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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: boingolover on Sat, 10 January 2015, 21:44:15
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Hello! First time poster, long time lurker. I've been a fan of mechanical keyboards since the model M, though unfortunately I no longer own one. Right now I have a Das Professional, a (recently broken) Goldtouch, and was also a participant in the most recent group buy at massdrop for the ErgoDox. Looking forward to actually interacting with the people here!
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Welcome to Geekhack!
A good range of switches and layouts in those few keyboards. Have you got a favourite?
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Welcome to Geekhack!
A good range of switches and layouts in those few keyboards. Have you got a favourite?
Thank you!
As far as favorite switches, I LOVE Cherry MX Blues and buckling springs, but those aren't work friendly due to the noise and my heavy hand (I'm a software developer by trade). I also love ergo keyboards and I was a big fan of the Goldtouch. I've always loved the hinge design on those. But I've always wanted a ergo mechanical keyboard, which is very difficult to find it seems. Even if I could find an M15 in good shape at anything approaching a reasonable price, I've heard that the hinge design is prone to breaking so I'd be reluctant to use it on a daily basis. And since Goldtouch doesn't seem to want to do the obvious thing and make a mech keyboard - the keyboard that the M15 should have been - I decided to give the ErgoDox a try with MX clears. I did consider the Kinesis Advantage, but i really like the truly split design of the ErgoDox. At least in theory. I've never seen one in person. Right now I'm using an MS Natural at work until I can get my shipment, and I use the Das at home.
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Welcome to GH!
nice history of boards!
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Thank you!
As far as favorite switches, I LOVE Cherry MX Blues and buckling springs, but those aren't work friendly due to the noise and my heavy hand (I'm a software developer by trade). I also love ergo keyboards and I was a big fan of the Goldtouch. I've always loved the hinge design on those. But I've always wanted a ergo mechanical keyboard, which is very difficult to find it seems. Even if I could find an M15 in good shape at anything approaching a reasonable price, I've heard that the hinge design is prone to breaking so I'd be reluctant to use it on a daily basis. And since Goldtouch doesn't seem to want to do the obvious thing and make a mech keyboard - the keyboard that the M15 should have been - I decided to give the ErgoDox a try with MX clears. I did consider the Kinesis Advantage, but i really like the truly split design of the ErgoDox. At least in theory. I've never seen one in person. Right now I'm using an MS Natural at work until I can get my shipment, and I use the Das at home.
The Ergo Dox comes up on Massdrop every now and again. And there are a few Ergo Dox fans here on GH, but don't let tp4's raving fanaticism put you off :p
I use MX greens at work - no-one seems to mind :))
Actually if you like buckling spring, you might like MX greens - they are like a stiffer version of MX blues, and about the closest you can get to BS with a modern switch.
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I use MX greens at work - no-one seems to mind :))
Actually if you like buckling spring, you might like MX greens - they are like a stiffer version of MX blues, and about the closest you can get to BS with a modern switch.
Even when I'm using the Das with blues working from home and I'm on a call with some of my coworkers, I get complaints ;) That being said, the greens look pretty interesting. They didn't offer the greens on the last drop, but if I end up liking the ErgoDox I might order another one for the house, and if greens are an option I would certainly consider them.
On an unrelated note, do the Captchas go away after enough posts? I seem to be having trouble reading them.
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Welcome :)
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On an unrelated note, do the Captchas go away after enough posts? I seem to be having trouble reading them.
After about 10 posts
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I use MX greens at work - no-one seems to mind :))
Actually if you like buckling spring, you might like MX greens - they are like a stiffer version of MX blues, and about the closest you can get to BS with a modern switch.
Even when I'm using the Das with blues working from home and I'm on a call with some of my coworkers, I get complaints ;) That being said, the greens look pretty interesting. They didn't offer the greens on the last drop, but if I end up liking the ErgoDox I might order another one for the house, and if greens are an option I would certainly consider them.
That's an interesting point - I don't know how well greens would go with an Ergo Dox! Maybe the Ergo Dox is supposed to be easy on the hands, so a lighter switch would be better. OTOH if you have strong fingers, than almost any switch should be fine.
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Welcome to GH