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Offline wsjudd

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KeyboardCo's Bruce on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards'
« on: Thu, 11 August 2016, 15:31:33 »
Our fearless leader Bruce recently starred in a video on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards' that was produced by tech pub legends TechRadar. It's a nice look into the mind of the man behind The Keyboard Company, and its continuing focus on mechs.

If you haven't seen it yet, take a look -- we've linked it below. How many old school keyboards can you spot, and which is your favourite?
https://www.facebook.com/TechRadar/videos/10153767423888045/
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Re: KeyboardCo's Bruce on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards'
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 06 October 2016, 04:50:19 »
Great video!

I'm surprised there aren't any comments in this thread.

I used to use Dell membrane keyboards, before I rediscovered mechanical keyboards.  I have subsequently used all sorts of mechanical keyboards, currently an SSK.  It has made a difference to how a feel at work.  Sometimes I'll type more than I have to just to hear the clicking :)
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Re: KeyboardCo's Bruce on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards'
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:09:42 »
I'm surprised too! But thanks for changing that :-) I reckon I type way more with a mechanical too; there's something about the tactile and aural feedback that makes you want to keep going, faster and faster until it's a thunderstorm of clicks and clacks :-)
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Re: KeyboardCo's Bruce on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards'
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 12 October 2016, 04:41:56 »
I know what you mean.

Another reason why I have a few keyboards with different switches, so I can swap them around and enjoy the different sounds and feels (except for MX reds - they are way too light for me).
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Re: KeyboardCo's Bruce on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards'
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 12 October 2016, 05:05:12 »
Nice video, good to know Terry Pratchett was one of us :)
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Re: KeyboardCo's Bruce on 'the subliminal appeal of mechanical keyboards'
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 20 October 2016, 16:01:20 »
 Great video! Thanks for sharing :)
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