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Title: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:31:01
What would it be? Any keyboard. Customs welcome, but you gotta be specific to the T.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Michael on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:31:51
HHKB Type-S.


Also, you didn't state what yours would be :P
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: jwaz on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:32:34
HHKB HG Urushi Lacquer version with metal case. I would only type on it with the finest silk gloves.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Mandolin on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:42:08
I'd cherry greens with PBT thick caps. I don't care about the body.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: ValerieV on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:50:28
HHKB! Thank God i don't have to make that decision. It's like making me choose which child to take out in a burning house. Shame on you for making me choose!  :mad:
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: samwisekoi on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:51:47
I'm still going with IBM Model M with custom keycaps to add color and replace the useless PrtSc/ScrLock/Pause with Mute/VolDn/VolUp.

However, I may end up wanting a GH75 with Green Switches for most; tactile Gray for spacebar, and Browns for selected mods I hit lightly with my pinkie.  And outboard of that a matching numpad (no arrows), probably Browns with a Green enter key and the plus split into a plus and an equals.  USB pass-through on one device, and Cherry-profile PBT keycaps on all keys.

Do I need to specify the Fn layer of the GH75, or is the above to a "T" enough?

 - Ron | samwisekoi
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)
This Model M.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:01:05
You guys are going to force me to shell out for a HHKB.
Do I need to specify the Fn layer of the GH75, or is the above to a "T" enough?
:rolleyes: I think you covered it well enough. I suppose if we're specifying function layers we could be here a while.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: daerid on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:03:22
55g 87UB
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: kinruan on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:04:57
of course a keytronic board XD
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:05:07
IBM model M.  A full size.  'nuff said.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: sth on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:05:30
already pretty much just using hhkb exclusively
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: oneproduct on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:06:07
A cherry brown tenkeyless. The brand doesn't matter so much really, just the switch type and layout. If I have to be specific I'll say Filco I guess.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:06:54
IBM AT Model F with spacebar mod, teensy mod, F&J nubs, & floss mod.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: kinruan on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:07:55
to be specific, E03600U2
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: thegunner100 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:07:57
Realforce 87uw 55g.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Atakp on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:10:28
I would have to go with a HHKB as well. I love that thing!
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: lazerpointer on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:17:55
Another 87u user chiming in here. Could comfortably type on it exclusively for the rest of my days with zero regrets.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Index on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:18:29
GH60 HHKB Style with DSA Dolch Keycaps.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:30:26
As long as I am strong and healthy, I want to keep using my battleship F-122 with near-ANSI mod, Teensy USB converter, and floss.

When I get old and feeble, I will probably switch to a plastic ten-key-less "toy" with reds or browns and O-rings.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: nsrexler on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:53:42
I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: REVENGE on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:11:11
IBM Terminal Unsaver.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:32:35
IBM AT Model F with spacebar mod, teensy mod, F&J nubs, & floss mod.

I would say possibly an Industrial Model M 101 case, with Model F capacitive BS inside, with white on black PBT doubleshot caps. I don't know what a spacebar mod is, and I've never felt a floss mod, but Teensy sounds nice.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:35:13
IBM AT Model F with spacebar mod, teensy mod, F&J nubs, & floss mod.

I would say possibly an Industrial Model M 101 case, with Model F capacitive BS inside, with white on black PBT doubleshot caps. I don't know what a spacebar mod is, and I've never felt a floss mod, but Teensy sounds nice.

I think spacebar mod is modding it so it's not nearly as heavy. The Stock F spacebar is ridiculously heavy.  Feels almost like a MX Linear Grey
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: aggiejy on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:40:49
I guess I'd go with a kinesis or ergodox just because I figure at some point I'll develop RSI as much as I type... thinking ahead! :)
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:41:36
I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.
What makes it not "versatile" ?
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:43:31
My Dream board, which doesn't exist at the moment.
at the moment
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: nsrexler on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:43:53
I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.
What makes it not "versatile"
Too loud for some situations, and not great for gaming because of 2KRO and hysteresis.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: dndlmx on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:43:59
That green rubber keyboard from the OLPC.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 20:55:05
I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.
What makes it not "versatile"
Too loud for some situations, and not great for gaming because of 2KRO and hysteresis.
I actually didn't think of that.  I don't game much anymore,  and the noise doesn't bother me.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: MJ45 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:00:17
I would go with a Realforce 87u 55g seems best all round for me. (87UB55)
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:23:08
A phantom with whites, clears, a few greens, a lock key and maybe a few linear grays and thick pbt caps :eek:
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 14 May 2013, 21:24:14
My Dream board, which doesn't exist at the moment.
at the moment

