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Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: v193r on Tue, 15 February 2011, 00:43:47: I mean not mech kbs in general but continuously using a specific model or keyboard.

I've been using my hhkb for 4 months and am lovin it.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/5441021100_7529ba6a01_b.jpg)
Also post your favorite pic of your mech kb.
Here is a spreadsheet everyone can add how much time they have spend on a their mech kb.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ai8nX_xH9Tr8dGN5NlA1ZjRWbnB6ai11UEFYNWRGaUE&hl=en

Feel free editing the spreadsheet, im not so spreadsheet savvy.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: sawedust on Tue, 15 February 2011, 00:54:20: I just received mine today, a tenkeyless Filco with brown switches. This is my first foray into the world of mechanical keyboards, so for your poll I'll have to say one day.

Will edit this post for pictures later!
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: denydog on Tue, 15 February 2011, 05:41:22: I bought my first mechanical just three weeks ago.

Between reading some keyboard forums, and having a "special" keyboard, it has motivated me to practice touch typing an hour or so a day, in an attempt to get my skills back. I'm starting to suspect I have Alzheimers or some other neurological disease because even though I know better, too often I'll use the correct finger for a letter, but on the wrong hand. Maybe it's digital dyslexia?

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u179/denydog/DPP_JPG_DeckKeyboard0009.jpg)
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: keyb_gr on Tue, 15 February 2011, 08:51:08: Believe it or not, the very same blue label 1391403 has been gracing my desk ever since 2002... or even 2001? There were times when it would be pushed aside by the G80-3000 with blues (originally acquired soon after) for weeks or months, but there's enough space for two board here nowadays. Don't think I've ever taken any "artsy" shots of either.

Funny, seems I have a blue theme going on. I even like blue, but rather than singing the blues, I'd prefer soul.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: kps on Tue, 15 February 2011, 09:47:32: My first Kinesis contoured has been in continuous use since '98.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: audioave10 on Tue, 15 February 2011, 09:47:36: Deck Legend - 10 months
Cherry G80-3000 - 8 months
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: Jef on Tue, 15 February 2011, 12:27:09: My NMB is about 15 years old
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: Superfluous Parentheses on Tue, 15 February 2011, 13:38:53: I'd been using a Model M for about a year, then I bought a HHKB Pro last summer. I like it so much I just ordered another one (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=15333).
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 15 February 2011, 13:41:11: Been using my Model M for about a year also, and have been using my TG3 for about 2 months.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: runeazn on Tue, 15 February 2011, 13:42:25: couple of months
wanted a blue cherry cuz i am dissapointed with my brown :(
but the blue ones were out of stock :(
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: pitashen on Tue, 15 February 2011, 13:45:20: DSI Modular Keyboard with Cherry Brown for my Hackintosh. Been using it for like a year now. Overall, very happy with it.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: hfcobra on Tue, 15 February 2011, 13:45:44: i used blues on the Xarmor u9bl for a month, then moved and bought a filco with browns and a Realforce with variable weights. I love them both so much that i switch boards every week. :) The realforce also get to do all my school papers and the Filco gets all the gaming. :D
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: Daniel Beaver on Tue, 15 February 2011, 14:54:17: I used a Model M on and off for about 5 years, and a Filco for the last 6 months.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: turbocharged on Tue, 15 February 2011, 15:13:19: Been using my Deck Legend Fire for about a month now. Doubt that will change as my primary keyboard for years to come (at least on my home computer).
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: Warduke on Tue, 15 February 2011, 18:43:00: Got my first mechanical keyboard, a Unicomp Customizer 104 over three weeks ago I absolutely love buckling springs.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: drsauced on Tue, 15 February 2011, 18:59:25: A Model M at work for 4 months, and a Deck Legend Ice 1 month at home.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: Citna on Tue, 15 February 2011, 21:11:27: I've been using a Ducky 9008 with browns for a little over a month now and it's great!
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: t13 on Tue, 15 February 2011, 21:20:41: I used my first AEKII for 10 years, then, when a key died last year, moved on to my second AEKII. I'd been using a Model M at work for 5 years, but recently retired it for an older, better Model M. Waiting for Unicomp's Mac announcement (soon?!?), and to likely get a Tactile Pro 3 to boot.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: db_Iodine on Wed, 16 February 2011, 02:09:15: Quote from: kalrykh;295866
About 3 months and I've acquired 8 mechs so far. It's a disease.

I've been using mechanicals for about 4 months now and so far I've only bought 5 of them, but I have 3 more on the way so we're tied.
Title: how long have you been using your mech kb?
Post by: calavera on Wed, 16 February 2011, 02:23:01: I've been using mech keyboards since 2006 I think. I've had my share of keyboards but I'm not a collector or a hoarder. I sell what I dont use and move on to something new. So far the real force has stuck with me for 3+ years.