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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] GMK CYL 1520
« Last post by chaos2theory on Fri, 19 April 2024, 16:17:04 »
I cannot believe I missed this after following this keycap set for literally years.

Any chance there will be a second GB?
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Interest Checks / Re: GMK Rainy Day (round 2)
« Last post by Rob27shred on Fri, 19 April 2024, 15:23:20 »
Nice looking set.

Any chance you'd consider classic legends for Print, Pause, and the numpad (at least just the number key sublegends/arrows). I think it tends to look nicer on icon+text modifier sets. While the cleaner look does seem to go better with icon-only sets. Admittedly, I did Print/Scroll/Pause on Dolch R5 before, but seeing it in person made me change my mind.

for example...

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Also, I know it's not depicted as clearly on the render, but can we just make sure that Pg Up and Pg Dn, etc actually have the space between "Pg" and "Up/Dn"? Don't know if I've seen GMK ever go with it altogether, but sometimes they do seem to go with as-depicted renders so just covering ground there by mentioning it.

Otherwise, it's nice to see proper legends on 1.5u Backspace and stepped Caps Lock. :thumb: GLWIC/GB!

I second both suggestion Lightning made here. The classic legends with front print for print/scroll/pause definitely hit different IMO. Then I'm thinking it's just the renders, but I also would like to see a space between Pg & Up/Down on the finished sets.
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Interest Checks / Re: GMK Rainy Day (round 2)
« Last post by LightningXI on Fri, 19 April 2024, 14:57:27 »
Nice looking set.

Any chance you'd consider classic legends for Print, Pause, and the numpad (at least just the number key sublegends/arrows). I think it tends to look nicer on icon+text modifier sets. While the cleaner look does seem to go better with icon-only sets. Admittedly, I did Print/Scroll/Pause on Dolch R5 before, but seeing it in person made me change my mind.

for example...



Also, I know it's not depicted as clearly on the render, but can we just make sure that Pg Up and Pg Dn, etc actually have the space between "Pg" and "Up/Dn"? Don't know if I've seen GMK ever go with it altogether, but sometimes they do seem to go with as-depicted renders so just covering ground there by mentioning it.

Otherwise, it's nice to see proper legends on 1.5u Backspace and stepped Caps Lock. :thumb: GLWIC/GB!
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Other Geeky Stuff / Re: SSD capacity
« Last post by TomahawkLabs on Fri, 19 April 2024, 14:41:17 »
Looks like we will get bigger SSDs soon, phinix is now a happy hippo :)

Bring on 8TB SSD for $200! :D

https://www.techpowerup.com/321557/samsung-readies-290-layer-3d-nand-for-may-2024-debut-planning-430-layer-for-2025

The biggest winner here IMO is the users. I've been into PCs since the late 00s. Hard drive wiring was always a pain, now every Mobo has 2 NVME slots and there are now power or data wire to run. Much roomier and easier to manager. I can also see a future in which case manufactures opt out of having 2.5" drives even. Just use NVME.
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Keyboard Keycaps / Re: New URSA keycaps profile for Topre keyboards
« Last post by phinix on Fri, 19 April 2024, 14:34:24 »
I love the idea of turning my Realforce 104U into the equivalent of a HighProfile Realforce with some nice, tall spherical keycaps.

Yep, I'm thinking of grabbing that Minicom set.
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Keyboards / HHKB Hybrid Type S: Black or White (or Snow) for FEELS?
« Last post by iLLucionist on Fri, 19 April 2024, 14:28:11 »
Been riding Topre boards since 2012. Had most of em: HHKB, Realforce 87 45, 55, R2 104, R2 88, etc.

Gotta get me Topre for my new job. Gotta be silent, coz office. So HHKB Hybrid Type S it is..

But previously... I also felt white felt smoother than black.

Is it still true (and why so) that white (or snow) is smoother / softer / less scratchy than black?
Why?
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Keyboards / Re: Unpopular Keyboard Opinions
« Last post by TomahawkLabs on Fri, 19 April 2024, 14:15:59 »
I use Windows for work and play, but use the Apple M3501 at work. The OS key is mapped as the same OS key in Windows so it's functionally identical. I would say I struggle more from switching to the Apple AEK profile to SP SA. The bottom row is also different in number of keys and length of each key, but I don't seem to have any issues with that. I would love if my work keyboard had smaller bezels.

I can see just cause for "improving" the standard layout; however, I don't see the real value in these micro-improvements. The left side of a keyboard is a mix of 1u-2.5u keys. So the only key that can be shrunk without really changing the layout is Shift. What would you add in the space granted by shrinking the shift key? I can't think of I key or string of keys that I use enough to justify it's own button. Same goes with a split space. I like how big it is because I do use both of my thumbs to press space (mostly the right now that I am thinking about it), but more because I strike the space bar from multiple spots as I type, which is probably "incorrect" but feels better. Forgiving. On a ANSI full size there are 4u of space above the numpad that is unused and 5u worth of space around the arrow cluster that could be used for Macros/Shortcuts, etc vs modifying the existing layout.

I work T2 IT so my job doesn't involve lots of shortcuts, it mostly involves writing notes, a few shortcuts for screenshots, opening Windows apps, etc. What kinds of jobs benefit from the increased flexibility and shortcuts and how much time/effort does it save? That level of min/max seems more balanced towards: this is technically faster/easier and is fun more than it is to actual efficiency gains. But at the end of the day keyboards are a means to an end and we are just tryng to express ourselves or have a good time while doing it. I'd love to hear some real world use case where these "micro-efficiencies" are measurable benefits.
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Interest Checks / Re: GMK Rainy Day (round 2)
« Last post by Owl on Fri, 19 April 2024, 13:55:18 »
All vendors have been announced! Pricing and Group Buy dates will be coming soon. Also added HIBI artisan information. Thank you all for your patience and support!
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] W70 (65%+) | Intro Video updated Apr 19 2024
« Last post by keybay.tech on Fri, 19 April 2024, 13:26:35 »
Intro Video Uploaded
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin | In Production
« Last post by whysoda on Fri, 19 April 2024, 13:26:14 »
GB has officially wrapped and all items in the collection (keycaps, keyboard, deskmat, switches) have hit the MOQ! Thank you so much to everyone for all of your support in making this happen :)

Will provide updates here as I receive more info from the manu team.
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