[CS-FSLUG] Mechanical Keyboard

[Josiah Ritchie]

No, just looked.
On Oct 22, 2014 7:53 AM, "Timothy Butler" <tbutler at ofb.biz> wrote:

> 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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