Author Topic: What Keyboard Are You Using Now? (Read 2906408 times)

Sturmfrau · « **Reply #2250 on:** Mon, 22 December 2014, 20:54:52 »

Quote from: KaBar42 on Sat, 20 December 2014, 23:14:17

I noticed that there wasn't a thread about this, so I thought it'd be cool.

Can we have pics of your keyboard?

Also, if there was one and I just overlooked it, could someone tell me?

Here's mine:

My trusty eight year old Dell L100, this my main keyboard:
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And the Logitech K120 that my school made me like:
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I occasionally rotate them out, but I can't decide which one I like more. The L100 definitely has more character to it, though. And more sentimental value. And the keys are more clacky.

So, can we see your keyboard/s/?

O.O I'm not sure how to react to this.

Quote from: wiredPANDA on Mon, 22 December 2014, 18:47:25

Looked at the Type-S, but I couldn't justify that price tag. I may end up trying the dental band mod on my HHKB.

I don't even think the hhkb is noisy (just for reference noisy for me is MX Blue). I mean if you're a touch typist it barely makes noise but if you bottom it out it does make that satisfying "thock". Anyway, I've been thinking of doing the rubber washer mod then lubing the stems but I don't think it's even worth the effort since it's not that noisy at all.

Touch_It · « **Reply #2251 on:** Mon, 22 December 2014, 21:06:20 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Fri, 19 December 2014, 09:34:54

Quote from: Touch_It on Thu, 18 December 2014, 13:39:04

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Wed, 10 December 2014, 00:40:38
My Unicomp Model M (103-Key!) Made the day I ordered it. 12-1-2014!

Nice. I also recently got a 103 key (in black). Most people seem to go with the 104 key. What was your reason for the 103 key?

Simple enough to answer. I have 3 other IBM 101 keyboards I use. The feeling of the 103 is exactly the same as the 101 key. No fumbling on the spacebar anymore. It just feels like the other ones. I can't explain it any better than that. If you have one, you know already! Do a direct comparison!

Don't have a 104 key to compare with, but I didn't think they would feel different, jus curious as to why. I chose the 103 key for a larger space bar and a more uniform look. Didn't see a need for two windows keys.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2252 on:** Mon, 22 December 2014, 21:23:09 »

Quote from: Touch_It on Mon, 22 December 2014, 21:06:20

Don't have a 104 key to compare with, but I didn't think they would feel different, jus curious as to why. I chose the 103 key for a larger space bar and a more uniform look. Didn't see a need for two windows keys.

I like the look of it too. It looks too good to be true. You put a 101 next to the 103, and you can see that this is what they should have done to begin with. If you are a purist, you can say the 103 IS the replacement keyboard to get. Is it necessary to have the extra keys? Not really. I like having them, however.

I like the longer spacebar too. Too many times on other boards I hit the comma key or the period key and toggle out of what I am typing. So YES, I do notice a significant difference.

It's perfect to me. Isn't that what it's all about?

Edit: Good thing I don't accidentally hit Alt-F4 too often hahaha!
Edit #2: Oops.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2253 on:** Tue, 23 December 2014, 10:54:24 »

Quote from: Sturmfrau on Mon, 22 December 2014, 20:54:52

O.O I'm not sure how to react to this.

I do!
I just couldn't help myself and dig out my *ultra UBER-Rific* BTC keyboard. It is so OLDSKOOL! I got my AT to PS/2 to PS/2 to USB adapter, and it WORKZ! OMG I am so jazzed. It even has LEET modernization Power off / Sleep / Wake UP! buttons on the right top part by the superglow green LED's! It'z the model 5121W and has genuine philips screws on the back! SuhWEEET!

Edit: Now with the ULTRA adapter! The AT to PS/2 to PS/2 to USB to PS/2 to USB to PS/2 to USB to USB extension cable!
The best part of it all, it actually works! Outrageous!

Valen · « **Reply #2254 on:** Tue, 23 December 2014, 21:27:44 »

4th mech under a month.

