code Keyboards

#54

Post by johntaitorg »

Cherry MX Green? Clear? I think these guys are being different for the sake of it.

I really don't like any Cherry switches. They are for point of sale terminals.

I'm saving up for a Realforce (Topre keys). My little Happy Hacking Lite has excellent (non-Topre) keys, though I don't know what's under the key caps. Some sort of high quality membrane technology.

Re: Code Keyboards

#55

Post by lvillani »

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.

Media keys. In the dark I can't see them without backlighting.

Re: Code Keyboards

#56

Post by seanp2k2 »

melling wrote: post #2

Anyone have one of these? I'm in the market for a mechanical keyboard. Noticed they have several switch options. From what I've been reading, Cherry Browns are the ones they most people seem to go with.

I have the TKL with MX clears and the blue (thicker) o-ring set. I didn't used to like the feel of mechanicals before I tried a co-worker who had put o-rings on his. It makes a big difference in the feel and travel. Much more "laptop-y" but still tactile. I still wish they had a bit less travel, and I wish the keys had much smaller gaps between them (and less depth to drop stuff into, Apple-style), but this is probably the best thing out there right now IMO.

I really wish Apple made a backlit black-key keyboard, basically the 2011 MBP (newer rMBPs and all the airs have shorter travel) but external. I have the Apple desktop keyboards and the keys on them feel too thin / hollow / cheap and aren't backlit. The travel also feels different than MacBooks in that it feels less solid, as if the caps wiggle around more or something. Super nit-picky but that's what I like!

Re: Code Keyboards

#57

Post by subsection1h »

lallysingh wrote: post #41
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

When you say that the "brackets were always awful", are you referring to their placement? If so, the Kinesis Advantage is programmable, so why didn't you relocate the brackets?

Re: Code Keyboards

#58

Post by astrodust »

ldonley wrote: post #50
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.

The keys are honestly terrible in that they wear down quickly. The plastic is soft, which feels nice, but eventually rubs or scrapes away way faster than the harder plastic in older keyboards.

That aside, the low-travel feel is fantastic and it's worth the trade-off.

Re: Code Keyboards

#59

Post by odonnellryan »

thebouv wrote: post #53

Wow, guess I'm just weird for liking the flat keys of a Apple keyboard. I need to get my hands on one of these mechanical keyboards just to see what I'm missing I guess.

I have a CM Storm with Blues, and it really is awesome (as awesome as getting a new keyboard can be!) You should buy one for the ~60-70 USD if you're interested, worst-case you have a new keyboard (probably one that is known to be reliable), best case you're a whole lot happier typing!

Re: Code Keyboards

#60

Post by odonnellryan »

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 like having light on my keyboard. Something about that area not being dark. If it's not lit, it throws me off. Not sure why.
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