Author Topic: No Choice! One keyboard! That's it! (Read 19807 times)

Snowdog993 · « **on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:33:25 »

I know quite a few of you have quite an extensive keyboard collection. But then the hammer falls, and you can only use one keyboard for the rest of your days.

What would you decide on? Ouch!

No turning back or being wishy-washy.

My choice would be (suprisingly) my IBM 51G8572 (White Label) Manufactured for IBM by Lexmark. It's my favorite keyboard. A hint of nostalgia to me. But then again I'm kinda biased toward one line of keyboards.

monotagary · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:38:55 »

HHKB always forever.

Lurch · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:42:53 »

62-key model f w/ hhkb layout

fohat.digs · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:43:22 »

One pair of shoes is all that you will be allowed to own.

C5Allroad · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:44:46 »

Since I'm looking at getting a kul with clears, I'd have to say that board lol.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:46:50 »

Buckling springs. 122-key Model F or M with ANSI mod. But any IBM buckling spring would be acceptable.

Anything else is illogical.

E TwentyNine · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:49:06 »

Production only boards, no modifications?

SSK.

JPG · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:49:46 »

Model F for sure, either AT or SpaceUnsaver. As long as it's a decent layout and not too wide (F122 is too wide for me, except for gaming).

exitfire401 · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:52:50 »

Kingsaver. As much as I love cup rubber, I don't think I'd miss it enough to constitute keeping the hhkb over it. It even has King in he name.

1391406 · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 11:02:27 »

Without a doubt the 122-key IBM Model F, and particularly with the ANSI mod.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 11:04:05 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:43:22

One pair of shoes is all that you will be allowed to own.

Awww c'mon Fohat! What one will it be?

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 11:05:32 »

Quote from: E TwentyNine on Mon, 19 January 2015, 10:49:06

Production only boards, no modifications?

SSK.

No, not necessarily. It just has to be one.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 11:09:44 »

Probably an IBM model f, or something similar. I love buckling springs

Oobly · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 11:51:14 »

My DIY ergonomic board, but with 62g ErgoClears. It currently has Browns on the alpha keys.

Findecanor · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:03:42 »

The Phantom I am using now. Things I've put together myself are more dear to me. Lubed MX Clears and TKL layout are my favourite.

slickmamba · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:08:54 »

If I had one, probably an ssk, bolt modded
it'd probably last my entire life

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:13:34 »

I would have to go full-sized, since I would lose the ability to supplement something smaller with a numpad (that's two boards). Even if I didn't think I would use it, I couldn't make the choice knowing that I could never use a numpad for the rest of my life.

My choice is 4704 107-key Model F, since Model F BS is the best and that board has the most compatible layout (of the boards I own). If I had an F-122, I might have said that.

Sygaldry · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:15:04 »

HHKB forever.

snoopy · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:15:53 »

Industrial SSK

Sencha · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:16:56 »

HHKB forever.

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:22:28 »

Kishsaver, I don't own one but I've tried two and they feel far to good to not be the answer.

Edit: If you have to own it or be able to get it in the future, I'll simplify my answer to any Model F.

katushkin · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:30:08 »

Does it have to be your own one?

If yes, then my WASD with clears and Nuclear DSA.

If not my own, then a GON TKL with ergo clears, orange and white LEDs, Cherry Replica set.

Jotokun · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:44:56 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:13:34

I would have to go full-sized, since I would lose the ability to supplement something smaller with a numpad (that's two boards). Even if I didn't think I would use it, I couldn't make the choice knowing that I could never use a numpad for the rest of my life.

My choice is 4704 107-key Model F, since Model F BS is the best and that board has the most compatible layout (of the boards I own). If I had an F-122, I might have said that.

Opposite here. I have an F-122, and love it, but it's a little too big to comfortably use with a mouse. If I had a 4707, that would easily be my answer.

Still, Capacitive BS is Capacitive BS. If it has to be something you already own, I'd still go with the F-122.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:55:21 »

We can all dream of something out of reach. Unfortunately, it has to be something you already own, or can own in the near future. I think that's fair.

