Well, it's been a while, but I've got yet-another screen. This time
it's a 32" to replace an aging 24" monitor.
Well, it's been a while, but I've got yet-another screen. This time
it's a 32" to replace an aging 24" monitor.
Finally. My next move will be from 32" 1440p VA to 38-40" curved
OLED, when I see a great one appear.
I was actually more excited with my acquisition of the 'new' keyboardThe problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
(a cheapo Logitech thing. No expensive mechanical switches for me; I'm
fine with membrane keyboards). Happily, I found the exact same model
as the one that died, so my fingers don't have to acquaint themselves
with a new layout. Gave the 'board a/thorough/ washing and plugged it
in. It was a much needed replacement; the WSAD sigils on the old one
had completely worn away. 😉
The problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd
and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:41:56 +0100, "Werner P." <werpu@gmx.at> wrote:
The problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd
and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
Another issue with mechanical keyboards is keyboard chatter. (Google
it.) I use mechanical keyboards but I am not exactly sold on them.
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:20:59 -0500, Mike S. <Mike_S@nowhere.com>
wrote:
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:41:56 +0100, "Werner P." <werpu@gmx.at> wrote:
The problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd
and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
Another issue with mechanical keyboards is keyboard chatter. (Google
it.) I use mechanical keyboards but I am not exactly sold on them.
I'm not a fan of mechanicals. I know people swear by the tactile feel
of the thing and complain about the mushiness of rubber-dome 'boards,
but I actually prefer the latter. Part of that is the aforementioned
noise; mechanicals tend to be loud. But more, it's just that extra
effort required to depress each key that bothers me. I'm a lazy,
low-energy typist and the light-depression required to down-press the
a rubber-domes is as much effort as I want to put into getting my
words on-screen. ;-)
That said, there are rubber dome and there is rubber dome. Some RD
boards are too awful even for my unsophisticated fingers. Size and
shape of keyboard plays a big part in my choice too; I like light,
narrow, slim-line boards (especially since it usually sits on my lap
instead of on a desk). Key-travel is important too (sadly, a lot of RD keyboards have the tiniest of key-travels making them all but useless
to me). And don't get me started on key-layout (it better have a
full-length backspace key)!
But my cheapo Logitechs - and before that, my cheapo Kensington -
always were good enough for me. All the more since I tend to need a
new keyboard every five years or thereabouts, so spending a lot on a
premium board seems wasteful.
On 1/27/2023 7:46 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:20:59 -0500, Mike S. <Mike_S@nowhere.com>I always have trouble using employer supplied non-mechanical keyboards.
wrote:
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:41:56 +0100, "Werner P." <werpu@gmx.at> wrote:
The problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd >>>> and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
Another issue with mechanical keyboards is keyboard chatter. (Google
it.) I use mechanical keyboards but I am not exactly sold on them.
I'm not a fan of mechanicals. I know people swear by the tactile feel
of the thing and complain about the mushiness of rubber-dome 'boards,
but I actually prefer the latter. Part of that is the aforementioned
noise; mechanicals tend to be loud. But more, it's just that extra
effort required to depress each key that bothers me. I'm a lazy,
low-energy typist and the light-depression required to down-press the
a rubber-domes is as much effort as I want to put into getting my
words on-screen. ;-)
That said, there are rubber dome and there is rubber dome. Some RD
boards are too awful even for my unsophisticated fingers. Size and
shape of keyboard plays a big part in my choice too; I like light,
narrow, slim-line boards (especially since it usually sits on my lap
instead of on a desk). Key-travel is important too (sadly, a lot of RD
keyboards have the tiniest of key-travels making them all but useless
to me). And don't get me started on key-layout (it better have a
full-length backspace key)!
But my cheapo Logitechs - and before that, my cheapo Kensington -
always were good enough for me. All the more since I tend to need a
new keyboard every five years or thereabouts, so spending a lot on a
premium board seems wasteful.
I suspect in part because I've been typing using mechanicals for so many >decades I need the tactile feedback and in part because employers always >supply the cheapest keyboards they can find. So I usually go spend $10
on a low end Logitech mechanical which lasts for longer than I usually
end up working for that employer. And the ones I buy for home use last
for, umm, I don't know how many years. Longer than non-mechanicals do.
