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Title: PrehKey MCI 128 and Cherry G80-1950
Post by: cogito_ergo_sum on Mon, 09 November 2015, 20:33:43

I'm looking for a Type Matrix alternative, preferably one which can be programmed on computer A and used on computer B without installing any software on computer B. I own a Kinesis Advantage, but am considering something flatter.

Option 1

PrehKey MCI 128

https://posguys.com/point-of-sale-keyboard_33/PrehKeyTec-MCI-128_842/ (https://posguys.com/point-of-sale-keyboard_33/PrehKeyTec-MCI-128_842/)
http://www.prehkeytecusa.com/products/mci-128.html (http://www.prehkeytecusa.com/products/mci-128.html)

They are available as a matrix or staggered. According to the downloadable manual, up to 16 layers can be programmed. Unfortunately, it seems to be rubberdome. Also, I'm not sure how typing on it would feel.

Option 2

Cherry G80-1950

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_G80-1950 (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_G80-1950)

It has Cherry MX browns, but it is supposed to be programmable only on XP or earlier. I was able to install the old software on Vista, but I have no idea if it would actually work.

Any suggestions or comments?

Title: Re: PrehKey MCI 128 and Cherry G80-1950
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 09 November 2015, 20:36:31

Buy that Cherry G80-1950 and through one of these on (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69169.0). Program to your heart's content.