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Title: What does your keyboard say about you?
Post by: Typey Toes on Tue, 10 April 2012, 06:00:23: Does a users keyboard of choice(s) reflect their lifestyle, beliefs and overall personal hygiene?

How many keyboards are too many and, how often do you rotate them?

Has it become a concern amongst family and friends?

Are the YouTube typing videos disturbing for most people?
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Post by: Djuzuh on Tue, 10 April 2012, 06:02:33: We probably can assume that the people having expensive keyboards like to type on a nice keyboard.
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Post by: fossala on Tue, 10 April 2012, 06:04:11: People with HHKB are awesome. But that is obvious as well.
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Post by: Typey Toes on Tue, 10 April 2012, 06:25:35: Perceptive, but does not address the tough love questions I asked.
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Post by: cactux on Tue, 10 April 2012, 06:27:40: In my case, it was one of the key reasons to force me to learn toucht typing
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Post by: Typey Toes on Tue, 10 April 2012, 06:32:57: Me too.
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Post by: submarinekitty2 on Thu, 26 April 2012, 04:10:39: I don't know about the whole keyboard, but my switch preference describes me accurately.
MX Browns: I'm Southeast Asian and introverted
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Post by: audioave10 on Thu, 26 April 2012, 10:39:46: I'm just a brute...banging away on my Cherry Blacks.
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Post by: stereophonic on Thu, 26 April 2012, 11:19:55: I'm ashamed of my blank keycaps. Yet I won't buy a keyboard that is any different.
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Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 26 April 2012, 16:54:09: All my keyboards are awesome.

You can figure out the rest.
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Post by: kaen on Thu, 26 April 2012, 17:16:06: Quote from: audioave10;582749
I'm just a brute...banging away on my Cherry Blacks.

I second this.
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Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 29 April 2012, 17:11:43: OK, really old, pretty big, pretty bad, strong but gentle, good to work with if you are reasonable and logical and understand the positives and negatives of the situation.

Keyboard - Model F, 122-key terminal, manufactured during Reagan's first term, 22"x9"x3" (or, over half a meter x 1/4 of a meter x 8 cm with legs down), weighs about as much as each of my children did at birth, the most exquisitely satisfying keyboard experience of my life. (ps - I also own numerous other buckling springs, and have some nice Cherry blues, Monterey blues, and Alps whites and blacks carefully packed in the basement, but we are not talking about them.) Immaculately clean at all times, in perfect repair.

Me - MWM, born during Truman's second term, over 6' and over 220 lbs (1.85 m x 100 kg) (or 16 stone for you Brits), earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do at 56, college-educated professional, natural-born teacher and good with children, but also passionate with a bit of a temper. Clean and likes my environment neat, but not always able to do everything I want.

What am I forgetting? Oh, beliefs. I am not a believer. If it ain't science, it's fiction. (I made that up years ago. Give me credit for it.)
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Post by: demik on Sun, 29 April 2012, 19:33:14: hhkb.

thinks he's a bad ass.

far from it >.>
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Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 29 April 2012, 19:55:52: I'm not a bad ass, but my keyboard is.

I am a teddy bear.

I bet that my keyboard would could defeat this test, although I probably could not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOO1Z4u2Aq4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOO1Z4u2Aq4)
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Post by: sth on Sun, 29 April 2012, 20:16:24: All my keyboard says about me is that I'm a nerd for things that have little useful application with poor impulse control.
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Post by: Demofly on Sun, 29 April 2012, 21:07:51: It says I'm a geek.
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Post by: Lanx on Mon, 30 April 2012, 12:09:32: kinesis looks too weird to be ergonomic so i guess geeky/nerdy. (even tho no one is allowed on my computer and is pw protected, the keyboard alone is intimidation enough)
Title: What does your keyboard say about you?
Post by: rknize on Mon, 30 April 2012, 13:10:02: I primarily use Model M's. Despite having acquired a few Cherry MX boards since coming here, I find I am happier with my buckling springs. I guess that means I am stuck in the '80s. This is further reinforced by my choice in transportation. :)

Quote from: Lanx;586399
kinesis looks too weird to be ergonomic so i guess geeky/nerdy. (even tho no one is allowed on my computer and is pw protected, the keyboard alone is intimidation enough)

A trackball is enough to keep people away from my computer. I love it when they try to slide it around on my desk.
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Post by: Djuzuh on Mon, 30 April 2012, 13:15:46: Blank keyboards + weird layout + linux with uncommon windows manager means: My computer is mine, don't touch it, you won't even be able to use it.
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Post by: Typey Toes on Wed, 02 January 2013, 18:44:34: Finally purchased my first Model M, new (as can be). Awaiting delivery.
Not sure what the M says about me yet, suspect poor replacement for vintage sports cars...
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Post by: inteli722 on Wed, 02 January 2013, 20:19:48: Mine says "I'm a Noob with mechanical keyboards"

Seriously. Just a Leopold with a red escape key I got for free from EK. I'm hoping my Phantom will change that to "Overly obsessed keyboardist".
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Post by: rek55 on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:21:05: Blank keyboard = I don't need to look at the keyboard!
Adding some colored keycaps = Ok, maybe I need to look a little...

I'm hoping this kb will help me type faster / with less effort and be a useful tool to help me learn dvorak. It is also the ultimate place for expression on my desk, as it is the thing I use most frequently, and that which anyone coming in to my office would most likely notice. My keyboard might as well be an extension of me, so it makes sense to make it reflect my tastes.
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Post by: razorsharpgears on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:57:21: My keyboard definitely tells me I'm a Geek, now for the Hacker part...
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:59:02: I don't know if it's my keyboard that says "pimp" or if that's just my pimperish style.
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Post by: razorsharpgears on Thu, 03 January 2013, 01:18:46: Just wait for this site to get back: http://pimpmykeyboard.com/ (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/)
And then you can do some real damage!
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Post by: asura on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:11:56: Hmmm... I'm dressed head to toe in black without any logos or lettering, and so's my keyboard.

