I don't get why System76 back light the switches but then use solid keycaps. Also missed opportunity to use a Pop_OS Rocketship legend for the super key.
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Looks awesome. I love the firmware updates through Gnome Software. The only questions from me are 1) How loud are the key presses? and 2) How long will the key caps remain legible?
I have a nice $80 mechanical keyboard that I quite enjoy but I wouldn’t mind spending this much if I knew it was durable enough to last and pleasant to use.
I used a soft membrane keyboard for at least 12 years (still have it as a backup) so I tend to keep things as long as I can.
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Originally posted by marios View PostAre you saying that people who hate the U.S. (like me for example) should buy quality goods from China?
PS. I don't hate the people who live in the US but the state.
Put another way: don't bring your commerce to a country that will tax their people to pay for the weapons that are aimed at your friends and family. Loving America, or loving the people of Taiwan, are good enough reasons to avoid doing business with PRC; and so is hating genocide.Last edited by microcode; 11 June 2021, 12:02 AM.
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Originally posted by davidhendricks View Post
Bear in mind that it's solid aluminum. AFAICT the price tag is comparable to other premium keyboards made of the same material, but System76's is open source and made in the USA.
Of course what it comes down to is how it feels for the user. People (and businesses) spend thousands on furniture to avoid RSI, maximize productivity, etc. <$300 for a great keyboard is a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things, especially if you depend on it to make a living.
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Another open source and good quality keyboard: https://shop.mntmn.com/products/mnt-...ard-standalone
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Originally posted by obri View PostI would consider buying it if it had a numpad an german keycaps.
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I wonder how expensive it would be to make a keyboard out of something heavier, like stainless steel or brass. Anodized aluminium looks cool, but in general I would prefer a keyboard be heavier.
Maybe there's room inside for some tungsten weights.
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