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Thanks
I wish I would have imported it into the article to show it off as once it falls out of the top-5 articles it will be gone, twas the wife's idea
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FRONTPAGE Mechanical Keyboard Showdown
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NP. You've got me interested in these things, but i need one in the shape of an MS Natural keyboard before I can do it. Unfortunately it doesn't seem anyone cares to make one.
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I'm searching around for you and haven't found anything.
I would love to try out one of these puppies though
http://www.amazon.com/Kinesis-KB500...eyboard/dp/tech-data/B000LVJ9W8/ref=de_a_smtd
crazy-looking!
I would love to try out one of these puppies though
http://www.amazon.com/Kinesis-KB500...eyboard/dp/tech-data/B000LVJ9W8/ref=de_a_smtd
crazy-looking!
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I'll see if we can get one for you.
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Oh and it looks like this may be one of the few ergo mechanicals (comes in brown, blue, and reds [for $20 more])
https://www.secure.trulyergonomic.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=82
and it is 'spensive!
https://www.secure.trulyergonomic.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=82
and it is 'spensive!
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Wow, yea it is. Doesn't look very ergonomic either. If you could substitute "weird" for "ergonomic", I suppose it would be... 
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Truly Ergonomic.
Truly Expensive.
Truly Expensive.
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Janus,
Thank you for a nice review.
RT
Thank you for a nice review.
RT
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Been loving my new Rosewill. I've been doing a ton of typing an Diablo 3 since I got it and although it is taking a bit of time to half press each key, my typing speed is getting faster and faster, its actually fun to use. D3 is great for when I start spamming a key, like Space to skip dialog, very quick. I highly recommend this KB to everyone.
Thanks Janus.
And if you want ergonomic check out this Maltron shown on ocnet
Thanks Janus.
And if you want ergonomic check out this Maltron shown on ocnet
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I can't stand clicky keyboards....probably something to do with having classes in high school with nothing but IBM's. The sound of 20+ keyboards going at once has scarred me for life.
My favorite keyboard is the old Gateway Anykey. Onboard programmability, remap, and repeat speeds; not to mention an entire extra set of function keys and diagonal arrow keys. The only down side is the fact it's huge...
My favorite keyboard is the old Gateway Anykey. Onboard programmability, remap, and repeat speeds; not to mention an entire extra set of function keys and diagonal arrow keys. The only down side is the fact it's huge...
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Very well done and thank you. I use a M$ 4000 ergonomic and look forward to more mechanical key options. The one I like best so far is from Kinesis but $300...as much as a good CPU processor.
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I can't stand clicky keyboards....probably something to do with having classes in high school with nothing but IBM's. The sound of 20+ keyboards going at once has scarred me for life.
My favorite keyboard is the old Gateway Anykey. Onboard programmability, remap, and repeat speeds; not to mention an entire extra set of function keys and diagonal arrow keys. The only down side is the fact it's huge...
A lot of these newer mech boards aren't really that noisy. Especially when you don't bottom the key out.
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I've recently converted to a mechanical keyboard (Corsair K90). At first it felt really weird, but after a week or so it felt really good. Now when I'm using my kb at work, it feels awkward. If you are thinking about upgrading your keyboard, spend the extra money, it's worth it.
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Nice informative review Janus, and really helped me decide the type of keyboard I will eventually purchase. I'm still using the one that came with my Sony PCV-E203 Desktop in 1998, but is this color that is between purple and grey, and doesn't look exactly good with my all new black setup. I definitely want lighted keys with easy to read keycaps even though I rarely look at the keyboard to type, but sometimes look for special characters/commands that I don't often use and are hard to find. PS/2 is a must.
It appears though that certain features (like media keys, USB ports, headset input,etc) have to be sacrificed in order to get the other more important features such as those with the Rosewill Rk-9000BR.
It would be good to also include some other brands in this review such as Ducky, Deck, Razer to name a few instead of just he Editor's choices, but I guess every review has its limited as to how much content can be included in a review, and you certainly covered the major points about mechanical keyboards, which was the purpose of the review.
I thought this looked quite different and unique, made of bamboo
It appears though that certain features (like media keys, USB ports, headset input,etc) have to be sacrificed in order to get the other more important features such as those with the Rosewill Rk-9000BR.
It would be good to also include some other brands in this review such as Ducky, Deck, Razer to name a few instead of just he Editor's choices, but I guess every review has its limited as to how much content can be included in a review, and you certainly covered the major points about mechanical keyboards, which was the purpose of the review.
I thought this looked quite different and unique, made of bamboo
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Great writing & thank you !
Here mine, a really proud owner of this mother of all mechanical keyboard, the IBM M series weapon grade keyboard that I'm currently using at my main desktop, and have been been using it since early '90, oh yeah, its made in USA.
This is an old pic when it was dirty.
PS : Really, no kidding, I called it a weapon grade cause its even heavier than today common household inkjet printer
, since the main chassis inside is made from a big piece of thick steel plate.
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Here mine, a really proud owner of this mother of all mechanical keyboard, the IBM M series weapon grade keyboard that I'm currently using at my main desktop, and have been been using it since early '90, oh yeah, its made in USA.
This is an old pic when it was dirty.
PS : Really, no kidding, I called it a weapon grade cause its even heavier than today common household inkjet printer
, since the main chassis inside is made from a big piece of thick steel plate..
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Yep sounds a lot like (or more specifically) is the same as the unicomp keyboard. Definitely one heavy keyboard but it feels great to type on.
A few of the keyboards in the review are available for purchase in the classifieds.
@pole
I would love to get in some more keyboards for review, but it is a matter of having a company send them over as I don't have a budget to buy hardware just for review. Some are easier to work with than others
A few of the keyboards in the review are available for purchase in the classifieds.
@pole
I would love to get in some more keyboards for review, but it is a matter of having a company send them over as I don't have a budget to buy hardware just for review. Some are easier to work with than others
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I wonder if it is possible to replace a laptop keyboard? My Sony model NV-100 I purchased in 2002 and more than likely has rubber domed keys has keys which no longer work, such as the "A" key and while I use a USB external keyboard at present, it is a pain to tote along on the road. Most (shops) say throw the laptop in the garbage, but I happen to like and still use it.
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