Monterey K108. $20 delivered. Click, click, click, click... this is so addicting!

qwertydvorakcolemak · « **Reply #2255 on:** Tue, 23 December 2014, 22:22:51 »

I am a contracted developer and hang out in stackoverflow a lot of times. When the Code Keyboard was introduced a year or so ago, I was one of the early adopters. I am still using the Code but I think it's about time I ventured forth and explored what else there is to offer... this forum and r/mk is kinda daunting - so many choices.

Jersern · « **Reply #2256 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:27:56 »

I'm using my trust DS3 because Moralles has my HHKB

I would love to be using my Model M instead but it was damaged in shipping and the plastic barrel frame was snapped in 2 and I ended up just buying one from the guy who was selling a bolt modded one! I am just waiting on it......................................... then I can defenestrate my DS3. Jokes I won't do that.

The_Beast · « **Reply #2257 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:42:44 »

just this wittle guy

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2258 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:51:18 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:42:44

just this wittle guy

Dang! 2 M15's there? I've never really preferred any ergonomic keyboard, but I guess they call that board the pinnacle of a keyboard collector's collection. Merry Christmas! Nice!

Edit: Oh my bad! That's a numeric keypad!

hwood34 · « **Reply #2259 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 11:41:11 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:42:44

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just this wittle guy

Doyniish · « **Reply #2260 on:** Wed, 24 December 2014, 22:08:51 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:42:44

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just this wittle guy

So jelly I want one so bad.

Blaklyte · « **Reply #2261 on:** Thu, 25 December 2014, 09:00:20 »

Quote from: spiceBar on Tue, 06 August 2013, 20:38:20

Right now I'm using a Realforce 88UB (it's just a black on black ISO FR version of the Realforce 87).

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_se1700

Just before I was using a slightly modded KBT Pure Pro (not to be confused with a KBT Pure) with greased browns, that I'm going to use again later because I have managed to make it more silent than the Realforce. Its silence and backlighting are needed because my girlfriend and our 2 years old son will be sleeping nearby.

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Love the look, really clean. I'm french but still use a qwerty keyboard, but it's nice to see something different.

Bumbsan · « **Reply #2262 on:** Fri, 26 December 2014, 05:16:18 »

At the moment I'm using a Poker II with blue switches, really liking it so far. Waiting for a new cable and blank white keycaps tho

Blaklyte · « **Reply #2263 on:** Sun, 28 December 2014, 10:11:40 »

Quote from: Brewi on Mon, 22 December 2014, 15:55:07

Quote from: Blaklyte on Mon, 22 December 2014, 12:10:05
I was kinda annoyed at first that I was not able to get the blue LED to match with the rest of my stuff. But the more I think about it and the more I wait the more excited and can't wait to see my Shine with white LED.
Yeah, I was in the same boat - my mouse has blue lights, my mousepad has a green graphic, and now my keyboard has magenta LEDs it bugged me at first but I've gotten used to it.

White LEDs are nice in that they have the most flexibility in terms of LED covers - if you put them on white lights, they will look the best (as opposed to, say, putting a yellow cover over a green led, etc).

Yeah that was my though process

Oh and here is a pic of the keyboard I use at work.

It's a really weird layout but gives more space for my mouse.

I removed some keycaps and it looks similar to this but in green. After doing some research it's just a membrane keyboard.

Xonar · « **Reply #2264 on:** Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:05:22 »

Typing on my new Ducky Shine 3 w/ Browns currently. Just bought it from mljs54 and I love it so far!

sethk_ · « **Reply #2265 on:** Sun, 28 December 2014, 13:13:02 »

ErgoDox w/ MX Clear while I now anxiously wait for my HHKB.

dodzylla · « **Reply #2266 on:** Sat, 03 January 2015, 06:53:30 »

I looking for a keyboard atm ,

i started to search for one good keyboard for me , around 2 years ago. I can't decide :DDDd too many options

i want cherry mx brown, iso layout, and a very minimal design, like poker 2 , but in blank option, but thats very expensive, to buy a keyboard and keyset too...

meztek · « **Reply #2267 on:** Sat, 03 January 2015, 12:20:02 »

Everex "Enhanced Keyboard" on my desktop.

NMB RT8255CW+ with my laptop.

I'm thinking of switching them out for each other because my NMB keyboard has a split spacebar (not shown in the picture, that's a pic from the interwebs) which I like for long typing sessions.

