Hi everyone,
I have been a proud and happy user of IBM / Lexmark Model M keyboards for many years now. However, I've decided that it is time for me to join the modern era and get a keyboard that uses one of those newfangled USB interconnects and a Windows key. So I am soliciting suggestions for a new keyboard.
I think a nice, rigid, clicky mechanical keyboard is very important to productivity. My usage is general typing and programming. I do not game. No, really, I'm serious: I haven't fired up a PC game since 2012.
What is important to me:
?Requires some force to actuate (rigid keys that don't sink at the lightest touch)
?A tactile feel to when the key has actuated
?3KRO (or at least 3KRO when a modifier key is part of the combo)
?Wired (I don't like messing with batteries!)
?Moderate travel time to actuate; I'm also willing to try a keyboard with a short travel time, as I can see the advantages of that
?Numeric keypad - I usually have several computers hooked up to my displays, and I use the keypad to switch input between them (see: http://synergy-foss.org/)
What I like but aren't deal breakers:
?Audible clicks
?Heavy keyboard so that it doesn't slide around - if I can't get heavy, I'll figure something else out, so it's not a big deal
What I don't care about:
?Programmable keys
?Backlit / illuminated keys - I like to work in a well-lit area so being able to see the keys is a non-issue
?NKRO, or really anything more than 3KRO
I've never owned any kind of "ergonomic" keyboard, so I don't really know how important that is. That's why I don't mention anything about ergonomics in my list of features. It is an area I could use some advice on.
Based on my likes, I've figured that a keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches would be ideal for me, but the problem is those all tend to be gaming keyboards with all these other features that I really don't need. I don't mind spending over $100 on a keyboard if I have to. I just don't like the idea of spending that much money because it's packed with features I don't need. But I'll live with it if that's all that is available.
Does anyone who feels the same or similar to me about keyboards have experience with modern mechanicals that they can share? Or any advice at all, really, would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I have been a proud and happy user of IBM / Lexmark Model M keyboards for many years now. However, I've decided that it is time for me to join the modern era and get a keyboard that uses one of those newfangled USB interconnects and a Windows key. So I am soliciting suggestions for a new keyboard.
I think a nice, rigid, clicky mechanical keyboard is very important to productivity. My usage is general typing and programming. I do not game. No, really, I'm serious: I haven't fired up a PC game since 2012.
What is important to me:
?Requires some force to actuate (rigid keys that don't sink at the lightest touch)
?A tactile feel to when the key has actuated
?3KRO (or at least 3KRO when a modifier key is part of the combo)
?Wired (I don't like messing with batteries!)
?Moderate travel time to actuate; I'm also willing to try a keyboard with a short travel time, as I can see the advantages of that
?Numeric keypad - I usually have several computers hooked up to my displays, and I use the keypad to switch input between them (see: http://synergy-foss.org/)
What I like but aren't deal breakers:
?Audible clicks
?Heavy keyboard so that it doesn't slide around - if I can't get heavy, I'll figure something else out, so it's not a big deal
What I don't care about:
?Programmable keys
?Backlit / illuminated keys - I like to work in a well-lit area so being able to see the keys is a non-issue
?NKRO, or really anything more than 3KRO
I've never owned any kind of "ergonomic" keyboard, so I don't really know how important that is. That's why I don't mention anything about ergonomics in my list of features. It is an area I could use some advice on.
Based on my likes, I've figured that a keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches would be ideal for me, but the problem is those all tend to be gaming keyboards with all these other features that I really don't need. I don't mind spending over $100 on a keyboard if I have to. I just don't like the idea of spending that much money because it's packed with features I don't need. But I'll live with it if that's all that is available.
Does anyone who feels the same or similar to me about keyboards have experience with modern mechanicals that they can share? Or any advice at all, really, would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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