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re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Membrane Switch Manufacturers — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:11:13 GMT

VERY GOOD! THANKS!

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Membrane Switch Manufacturers — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:10:06 GMT

I just bought the Cadillac of keyboards---you're definitely enjoy the Filco. I'm typing this on one right now .

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Jacob Alexander — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:34:03 GMT

I've been using a Unicomp Spacesaver 104 for over a year now. Its been awesome.

Unfortunately, I destroyed my first one with a beer.

So rather than wait 5 weeks to get another one (didn't have a credit card at the time). I decided to order a Cherry G81-1800 (MY Switches) from a local retailer in Ottawa.

Though a different typing experience, its also very nice (well suited for hard typing).

But I still missed the Spacesaver I destroyed (and needed another keyboard), so I ordered another one (had a credit card this time). This time, though, without any printed keys (you just need to request it via the comments).

Currently, I'm using the G81-1800 at work (since its not as loud), and the Spacesaver at home.

Since I'll be in Japan until May, I guess I should check out some of the FILCO keyboards.

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Marco C — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:46:14 GMT

Thanks László, I really appreciate that. I'll be following up soon with a piece featuring the Topre Realforce, HHKP, and a few others. Between this piece and the next one, we'll pretty much have all of the high-end mechanical boards and key switches covered.

When you finish your custom design, be sure to show it off in the forums! We'd love to see it.

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

László Monda — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:47:10 GMT

Congratulations Marco!

This is currently the best resource on the Internet on mechanical keyboards. My journey has been started with Das Keyboard but it will end with my own design. We're just building a pretty unique, fully programmable keyboard intended for hackers, utilizing quality microswitches.

It's nice to read this page because it reinforces my opinion that mechanical keyboards are absolutely superior to the rest.

Really nice article, keep it up!

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

avidracer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:04:05 GMT

hi Marco,

great article, I ended up withthe filco 104M/EB model. wow, its amazing, gives a good feel when typing on it. Its now my daily work keyboard also.

could you also please cover the scissor switch models ? are they better than the rubber dome and quiet at the same time ?my wife will go mad if I make so much noise at home and I was looking from some quiet aletnatives.

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Nicomater — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:19:49 GMT

I gotta get one of thses, nice article.

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Marco C — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:00:25 GMT

Awesome! More converts. I'm glad this aritcle has pointed some of you in the right direction. Enjoy your new keyboards!

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Paula — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:12:11 GMT

Thank you for this excellent article. I learned the hard way that having a crappy keyboard will ruin your wrists. After several weeks of using a terrible $10.00 keyboard, I started to develop severe wrist pain. I switched to a wonderful keyboard with ALPS keys and it's like typing in mid air, as if I'm not even pressing any keys at all. Within a week my wrist pain totally disappeared. I'll never type on a cheap keyboard again.

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Lei — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:33:51 GMT

Great article Marco, turned me into a keyboard nerd.

re: Rocking Out With The i-Rocks KR-6230 Compact Keyboard

Bill Bev Dafoe — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:04:05 GMT

It's all about keyboards. The reason I could never use a laptop (except under dire circumstances- very dire) are the damn keyboards.

I have become a complete addict to ergonomic keyboards. I have five of them, and my favorite by far is the microsoft (unk. model) black one. When I type on it I can type super fast- and my thoughts flow better.

Also- I really think it is better for your hands.

Do miss the click though.

re: Gigabyte Offers Up Some Input--Devices That Is

realneil — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:26:39 GMT

I never used to imagine spending lots of money for a keyboard especially when you can get one for 10 or 12 bucks and it works.

Over the years I've come to realize that it's an important part of the system.

I bought an iMac a year ago and was impressed with the little Aluminum keyboard that comes with it. I showed it to my wife who is always complaining about how crappy keyboards are. She promptly stole it and uses it connected to her Laptop now. I miss that little keyboard too.

re: Woz: Once A Genius, Always A Genius

realneil — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:26:56 GMT

Tinkering is the most fun one can have on a rainy day except chasing the missus around. I can remember fixing toasters, hair dryers, washing machines, and all sorts of other stuff when I was a kid at home. It's only natural that I progressed into building Spaceships for NASA and starting an unofficial repair service for my friend's computers as a hobby.

I would have loved to work with the Woz back then.

re: It's Not Just A Docking Station Anymore

3vi1 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:46:14 GMT

Wow... that's weird. It's like they've made height assumptions about your chair.

Not a good idea, IMHO.

re: Mechanical Key Switch Keyboards Demystified

Dan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:35:10 GMT

Hey thanks for the video, it took me a long while to decide on what I wanted but end the end i got a Majestouch Tactile Click, and boy is it worth it! I can defiantly see a difference in my typing speed after typing on it for just a couple minutes, not to mention that the sound of the keys is simply intoxicating! No comparison to those plastic dome ones at all, the price is more than worth it. Thanks again for the great write-up!