Unpopular Keyboard Opinions

[moshimalloe]

I like the sound of rubber dome keyboards

This opinion is very popular, millions of rubber dome users share it; therefore, it does not belong in this thread.

 ) ) )

Right, I should go start an Unpopular Mechanical Keyboard Opinions thread. :3

[di3gopa]

my unpopular not so unpopular opinions:

- Hate Brown Switches
- I like to to type on my blue switches but i would like them more if they were less noisy
- O-rings are a must (not for sound only i like how it feels)
- Palm rest is a must
- Scissors are better for gaming than mech keyboards (less travel distance)
- Scissors found on thinkpad and apple keyboards are the best
- I would love to see more wireless/bluetooth mech keyboards
- I want a trackpoint on my keyboard
- I hate when people say "This mech keyboard is good for traveling, so portable" cmon, just use the keyboard on your laptop...

[Air tree]

I don't know man, when ever I go out, I like to assert my dominance and prowess over other people with my HHKB, it makes me feel alive, Y'know what I'm mean?

[di3gopa]

I don't know man, when ever I go out, I like to assert my dominance and prowess over other people with my HHKB, it makes me feel alive, Y'know what I'm mean?

Lol yeah i know what you mean, i feel that everytime someone goes into my office and stare at me typing

[a_ak57]

typing in the dark for those who aren't perfect touch typists?

I've heard the dark room argument many times and I think that it's complete balderdash.
There are no perfect touch typists, but that's besides the point. Even in the darkest room you will always have at least one source of light strong enough to let you read the legends off your key caps. That source of light is your computer screen.

Not necessarily.  I have my keyboard on one of those pull out trays so I don't get any light from the monitor.  And I don't keep my monitor as bright as other people seem to so it doesn't exactly illuminate the room.

[ideus]

I like the sound of rubber dome keyboards

This opinion is very popular, millions of rubber dome users share it; therefore, it does not belong in this thread.

 ) ) )

Right, I should go start an Unpopular Mechanical Keyboard Opinions thread. :3

Or a popular rubber dome keyboard opinions.

[bjb39]

about a million times yeah

not to sound like an ******* lol, just letting you know that like half of GH doesn't really like them either

Ha. Sorry, I spend a lot of time at /r/mk and everyone over there seems to love them.

[localredhead]

I'm pretty sure having keyboard opinions in general are unpopular for anyone that doesn't frequent this site.

[moshimalloe]

I'm pretty sure having keyboard opinions in general are unpopular for anyone that doesn't frequent this site.

This is so meta.

[Wyckie]

- Scissors are better for gaming than mech keyboards (less travel distance)

I cringed a bit, which should be the goal of  a 'real' unpopular opinions... Well done.

[localredhead]

I'm pretty sure having keyboard opinions in general are unpopular for anyone that doesn't frequent this site.

This is so meta.

   ::sniffs::  I smell a programmer

[E3E]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

[hwood34]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

The ****

[njbair]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

The ****

Nobody said you have to post your actual opinions. Just unpopular ones.

[jerue]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

[ideus]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

The ****

Nobody said you have to post your actual opinions. Just unpopular ones.

That is right; however, I think that we tend to understand that if we have to share an opinion, it should be ours.

[jonathanyu]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

[E3E]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

The ****

Nobody said you have to post your actual opinions. Just unpopular ones.

You get the idea! 

Except...

I really do like typing on bare switches.

I... I mean... Caps are just for pictures, right? NO ONE REALLY TYPES WITH THEM, RIGHT?

[Snowdog993]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

The ****

Nobody said you have to post your actual opinions. Just unpopular ones.

You get the idea! 

Except...

I really do like typing on bare switches.

I... I mean... Caps are just for pictures, right? NO ONE REALLY TYPES WITH THEM, RIGHT?

Yeah, try buckling spring!

[Weltschmerz]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

Like typing on small robotic nipples... yessss

[jonathanyu]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

The ****

Nobody said you have to post your actual opinions. Just unpopular ones.

You get the idea! 

Except...

I really do like typing on bare switches.

I... I mean... Caps are just for pictures, right? NO ONE REALLY TYPES WITH THEM, RIGHT?

no, seriously no

[swimmingbird]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

If you can reach 50wpm with no caps and post a video of it I'll send you a brocap

[E3E]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

If you can reach 50wpm with no caps and post a video of it I'll send you a brocap

Dunno if serious, but here ya go, boss.

The only artisan I have is one from the lovely bcred bottle. So if you are serious, I'd appreciate it! I'm not super big on artisans, but I think it'd be cool to have at least one brocap.

