[CS-FSLUG] Mechanical Keyboard

[Josiah Ritchie]

I've been eyeing the custom keycaps and colors for dvorak on top of the
wasd keyboards for awhile. I have yet to talk myself into it though.

JSR/
 On Oct 21, 2014 8:51 PM, "Timothy Butler" <tbutler at ofb.biz> wrote:

> 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
> )
> 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
> )
> 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*
> tbutler at ofb.biz
>
> *"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
>
> *"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> 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
> >
> > "The best theology would need no advocates: it would prove itself."
> > —Karl Barth
>
>
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