[CS-FSLUG] Mechanical Keyboard

[Timothy Butler]

Josiah, have you used a WASD keyboard? I've heard good things about them...

Blessings,
Tim


> On Oct 21, 2014, at 10:47 PM, Josiah Ritchie <josiah at josiahritchie.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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