[SploogeFactory]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

If you can reach 50wpm with no caps and post a video of it I'll send you a brocap

Dunno if serious, but here ya go, boss.

The only artisan I have is one from the lovely bcred bottle. So if you are serious, I'd appreciate it! I'm not super big on artisans, but I think it'd be cool to have at least one brocap.

Your word is your bond? Swimmingbird? haha!

[jerue]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

If you can reach 50wpm with no caps and post a video of it I'll send you a brocap

Dunno if serious, but here ya go, boss.

The only artisan I have is one from the lovely bcred bottle. So if you are serious, I'd appreciate it! I'm not super big on artisans, but I think it'd be cool to have at least one brocap.

[swimmingbird]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

If you can reach 50wpm with no caps and post a video of it I'll send you a brocap

Dunno if serious, but here ya go, boss.

The only artisan I have is one from the lovely bcred bottle. So if you are serious, I'd appreciate it! I'm not super big on artisans, but I think it'd be cool to have at least one brocap.

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Got to at least do it on typeracer :p

[E3E]

Unpopular opinion #1:

Typing on bare switches is so much better than typing on actual key caps. 

I would rather type on bare switches if it meant not using thin ABS 

If you can reach 50wpm with no caps and post a video of it I'll send you a brocap

Dunno if serious, but here ya go, boss.

The only artisan I have is one from the lovely bcred bottle. So if you are serious, I'd appreciate it! I'm not super big on artisans, but I think it'd be cool to have at least one brocap.

Show Image

Got to at least do it on typeracer :p

If I do this again and you're BSin, I'm never going to forget this. :P My right wrist isn't being very pleasant right now.

[ripwallet]

Starting this hobby was a mistake.

*For my wallet

Is how i feel lol

[E3E]

If you're srs, I'll make an Alps-to-MX stem and that will be the only cap I ever put on my Dell AT101.

If not.

ಠ_ಠ

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[ideus]

Starting this hobby was a mistake.

*For my wallet

Is how i feel lol

Must of the stuff you get could be re-sell at any time, in the worst case scenario you can get your money back.

[trenzafeeds]

Starting this hobby was a mistake.

*For my wallet

Is how i feel lol

Must of the stuff you get could be re-sell at any time, in the worst case scenario you can get your money back.

Yeah, I used to trade Dota items, and those things depreciate in value amazingly fast. It's nice knowing I could resell most of my keyboards in a couple years for at least the price I bought them for, if not more.

[ideus]

Starting this hobby was a mistake.

*For my wallet

Is how i feel lol

Must of the stuff you get could be re-sell at any time, in the worst case scenario you can get your money back.

Yeah, I used to trade Dota items, and those things depreciate in value amazingly fast. It's nice knowing I could resell most of my keyboards in a couple years for at least the price I bought them for, if not more.

Yeah, besides, you had the chance to try them as long as you want; finally, the opportunity to decide if they fit you, or not.

[swimmingbird]

If you're srs, I'll make an Alps-to-MX stem and that will be the only cap I ever put on my Dell AT101.

If not.

ಠ_ಠ

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Bravo!

Send me your details and I will be sending you a Black Cherokey (MX) when I get them

[ramnes]

My today's unpopular opinion: HHKB arrow combos suck.

[ideus]

My today's unpopular opinion: HHKB arrow combos suck.

Compare them with how accessible the Space+IJKL are.

[azhdar]

My today's unpopular opinion: HHKB arrow combos suck.

Gotta agree, diamond style arrows is ok but it's just on a wrong position way too close to the fn key, makes hand movement wrong.

[alexjd99]

I like my K70
I think the Ducky Mini actually doesn't look half bad.
(Kinda keyboard related) I think trackballs are absolutely horrible.
I also hate Model M's.

[ramnes]

Compare them with how accessible the Space+IJKL are.

Yeah, I really need to try that. Are you actually using it?

Today I'm using my right mods to make arrows on the first layer, which is very good, but then it doesn't work on HHKB-like or winkeyless layouts.

Gotta agree, diamond style arrows is ok but it's just on a wrong position way too close to the fn key, makes hand movement wrong.

I feel like everything is wrong. Diamond style force you to use only 2 fingers for 4 keys, which is dumb. Even HJKL from Vi makes more sens. The Fn key being on the complete right force you to move the hand so much that you loose all the benefit of the 60%, and you still have to use your pinky to make a combo...

