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HHKB Pro 2 v. SMK 85
xsphat:
Both of these keyboards blew me away. They can both stand on their own, and I would be happy to use either as my daily 'board. In the end, the HHKB wins, but not by much.
The Alps sliders on the SMK 85 are the best switches I've ever used. The HHKB's switches are in second place. The Alps are so clean, and the HHKB switches seem like they are muffled a bit and that adds a slight artafact to the action. The Alps do not do that, they are wide open, light enough to the touch and balls out loud. So why is my HHKB my favorite keyboard?
It's not because it cost a lot.
It is because of the design. The amount of thought that went into this layout is unbelievable. For Macs it just rules. Use this thing with Unix commands and it's like you have the total control of a full sized keyboard in the smallest possible number of keys. And it's quiet enough for me to use at work and school, which I could never do with the SMK 85.
I still use the SMK 85 for writing from time to time, but the Happy Hacking Keyboard Pro 2 is the best keyboard I have ever heard of, seen, used or have owned.
Whiskey in the Jar-o:
Your journey is far from over, grasshopper. Behold!
http://www.stenograph.com/productdetails.aspx?id=100001&subid=4620001&childid=&subchildid=&prodid=30070&nocall=1
xsphat:
--- Quote from: Whiskey in the Jar-o ---Your journey is far from over, grasshopper. Behold!
http://www.stenograph.com/productdetails.aspx?id=100001&subid=4620001&childid=&subchildid=&prodid=30070&nocall=1
--- End quote ---
That was funny. How long have you been saving that one for this kind of opportunity?
Whiskey in the Jar-o:
--- Quote from: xsphat ---
--- Quote from: Whiskey in the Jar-o ---Your journey is far from over, grasshopper. Behold!
http://www.stenograph.com/productdetails.aspx?id=100001&subid=4620001&childid=&subchildid=&prodid=30070&nocall=1
--- End quote ---
That was funny. How long have you been saving that one for this kind of opportunity?
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Ever since you got your HHK. :D Let's face it, you will never go that far in your quest. :D I've looked at these things before. I am intrigued by their adjustible keyfeel, of which I still know nothing.
xsphat:
What is it for?
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