Data · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:57:37 »

I refuse to choose! I reject your reality and substitute my own!

gr1618 · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:00:42 »

Dihedral · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:05:01 »

A TKL / MergedTK layout board with Complicated blue alps, magically modified to have MX Stems and nice Olivetti thick PBT keycaps. Total RGB backlighting, fully programmable, built as solidly as a Saturn V Rocket and a flipped spacebar. And a red escape key. Gotta have a red escape key.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:06:49 »

Quote from: Data on Mon, 19 January 2015, 12:57:37

I refuse to choose! I reject your reality and substitute my own!

Push the Infinity key Data! You'll come up with something!

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:11:36 »

I would just stick with my daily driver ducky shine 2 with stock mx clears.

Also you didn't say we couldn't change the keycaps

so I'll start with the leopold thick pbt side prints I have and if I had to change them would be GMK dolch doubleshot abs.

Puddsy · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:13:51 »

KUL ES-87

snipars · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:16:42 »

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:28:49 »

6019284 aka 4704 62 key Model F. Layout like the Poker X.

Roibhilin · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 15:19:06 »

HHKB or a Duck Viper w/ ergo clears

Hypersphere · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 15:32:55 »

My IBM Model F62 "Kishsaver", after I have completed the restoration and conversion to USB.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 15:33:22 »

~~Filco Majestouch-2 (104) that I modded with 85g lubed Clears.~~

Nah, my KMAC with Blacks.

ideus · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 15:37:25 »

Any layout with my modded ergo clears. If possible, a layout with arrows, but it would not be a requirement. I'd prefer also TKL or smaller to allow some space for the mouse.

dante · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 15:55:16 »

KBParadise V60MTS w/ Quiet-Click Matias Alps.

If I wasn't so worthless at modifying things (at 41yo - I still haven't figured out what I'm good for) I'd give a slight nudge towards a ANSI modded Model F.

Keybatant · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:05:36 »

Only one ?

Sounds like punishment, well probably I'll need to ask almighty Keyboard Oracle first...

Melvang · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:16:23 »

I would say either a 4704 77 key
F XT
F AT with ansi mod and numpad area modded to 4x5 matrix.

Any of those would work for me.

hwood34 · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:18:49 »

456GT w/ vintage MX Blues, my dream board

clacktalk · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:20:59 »

i've bought and sold quite a few keyboard before settling down with my kmac happy w/ 62g clears.

crazy how i almost sold this thing because SA profile was not for me and was ruining my overall experience. cherry profile is life

ShawnMeg · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 17:35:36 »

IBM Model F122

Magna224 · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 17:53:43 »

I would want a NIB omnikey with blue alps.

suicidal_orange · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 18:01:17 »

Out of the 2.5 boards I own (a nine year old Cherry rubber dome, a Ducky Zero with MX reds, and a JD40 with no switches) I'd have to pick the Cherry

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 18:20:34 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:18:49

456GT w/ vintage MX Blues, my dream board

Blues in an OTD board is heresy

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ideus · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 20:07:28 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:20:59

i've bought and sold quite a few keyboard before settling down with my kmac happy w/ 62g clears.

crazy how i almost sold this thing because SA profile was not for me and was ruining my overall experience. cherry profile is life

I agree, Cherry profile is very good. I just change my Cherry sets when I get bored with the neutral classic colors.

hwood34 · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 20:11:25 »

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Mon, 19 January 2015, 18:20:34

Quote from: hwood34 on Mon, 19 January 2015, 16:18:49
456GT w/ vintage MX Blues, my dream board

Blues in an OTD board is heresy )

sweet, sweet heresy

demik · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 20:12:34 »

> OP asks for one keyboard
> people name 3

hhkb 4 lyfe.

atectatifern · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 20:15:36 »

Poker w/clears. I do get to keep more than one keycap set, right?

jacobolus · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 19 January 2015, 20:25:45 »

DIY (split column-staggered sculpted with lots of thumb buttons) ergo keyboard + built-in double trackpoint + built-in 3D trackball on ball transfer unit bearings + built-in several more mousewheel-type analog inputs + maybe a 6DOF spaceball thing.

Switches = Alps plate spring (or whatever HaaTa manages to build in the next 5 years)
Keycaps = DSS-ish spherical profile, legends irrelevant
Fully programmable firmware that can mix/match functions from analog and digital inputs, with macro recording & other fancy features


120/100g linear Zealio R1 GMK Hyperfuse 'Split everything' perfection	MX Clear SA Hack'd by Geeks EasyAVR mod

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Author Topic: No Choice! One keyboard! That's it! (Read 19807 times)