Not just a plug for Techkeys - http://www.techkeys.us/keyboards.php
In my opinion the most versatile board out there. Works great on Mac/PC/iOS/Android
Not just a plug for Techkeys - http://www.techkeys.us/keyboards.phpthat's a heck of a keyboard. Very nice and from the photos it looks very sturdy and the fact that it is Bluetooth makes it very attractive. The price tag however is just a bit stiff. I was hoping to spend no more than about &120-$150. I may have to bite the bullet on this one though.
In my opinion the most versatile board out there. Works great on Mac/PC/iOS/Android
I would say if Price is a dealbreaker get the Das. It is $133, but your are stuck with Blues as your only switch choice.
The extra $42 for the KBTalking gets you wireless, cross platform support-ability, built in shortcuts and programming options, and in my opinion a better overall look and feel.
I'm not familiar with any other board that fully supports Mac specific keys.
Forgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?I have a Ducky DK9008 backlit. Can the keys be customized? I only need to switch the alt key and the cmd key. Is there a way to do it and if so do you know of a tutorial?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
You should have a look at Matias Keyboards
Forgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
Forgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
If you read my post I don't think I was trying to take advantage, I even suggested the Das for the lower price point.
I sell the KBTalking because it is my favorite full size board
8 replies until someone mentions Matias which are made specifically for Macs:Actually that was the first one I looked but unfortunately the white one is out of stock. I don't know, I may be leaning towards the Das. I like the Techkeys because of the Bluetooth which makes going from PC to Mac and back a snap. But $179 is a bit steep. I can get the Das for $128 and free shipping from Amazon at the moment. Tough choice honestly. Oh, and I also like the Matias too. The HHKB is out of my price range at close to $300.
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?man=20
New Matias ALPS switches are legitimate, although I have yet to try them myself they aren't like other recent ALPS knockoffs.
Forgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?I have a Ducky DK9008 backlit. Can the keys be customized? I only need to switch the alt key and the cmd key. Is there a way to do it and if so do you know of a tutorial?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
after my last comment here a memory struck me about Ducky Dip switches. So I dug it out and lo and behold there they were. I now have a Ducky Mac keyboard LOL, I just saved myself some money :DForgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?I have a Ducky DK9008 backlit. Can the keys be customized? I only need to switch the alt key and the cmd key. Is there a way to do it and if so do you know of a tutorial?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
The Ducky has a dip switch underneath that swaps left Alt and Windows. I used one on a Mac mini - worked perfectly.
Even F9 - F12 do Expose etc.
Mac OS X Settings can also remap keys for keyboards that don't swap Alt/Win.
Did you ever say the toy had to be for yourself? Because I just saved you that money :pafter my last comment here a memory struck me about Ducky Dip switches. So I dug it out and lo and behold there they were. I now have a Ducky Mac keyboard LOL, I just saved myself some money :DForgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?I have a Ducky DK9008 backlit. Can the keys be customized? I only need to switch the alt key and the cmd key. Is there a way to do it and if so do you know of a tutorial?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
The Ducky has a dip switch underneath that swaps left Alt and Windows. I used one on a Mac mini - worked perfectly.
Even F9 - F12 do Expose etc.
Mac OS X Settings can also remap keys for keyboards that don't swap Alt/Win.
Hmmm, now what new toy can I buy ;)
yes in deed. You did save me some money. What toy would you buy?Did you ever say the toy had to be for yourself? Because I just saved you that money :pafter my last comment here a memory struck me about Ducky Dip switches. So I dug it out and lo and behold there they were. I now have a Ducky Mac keyboard LOL, I just saved myself some money :DForgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?I have a Ducky DK9008 backlit. Can the keys be customized? I only need to switch the alt key and the cmd key. Is there a way to do it and if so do you know of a tutorial?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
The Ducky has a dip switch underneath that swaps left Alt and Windows. I used one on a Mac mini - worked perfectly.
Even F9 - F12 do Expose etc.
Mac OS X Settings can also remap keys for keyboards that don't swap Alt/Win.
Hmmm, now what new toy can I buy ;)
Best keyboards for Mac:Thanks but I did eventually find the right dip switch. The only thing is that the Ducky is a bit long. I would love TKL. I'll see how it goes otherwise I may look at a Matias.
- Ducky DK9008 and 9087 (Shine, Shine II, G2, etc) have a DIP switch that lets you swap the alt and win keys, making the layout same as mac layout
- Any of the Matias models
- Das
Any USB keyboard should work though, you'll just have to swap the key positions in software if you want to have a more normal layout. You don't need any third party software to do it, you can do it via Keyboard preferences.
Well, I'm on a Mac, too, so I have to go the distance to find the right keyboard. And along the way, I found the travel keyboard of my dreams. Surprisingly, it's actually not a DK9087. It's a Vortex KBTalking Pure, with MX Blues (My choice even surprised myself). The SKU is PFCN6600-CEAVG, and you can search that up on mechanicalkeyboards.com for a closer look. I'd also go ahead and buy blank, PBT keycaps.yes in deed. You did save me some money. What toy would you buy?Did you ever say the toy had to be for yourself? Because I just saved you that money :pafter my last comment here a memory struck me about Ducky Dip switches. So I dug it out and lo and behold there they were. I now have a Ducky Mac keyboard LOL, I just saved myself some money :DForgetting Ducky's, with their DIP switches?I have a Ducky DK9008 backlit. Can the keys be customized? I only need to switch the alt key and the cmd key. Is there a way to do it and if so do you know of a tutorial?
I don't mean to be rude, 13oiler, and I understand you're trying to make a sale, but we'd all appreciate if you didn't take advantage of the less-knowledgeable.
The Ducky has a dip switch underneath that swaps left Alt and Windows. I used one on a Mac mini - worked perfectly.
Even F9 - F12 do Expose etc.
Mac OS X Settings can also remap keys for keyboards that don't swap Alt/Win.
Hmmm, now what new toy can I buy ;)
I just received a Matias Laptop Pro today. I really like it. For me the layout is great, which is basically an Apple BT with a forward delete, pg-up and pg-dn keys. I prefer a ten-keyless.
I like the way it sounds and feels. The feel is smooth, with a small audible & tactile cue. My muscle memory caught on in about an hour. Only the arrow keys have given me a little trouble. I wish they were a little separated from the rest of the keys, but I am sure I will adjust.
The battery is huge, which makes it physically heavy. For me that is a double bonus, giving it a long battery life (supposedly 6 months to a year) plus a dense overbuilt feel. It doesn't slide around the desk at all.
Consider I haven't had a mechanical keyboard since 96-97 when a broken water pipe killed my Model M (that is a story) so I might just be excited about the general advantages of mech. keyboards. But, I give the new matias a whole hearted recommendation.
8 replies until someone mentions Matias which are made specifically for Macs:Actually that was the first one I looked but unfortunately the white one is out of stock.
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?man=20
New Matias ALPS switches are legitimate, although I have yet to try them myself they aren't like other recent ALPS knockoffs.
maybe you'd like those white clicky ALPS, like on the Apple Extended Keyboard II.
I'm not talking about the bottom out (some people also like to define the mx blacks as clicky because of the bottom out). But don't you think, when you press the key very slowly, there is a minor click sound right at the beginning? Reminded me of blues, though, technically, this may be something different (never opened an ALPS to look what is inside and causes the click).
I think it's pretty unprobable there are different versions of ALPS on the M3501, so I guess we can agree we just define this differently :D