[CS-FSLUG] Mechanical Keyboard

[Timothy Butler]

As I’ve continued to research and mull, I think I have a new set of “finalists.”

1.) The WASD Code Keyboard with Cherry MX Clears (http://codekeyboards.com <http://codekeyboards.com/>)
2.) The KUL TKL keyboard with MX Browns (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KI1ZAHY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00KI23T8U&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1BJJ96THP3ZPZT2AYYB5 <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KI1ZAHY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00KI23T8U&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1BJJ96THP3ZPZT2AYYB5>)
3.) The Unicomp Space Saver M


The first two have dip switches that let them switch between PC and Mac mode, which sounds great in my book since I may use it in both settings. They also have removable USB cables, which is nice. And, notably, they both are compact and understated. 

The Unicomp doesn’t have swappable modes, doesn’t have a removable cable (unless I’m mistaken) and isn’t understated or compact. But, it has buckling springs and, as an added bonus, PBT keycaps. 

In any case, if anyone has any thoughts on those keyboards and how they might compare to each other, I’m open to comments. A purist part of me really wants to go with the Unicomp; but I like the idea of something smaller, etc.

Blessings,
Tim

Timothy Butler
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"The best theology would need no advocates: it would prove itself." —Karl Barth

> On Oct 18, 2014, at 11:18 PM, Timothy Butler <tbutler at ofb.biz> wrote:
> 
> Hey, Eduardo, I had forgotten about your purchase of that guy years ago. How did you pick it out over other mechanical keyboards? My guess is that a Unicomp keyboard would last longer than the other ones I might consider… 
> 
> Do you think the noise would be too great for a situation like mine where I’m in a private office, but with the door open?
> 
> Blessings,
> Tim
> 
> Timothy Butler
> tbutler at ofb.biz <mailto:tbutler at ofb.biz>
> 
> "The best theology would need no advocates: it would prove itself." —Karl Barth
> 
>> On Oct 17, 2014, at 8:53 PM, Eduardo Sanchez <lists at sombragris.org <mailto:lists at sombragris.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> I own an Unicomp Model M. Heavy (~3 kg), kind of noisy, but worth every cent and pound of it. Typing on it is a whole different level of typing.
>>  
>> Recommended.
>>  
>> Blessings,
>>  
>>  
>> Eduardo
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>> -- Respondiendo a Timothy Butler Friday 17 October 2014 20.19.47:
>> > Friends,
>> > I’m thinking after years of pondering it that I might finally bite the
>> > bullet and buy a mechanical keyboard as I prepare to start
>> > dissertating. I’m trying to figure out which one to go with. The
>> > options that seem most obvious are:
>> > 
>> > - A used IBM Model M (problem: none of the modern function keys
>> > would be on it, which would be a pain; noisy). - Unicomp Model M with
>> > Mac keys (problem: maybe too noisy?) - Mathias Quiet Pro (problem:
>> > some people complain they die after a few years). - Das Keyboard 4
>> > (problem: some people complain the key labels wear off too quickly
>> > from use).
>> > 
>> > Has anyone uses several of these? Can you speak to which one was your
>> > favorite? Suggestions on other keyboards, perhaps?
>> > 
>> > Blessings,
>> > Tim
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Timothy Butler
>> > tbutler at ofb.biz <mailto:tbutler at ofb.biz>
>> > 
>> > "The best theology would need no advocates: it would prove itself."
>> > —Karl Barth
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