however, if i had to go with one i own at the moment, i'd roll with my poker ;D
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Lmnr on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:03:43
87u 45g, inexplicable feel that is perfect for both typing and gaming.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:05:54
A GH60, aluminum case, standard ANSI 125 layout, stickered, lubed 55g ergo-clears. So basically my poker, except programable.


I'd do something crazy and custom like an 150 layout, but considering I only get one so...
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:06:12
KMAC with lubed, stickered 55g clears.  Silenced Realforce 10th Anniv. a very close second.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:07:08
KMAC with lubed, stickered 62g blacks.  HHKB a close second. :D
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Hyde on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:13:50
I've yet to try Topre so I don't know if I'll like it over Cherry switches.

As for Cherry switches I'm split between MX Red and MX Brown.  Actually I'd probably prefer a switch that's half way between MX Red and MX Black.

My "perfect" keyboard doesn't exist yet but I'd probably want something like a backlit Filco with blue LED and white case, double shot keycaps (clear on letter on white base) and blue backplate.

But realistically?  Probably gonna wait for CM Storm QuickFIre XTL (Basically full size QuickFire with backlit).
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 22:20:57
As for Cherry switches I'm split between MX Red and MX Brown.  Actually I'd probably prefer a switch that's half way between MX Red and MX Black.

I've wanted a switch like that for a while too.  I prefer Blacks to Reds, but Blacks are just a hair too heavy and Reds are way too light.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Hyde on Tue, 14 May 2013, 23:10:55
I've wanted a switch like that for a while too.  I prefer Blacks to Reds, but Blacks are just a hair too heavy and Reds are way too light.

lol I know, Cherry need to release an official switch to fill in that gap.  Like MX Maroon or something.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: digi on Tue, 14 May 2013, 23:22:40
RF 87U 45g!

I haven't tried a 55g yet but I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a RF 104U 55g, numpad at the office is too useful for me. It will also give me an excuse to try the 55g.  ;D
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Turbo Slaab on Tue, 14 May 2013, 23:36:31
Logitech G15
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: whiteduck on Tue, 14 May 2013, 23:46:48
Blasphemy !!! (Above post)

I'd prob take my WASD with browns and current caps - cherry profile thick pbts black on white with red hangul print.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: czarek on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:12:28
I would be torn apart between HHKB Pro 2 and Unicomp Spacesaver M, but eventually I'd probably go for HHKB.
I wouldn't pick any cherry because I just dislike all the MX switches in general. Wouldn't go for real IBM Model M or F because of the layout and because they're generally old and it's hard to find a one that still feels really good.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:21:43
MX Mini, All Grey (tactile), Costar, and solid brass case. Oh and DSA profile caps.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: CeeSA on Wed, 15 May 2013, 04:33:35
Tipro keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches. Because I need a programmable keyboard.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: zoolzoo on Wed, 15 May 2013, 05:06:19
660C for sure.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Lastpilot on Wed, 15 May 2013, 07:09:15
Maybe if a backlit 660C was ever made, I would probably choose that over the upcoming Poker IIs.

Models that exist? Probably my poker. :D
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: YongJK on Wed, 15 May 2013, 07:32:23
KMAC that's it  :-X
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 15 May 2013, 07:47:23
356CL with black on beige doubleshots and windowed lock keys (red leds for the lock keys). Would probably go for linear or tactile greys.

(http://i.imgur.com/U5vUo.jpg)
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Magna224 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 07:51:57
It would be my poker with treble case, ergo clears, and  beige cherry doubleshots. Or my first gen Focus 2001 if I could hack off the number pad easily.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:36:01
My GH60
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/lysol8086/DSC01742_zps54a39194.jpg)
It has reds and Cherry doubleshots.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:56:51
As for Cherry switches I'm split between MX Red and MX Brown.  Actually I'd probably prefer a switch that's half way between MX Red and MX Black.