(http://www.archidose.org/Blog/book-black.jpg)

I sometimes get a bit grubby if I'm working somewhere dirty, or with rouge, but I always clean up - especially under my finger nails.

I can see myself having four or five keyboards, I'd say ten was too many and twenty+ is excessive.

I think my general nature and chaotic way of life tends to give people more than enough to be concerned about without worrying about keyboards.

I have no idea, haven't looked at any.
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:14:53: So you're saying my keyboards say I'm excessive? I agree with that. But pimps usually are, right?
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Post by: TAdams on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:33:06: I have more than one. So if they said anything I think it would be that I am indecisive. :))
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Post by: KangarooZombies on Fri, 04 January 2013, 21:45:21: I have a few, but my current favorite says im a minimalist.
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Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Fri, 04 January 2013, 22:14:30: Played Rugby and powerlifted in undergrad, so on the surface I look like a juiced jock but as soon as I pull out my gadgets/keyboards people def pull a confused look.

Still learning but the the HHKB Pro2 is def representative of my true, sometimes hidden geek.
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Post by: Rinsaku on Fri, 04 January 2013, 22:48:58: Minimalist and variety!
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Post by: razorsharpgears on Sat, 05 January 2013, 01:01:49: Quote from: Rinsaku on Fri, 04 January 2013, 22:48:58
Minimalist and variety!
How can you have both?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qH1RLECre7w/T5kZKXn2OAI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/L7xaKBMZhWc/s1600/jackie-chan-wtf.png)
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Post by: Sifo on Sat, 05 January 2013, 01:33:20: Cold (blue and white theme), elitest (blank keys), gamer
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Post by: Hak Foo on Sat, 05 January 2013, 02:16:34: My work boards over the years:

* Ordinary 1391401
* 1391401 modded with white LEDs, red dyed caps, and a trim of fake suede fabric around a painted-black case.
* 122M
* Ducky 1008, blue, with cream-cheese-and-green caps.

MessageL Pay attention to me, but not too much. And feel free to find me very, very, strange.
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Post by: davkol on Sat, 05 January 2013, 06:46:56: My primary keyboards are Noppoo Choc Mini, blank TypeMatrix 2030, and dem thinkpads. All of them are *reasonably* minimalist, rather quiet, plain-looking, and more or less unusable for other people (due to Colemak, matrix layout on the TypeMatrix with blank keycaps, and trackpoint or trackball instead of a mouse/touchpad). I guess it says a lot about me.
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Post by: Rinsaku on Sat, 05 January 2013, 14:01:00: Quote from: razorsharpgears on Sat, 05 January 2013, 01:01:49
Quote from: Rinsaku on Fri, 04 January 2013, 22:48:58
Minimalist and variety!
How can you have both?
Show Image
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qH1RLECre7w/T5kZKXn2OAI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/L7xaKBMZhWc/s1600/jackie-chan-wtf.png)

Minimalism in terms of layout/form factor and a variety of switch types to choose from in term of variety!
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Post by: vun on Sat, 05 January 2013, 14:26:58: I don't know, my keyboard usually keeps its mouth shut, but I'm sure it'd praise me for my clean hands if you asked it.
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Post by: razorsharpgears on Sat, 05 January 2013, 15:02:05: Quote from: Rinsaku on Sat, 05 January 2013, 14:01:00
Quote from: razorsharpgears on Sat, 05 January 2013, 01:01:49
Quote from: Rinsaku on Fri, 04 January 2013, 22:48:58
Minimalist and variety!
How can you have both?
Show Image
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qH1RLECre7w/T5kZKXn2OAI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/L7xaKBMZhWc/s1600/jackie-chan-wtf.png)

Minimalism in terms of layout/form factor and a variety of switch types to choose from in term of variety!
I see, I see.
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Post by: keymaster on Sat, 05 January 2013, 15:29:47: Minimalist.
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Post by: m_enanos on Sat, 05 January 2013, 15:33:14: Mine says "Next time try a different switch u idiot..."
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Post by: BossBorot on Sun, 06 January 2013, 21:49:15: To most people that see it at work it probably identifies me as an office space Milton type who is over concerned with trivial gadgets. However my 4360x1440 monitor setup likely stands out more in this regard at work compared with the provided 1280x1024 monitors.
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Post by: deepthawt on Sun, 06 January 2013, 22:46:41: mostly I just say tippity tap tip tap, quietly because I'm Matias Quiet Pro. Translated it means my owner is a hedonist that enjoys physical interaction and is respectful to the sensitivities of others. I'm un-badged, not one of the crowd, my owner is secure enough to choose a varietal switch instead of running with the crowd. He appreciates traditional values without being inflexible. Women see me and don't understand. Men see me and don''t understand.
unmm excuse me!!
I think my keyboard talks about me when I'm not around.
Sometimes I come back and the caps-lock is on..
once even the scroll lock was on!!!
I suspect cats were involved.

fortunately my keyboards' has a wry sense of humor, as you can tell by reading this. I deny any involvement.
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Post by: keymaster on Sun, 06 January 2013, 22:47:51: Quote from: BossBorot on Sun, 06 January 2013, 21:49:15
To most people that see it at work it probably identifies me as an office space Milton type who is over concerned with trivial gadgets. However my 4360x1440 monitor setup likely stands out more in this regard at work compared with the provided 1280x1024 monitors.

...so do you have a red stapler? ;D