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #2268 on:** Sat, 03 January 2015, 13:49:58 »

Today is my second day using an HHKB to see if I like topre more than ergo clears.

sethk_ · « **Reply #2269 on:** Sat, 03 January 2015, 17:35:55 »

Quote from: Joey Quinn on Sat, 03 January 2015, 13:49:58

Today is my second day using an HHKB to see if I like topre more than ergo clears.

Hey! I am in the same boat as you! I just switched from my ErgoDox w/ ergo clears to my HHKB that I got today! So far I like the HHKB better for typing, but I still have to get to some of the layout.

Keybatant · « **Reply #2270 on:** Sun, 04 January 2015, 15:20:07 »

At last...

Sygaldry · « **Reply #2271 on:** Sun, 04 January 2015, 15:45:28 »

Quote from: Keybatant on Sun, 04 January 2015, 15:20:07

At last...

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Currently using the exact same keyboard with the exact same ESC and Control key. :thumb:

Keybatant · « **Reply #2272 on:** Sun, 04 January 2015, 15:53:28 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Sun, 04 January 2015, 15:45:28

Currently using the exact same keyboard with the exact same ESC and Control key.

Hypersphere · « **Reply #2273 on:** Sun, 04 January 2015, 16:58:42 »

Most often, I use my HHKB Pro 2. However, this afternoon I unboxed my Poker II and put my new dye-sub PBT keycaps on it. I used two sets: Dark gray mods from an Originative Cyrillic set and blue with black legends and red Hangul characters from a Massdrop IMSTO group buy.

GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #2274 on:** Sun, 04 January 2015, 17:36:26 »

Right now I'm using the GoN mobik with 55g clears and the granite keycap set

Sygaldry · « **Reply #2275 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27 »

After a year and a half of buying and selling keyboard after keyboard after keyboard I'm happy to say my journey has come to an end!

This is the keyboard I will be using for the next 10 years; I have reached my endgame (and for gaming purposes, I have a Uniform 55g Realforce 87u with Type-S stems in the mail)!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #2276 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:25:49 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27

I have reached my endgame

Heh. Let's all remember this post when you change your mind.

Sygaldry · « **Reply #2277 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:28:21 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:25:49

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27
I have reached my endgame

Heh. Let's all remember this post when you change your mind.

Don't jinx it! GON HHKB and Duck Viper couldn't rip me away from my PFU HHKB so not many other keyboards will!

Ok I lie... I already have a couple keyboards in mind

but I know as a fact that in the end, no matter how fancy an MX board I can build or get my grubby paws on, I will always come back to Topre

hwood34 · « **Reply #2278 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:29:26 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27

I have reached my endgame

lol. u wish

rowdy · « **Reply #2279 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:31:40 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27

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After a year and a half of buying and selling keyboard after keyboard after keyboard I'm happy to say my journey has come to an end!

This is the keyboard I will be using for the next 10 years; I have reached my endgame (and for gaming purposes, I have a Uniform 55g Realforce 87u with Type-S stems in the mail)!

Congratulations, and welcome to the club

Sygaldry · « **Reply #2280 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 20:28:24 »

Quote from: Joey Quinn on Sat, 03 January 2015, 13:49:58

Today is my second day using an HHKB to see if I like topre more than ergo clears.

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:31:40

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27
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After a year and a half of buying and selling keyboard after keyboard after keyboard I'm happy to say my journey has come to an end!

This is the keyboard I will be using for the next 10 years; I have reached my endgame (and for gaming purposes, I have a Uniform 55g Realforce 87u with Type-S stems in the mail)!

Congratulations, and welcome to the club

Now I just need an HHKB custom title like you guys lol

rowdy · « **Reply #2281 on:** Mon, 05 January 2015, 22:50:21 »

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 20:28:24

Now I just need an HHKB custom title like you guys lol

I don't know if applications, are still open, but ... https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51282.0

demik · « **Reply #2282 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 04:25:44 »

godly hhkb, only true keyboard.

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:25:49

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27
I have reached my endgame

Heh. Let's all remember this post when you change your mind.

Quote from: hwood34 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:29:26

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 19:14:27
I have reached my endgame
lol. u wish

he's right. no other keyboard is worth owning.