I've wanted a switch like that for a while too.  I prefer Blacks to Reds, but Blacks are just a hair too heavy and Reds are way too light.

So what you want is a vintage black switch with 62g springs.  Have that on my KMAC2, it's nice.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 15 May 2013, 10:02:30
One of the KMAC's I hand built and programmed or one of my phantoms, though I would have to get it some sort of alu case.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: dadgh on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:29:55
KMAC Mini with Clears (Greys on Modifiers), Costar Stabs, O-rings, Thick PBT Keys

Maybe one day when I win the lottery...
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:38:51
Costar on a KMAC?
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:47:15
Custom KMAC plate GB, go.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Binge on Wed, 15 May 2013, 13:49:05
We'll see... my 2TU should be a thing of legend.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 15 May 2013, 17:20:43
Cherry MX browns
Regular OEM PBT keycaps
Costar Stabilizers

Case would be based on aesthetic preference. Some of those Korean boards that people keep posting look amazing, but I do not know what the quality is like.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: 1391406 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 18:22:59
This:

(http://www.retrotechnology.com/herbs_stuff/m_kbdm0115.jpg)
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 May 2013, 18:23:23
Quite contradictory to your username, don't you think? :))
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: 1391406 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 18:25:44
Quite contradictory to your username, don't you think? :))

Yep. I've come to prefer the AEK over the Model M.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 May 2013, 18:27:49
Heh. I am still not sure what I'd stick myself with.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 18:37:06
Quite contradictory to your username, don't you think? :))

Yep. I've come to prefer the AEK over the Model M.
I swear by the Model M, but the salmon ALPS in the AEKI still have a special place in my heart.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: 1391406 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 19:15:57
Quite contradictory to your username, don't you think? :))

Yep. I've come to prefer the AEK over the Model M.
I swear by the Model M, but the salmon ALPS in the AEKI still have a special place in my heart.

I love the look and build of the Model M, but the high actuation force has turned me off to using it on a regular basis.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 22:19:52
RF 87U 55.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: E TwentyNine on Wed, 15 May 2013, 22:23:17
My 1992 Industrial M SSK.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: daerid on Wed, 15 May 2013, 23:11:16
All this 55g Topre love!!! :D :D :D
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: davkol on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:46:21
For the rest of my life? It'd better be rock solid and easy to fix. That means no Topre.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: Rule16 on Thu, 16 May 2013, 12:24:13
From the keyboards that I have now, it would be the Topre 55gram... but I don't really have that many right now so its hard to tell.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 16 May 2013, 12:37:31
Industrial SSK
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: daerid on Thu, 16 May 2013, 12:45:15
From the keyboards that I have now, it would be the Topre 55gram... but I don't really have that many right now so its hard to tell.

That's a very strong point. Based on those factors I might have to go with the ErgoDox
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: gameaholic on Thu, 16 May 2013, 14:23:36
I'm still going with IBM Model M with custom keycaps to add color and replace the useless PrtSc/ScrLock/Pause with Mute/VolDn/VolUp.

However, I may end up wanting a GH75 with Green Switches for most; tactile Gray for spacebar, and Browns for selected mods I hit lightly with my pinkie.  And outboard of that a matching numpad (no arrows), probably Browns with a Green enter key and the plus split into a plus and an equals.  USB pass-through on one device, and Cherry-profile PBT keycaps on all keys.

Do I need to specify the Fn layer of the GH75, or is the above to a "T" enough?

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Show Image
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)

This Model M.

Which color of these from unicomp would match the model m? Pebble or gray?
(http://pckeyboard.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/MediaKeyset300.jpg)
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 16 May 2013, 14:52:45
Standard Model M colors are "pearl" and "pebble" in Unicomp lingo.

Those look like pearl, but they would need to be side-by-side to really know.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: knotra on Thu, 16 May 2013, 19:42:35
Beige Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 with clear switches (if this was like a dream)

in reality:

Beige Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 with browns or blues
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 16 May 2013, 19:47:47
Gh60 with red switches and gold 62g springs. Fully backlit with all red imsto pbt caps. Duck poker case.
Title: Re: If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life
Post by: BearHug on Fri, 17 May 2013, 03:40:43
My HHKB definately