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:20:59 -0500, Mike S. <Mike_S@nowhere.com>
wrote:
On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:41:56 +0100, "Werner P." <werpu@gmx.at> wrote:
The problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd
and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
Another issue with mechanical keyboards is keyboard chatter. (Google
it.) I use mechanical keyboards but I am not exactly sold on them.
I'm not a fan of mechanicals. I know people swear by the tactile feel
of the thing and complain about the mushiness of rubber-dome 'boards,
but I actually prefer the latter. Part of that is the aforementioned
noise; mechanicals tend to be loud. But more, it's just that extra
effort required to depress each key that bothers me. I'm a lazy,
low-energy typist and the light-depression required to down-press the
a rubber-domes is as much effort as I want to put into getting my
words on-screen. ;-)
That said, there are rubber dome and there is rubber dome. Some RD
boards are too awful even for my unsophisticated fingers. Size and
shape of keyboard plays a big part in my choice too; I like light,
narrow, slim-line boards (especially since it usually sits on my lap
instead of on a desk). Key-travel is important too (sadly, a lot of RD keyboards have the tiniest of key-travels making them all but useless
to me). And don't get me started on key-layout (it better have a
full-length backspace key)!
But my cheapo Logitechs - and before that, my cheapo Kensington -
always were good enough for me. All the more since I tend to need a
new keyboard every five years or thereabouts, so spending a lot on a
premium board seems wasteful.
Am 25.01.23 um 17:32 schrieb Spalls Hurgenson:
I was actually more excited with my acquisition of the 'new' keyboardThe problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
(a cheapo Logitech thing. No expensive mechanical switches for me; I'm
fine with membrane keyboards). Happily, I found the exact same model
as the one that died, so my fingers don't have to acquaint themselves
with a new layout. Gave the 'board a/thorough/ washing and plugged it
in. It was a much needed replacement; the WSAD sigils on the old one
had completely worn away. 😉
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd
and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
I am a heavy typer and am now on my third keyboard in 4 years, the first
one was a corsair where the shoddy keycaps broke on me 2 weeks before warranty end, the switches (cherry) were fine though. Amazon refundet
it, so I got the full money back, then I made the mistake to buy a brand
with custom switches. After 2 years the switches started to fail or stick. Now I am on a ducky with cherry switches again, ducky uses extremely
durable keycaps (doubleshot) and I am back on cherry switches. Lets hope
this one will last forever. Ducky is well known for its durability, many gamer keyboards are not, they got a ton of bling but save a few pennies either on the caps or on the switches themselves.
I use the Logitech 915 TKL. Sucks that it has proprietary switches
but I haven't found anything else that really ticks the right boxes
for gaming.
Mine has the linear (non clicky) switches. Part of the magic of it is
the low profile keys (short travel) and linear switches (no actuation >resistance.. also quiet). If you play action games online, it really
can give you a slight competitive advantage. It's one of those things
you don't really notice until you've been using it a while then go
back to other keyboards and you realize how much the actuation/travel
gets in the way of playing well.
They're rediculously expensive, but hopefully cheap clones will appear
before I need to replace it. Maybe they'll release a cheaper wired
version, because I run mine wired all the time anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgQGphqckyg&ab_channel=JSyntax
Am 25.01.23 um 17:32 schrieb Spalls Hurgenson:
I was actually more excited with my acquisition of the 'new' keyboardThe problem with mechanical keyboards is, some of them are really
(a cheapo Logitech thing. No expensive mechanical switches for me; I'm
fine with membrane keyboards). Happily, I found the exact same model
as the one that died, so my fingers don't have to acquaint themselves
with a new layout. Gave the 'board a/thorough/ washing and plugged it
in. It was a much needed replacement; the WSAD sigils on the old one
had completely worn away. ?
flimsy. I use only mechas because I once got rsi from a rubberdome kbd
and since then I am very sensitive to typing.
I am a heavy typer and am now on my third keyboard in 4 years, the first
one was a corsair where the shoddy keycaps broke on me 2 weeks before >warranty end, the switches (cherry) were fine though. Amazon refundet
it, so I got the full money back, then I made the mistake to buy a brand
with custom switches. After 2 years the switches started to fail or stick. >Now I am on a ducky with cherry switches again, ducky uses extremely
durable keycaps (doubleshot) and I am back on cherry switches. Lets hope
this one will last forever. Ducky is well known for its durability, many >gamer keyboards are not, they got a ton of bling but save a few pennies >either on the caps or on the switches themselves.
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