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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: xsphat on Sat, 06 September 2008, 02:59:32
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In case you don't know what this keyboard looks like, here's a link:
http://lowendmac.com/usb/ikey.shtml
Anyway, I shipped off my HHKB Lite 1 today, and all my other keyboards are really loud so I was going to be stuck with a b.s. Apple white keyboard at work. A few of the keys don't work so I checked in with IT right away when I got there. I talked to the guy and we dug through an entire shelf of keyboards, and most were crap but I came across a Macally iKey. It has the same layout as the Apple Extended II, power button and all, so I desided to give that one a shot.
Surprisingly, it's pretty nice. The feel is really light and there isn't really much mud at the bottom of the stoke either. Granted, it's a big ass plastic tank, but it is good enough that I don't think I even need to buy a second keyboard for work.
So unless this Topre 86 comes out in Japan, I don't think there are any keyboards I want to buy. I'm winning an M2 on eBay, but I really don't want it, so I'll most likely end up selling it if I win the damned thing. (There you go Vic, bid $20.25 on it and it's yours - buckling springs and all. I just don't need it)
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Nah, I'm over that phase. I want to stick with a layout similar to the Model M mini. That severely limits my choices, I know. I love the Topre switches, so the Realforce 86 is really exciting for me right now.
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I have to do some community service tomorrow <3
-victheslik
Why does this not surprise me :)
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In case you don't know what this keyboard looks like, here's a link:
http://lowendmac.com/usb/ikey.shtml
Why don't you get an Extended II while you wait for the Topre? The Alps switches in these are dampened so it's pretty quiet while still being tactile.
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So, XSPhat, it sounds like you tried a lot of keyboards and finally decided what you like best. Not too many of us get to do that.
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Yeah, I like the IBM 101 layout best. If I can stick to it or on really similar layouts, I think I would be a lot happier.
And I have tried a lot of keyboards. For a long time I bought every one that interested me. I've sold a lot, given a ton away and I tossed some. It does feel kind of like this journey of mine to find my best keyboard rotation is almost at a close. Sad but true, and there will always be the next thing for me to dive into.
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Well, you could be like me I have enough for one economical hobby, and have about 20. I finally after a long time got me a sewing machine I could afford ($15 at Goodwil, but I had to order a new cord for it which doubled the price), so add one more hobby that I have penty of time, but not the money, nor the enegry for. Besides using it to mend clothes I plan on using it to make carrying bags for stuff. One being one for my notebook computer, another for the second tape recorder, and I could use a custom bag for the digital camera, the bikes could use...
BTW, why don't your wife rate a Macbook?
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It's her money. I wouldn't dissuade her from buying a Gateway.
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Is it mechanical or domes? I'd love to find one of these dinosaur Mac keyboards with Alps (but with USB, not ADB.)
I had a Micro Connectors for awhile, but it had a really loud high-pitched ping that was annoying. As opposed to the Extended I which is loud but I like the sound...
Thanks!
Surprisingly, it's pretty nice. The feel is really light and there isn't really much mud at the bottom of the stoke either. Granted, it's a big ass plastic tank, but it is good enough that I don't think I even need to buy a second keyboard for work.
So unless this Topre 86 comes out in Japan, I don't think there are any keyboards I want to buy. I'm winning an M2 on eBay, but I really don't want it, so I'll most likely end up selling it if I win the damned thing. (There you go Vic, bid $20.25 on it and it's yours - buckling springs and all. I just don't need it)
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It's rubber dome, and no old Mac keyboards are USB, no Mac or any other old keyboards have USB.
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Well, I didn't mean THAT old. ;)
I was thinking along the lines of the Micro Connectors keyboard, Kensington StudioBoard, etc.- lost, forgotten, and hopefully cheap!
The Kensington StudioBoard was not too bad, except for the stubby return key.