[alexjd99]

I like my K70
I think the Ducky Mini actually n't look half .
(Kinda keyboard related) I think trackballs are absolutely horrible.
I also hate Model M's.

Also forgot to mention, I don't get why some people pay $500 for Gons.

[ideus]

Compare them with how accessible the Space+IJKL are.

Yeah, I really need to try that. Are you actually using it?

Today I'm using my right mods to make arrows on the first layer, which is very good, but then it doesn't work on HHKB-like or winkeyless layouts.

Gotta agree, diamond style arrows is ok but it's just on a wrong position way too close to the fn key, makes hand movement wrong.

I feel like everything is wrong. Diamond style force you to use only 2 fingers for 4 keys, which is dumb. Even HJKL from Vi makes more sens. The Fn key being on the complete right force you to move the hand so much that you loose all the benefit of the 60%, and you still have to use your pinky to make a combo...

If you are on windows, I encourage you to try TouchCursor, it is a no brainer, so easy to use, and so effective. I installed it in January this year, and it works like charm. I have not had to use my GON's second layer since then. I have mapped even the function keys and now I can use the same layout even in my laptop.

[ramnes]

Gentoo here, but I guess I could do that with my FaceU firmware. If not, shouldn't take long to do it on user land.

[crovax3000]

In general, I don't like backlighting. Every now and then it's nice to see an artisan lit up, but other than that, I just have it off.

[RenegadeParadox]

In general, I don't like backlighting. Every now and then it's nice to see an artisan lit up, but other than that, I just have it off.

I couldn't agree more. I think the whole RGB LED thing is just added cost with little to no value added. I have my Ducky Mini that I enjoy but in reality I wouldn't bug me at all of it had no LEDs and was 10$-15$ cheaper. Especially since I want to dress it up with much nicer Keycaps.

[crovax3000]

In general, I don't like backlighting. Every now and then it's nice to see an artisan lit up, but other than that, I just have it off.

I couldn't agree more. I think the whole RGB LED thing is just added cost with little to no value added. I have my Ducky Mini that I enjoy but in reality I wouldn't bug me at all of it had no LEDs and was 10$-15$ cheaper. Especially since I want to dress it up with much nicer Keycaps.

It also makes the keyboard look kind of cheap/gimmicky to have 20 colors flashing across the thing.

[SploogeFactory]

If you're srs, I'll make an Alps-to-MX stem and that will be the only cap I ever put on my Dell AT101.

If not.

ಠ_ಠ

feature=youtu.be

Bravo!

Send me your details and I will be sending you a Black Cherokey (MX) when I get them

+1 for the follow through man, nice to see!

[E3E]

If you're srs, I'll make an Alps-to-MX stem and that will be the only cap I ever put on my Dell AT101.

If not.

ಠ_ಠ

feature=youtu.be

Bravo!

Send me your details and I will be sending you a Black Cherokey (MX) when I get them

+1 for the follow through man, nice to see!

Many thanks from me as well! I thought it was fun to try out for, but I had no idea if it was a serious offer. 

[swimmingbird]

I like my K70
I think the Ducky Mini actually n't look half .
(Kinda keyboard related) I think trackballs are absolutely horrible.
I also hate Model M's.

Also forgot to mention, I don't get why some people pay $500 for Gons.

Gotta have one board that's more expensive than the clack you put on it  )

[swimmingbird]

If you're srs, I'll make an Alps-to-MX stem and that will be the only cap I ever put on my Dell AT101.

If not.

ಠ_ಠ

feature=youtu.be

Bravo!

Send me your details and I will be sending you a Black Cherokey (MX) when I get them

+1 for the follow through man, nice to see!

Many thanks from me as well! I thought it was fun to try out for, but I had no idea if it was a serious offer. 

No worries It's stuff like this that makes the community a fun place to spend time

[W_hinklebottom]

I think it is ok to let the free market dictate value of artasians on the secondary market.

[alexjd99]

If you're srs, I'll make an Alps-to-MX stem and that will be the only cap I ever put on my Dell AT101.

If not.

ಠ_ಠ

feature=youtu.be

Bravo!

Send me your details and I will be sending you a Black Cherokey (MX) when I get them

+1 for the follow through man,  to see!

Many thanks from me as well! I thought it was fun to try out for, but I had no idea if it was a serious offer. 

No worries It's stuff like this that makes the community a fun place to spend time

Decided to do it too for fun, (not expecting an artisan, just wanted to see if I could do it for fun)
There should be some sort of weekly typing contest with challenges like this, I like these sorts of this.