Keybatant · « **Reply #2283 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 06:20:07 »

Quote from: demik on Tue, 06 January 2015, 04:25:44

godly hhkb, only true keyboard.

Is all about the smile I have when type on it

87u 55gr give me pleasure for the fingers, but this small one going a little dipper...

Doyniish · « **Reply #2284 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:05:45 »

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Ngt · « **Reply #2285 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:12:24 »

Quote from: Doyniish on Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:05:45

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What is the grey metal thing with glowing blue light? Bluetooth station for the mouse?

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2286 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:17:18 »

This:

Doyniish · « **Reply #2287 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:25:13 »

Quote from: Ngt on Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:12:24

Quote from: Doyniish on Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:05:45
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What is the grey metal thing with glowing blue light? Bluetooth station for the mouse?

It's a Griffin PowerMate:
http://store.griffintechnology.com/powermate

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #2288 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:37:06 »

Quote from: Doyniish on Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:25:13

Quote from: Ngt on Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:12:24
Quote from: Doyniish on Tue, 06 January 2015, 10:05:45
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What is the grey metal thing with glowing blue light? Bluetooth station for the mouse?

It's a Griffin PowerMate:
http://store.griffintechnology.com/powermate

That's pretty cool actually. A modern Tempest controller! Awesome!

Neowess · « **Reply #2289 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 11:01:02 »

I have a used CM Storm QFR with red Cherry switches and stock key caps and case. It's the first Gen with CM logos all over the place lol.
I will post a picture later when back home, although I'm sure everyone here knows what they look like

MGH · « **Reply #2290 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 11:10:13 »

Touch screen keyboard

so many errors

dotnetmonkey · « **Reply #2291 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 12:51:48 »

Home: Das Keyboard 3, but in few days will get HHKB Pro 2 Type s
Work: Some ****ty logitech rubber dome KB ...

Doyniish · « **Reply #2292 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 13:13:11 »

Quote from: dotnetmonkey on Tue, 06 January 2015, 12:51:48

Home: Das Keyboard 3, but in few days will get HHKB Pro 2 Type s
Work: Some ****ty logitech rubber dome KB ...

Bring the DK3 to work!!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #2293 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 14:35:38 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 05 January 2015, 22:50:21

Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 20:28:24
Now I just need an HHKB custom title like you guys lol

I don't know if applications, are still open, but ... https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51282.0

Mods can assign those titles even if applications aren't open.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #2294 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 14:39:47 »

Work: Custom 1800 with MX Clears
Home: Kingsaver
Phone: SwiftKey

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #2295 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 15:41:24 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 06 January 2015, 14:39:47

Work: Custom 1800 with MX Clears
Home: Kingsaver
Phone: SwiftKey

While My Little Kishsaver sits lonely in a corner weeping. At least he has KMAC and SSK to keep him company. Which means he's not lonely.

Ngt · « **Reply #2296 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 16:22:53 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 06 January 2015, 14:35:38

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 05 January 2015, 22:50:21
Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 05 January 2015, 20:28:24
Now I just need an HHKB custom title like you guys lol

I don't know if applications, are still open, but ... https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51282.0

Mods can assign those titles even if applications aren't open.

Would using a Novatouch allow the assignation of such a title?

sorijealut · « **Reply #2297 on:** Tue, 06 January 2015, 23:51:19 »

Naked HHKB - don't look too closely!

My new daily driver

sethk_ · « **Reply #2298 on:** Wed, 07 January 2015, 00:03:42 »

Quote from: sorijealut on Tue, 06 January 2015, 23:51:19

Naked HHKB - don't look too closely!

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My new daily driver :rolleyes:

How are you enjoying yours? I am in love with mine, and I can't stand any mx except ergoclears anymore.

sorijealut · « **Reply #2299 on:** Wed, 07 January 2015, 00:13:12 »

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Wed, 07 January 2015, 00:03:42

Quote from: sorijealut on Tue, 06 January 2015, 23:51:19
Naked HHKB - don't look too closely!

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My new daily driver :rolleyes:
How are you enjoying yours? I am in love with mine, and I can't stand any mx except ergoclears anymore.

Absolutely loving it. It's perfect for my liking.
This feedback on my fingertips... I will sleep with it tonight.

Don't think I can look towards any other keyboard for a while, if ever . . .

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