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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: ijdod on Thu, 07 January 2016, 11:43:21

Title: Hello world
Post by: ijdod on Thu, 07 January 2016, 11:43:21

Hi,

I'm IJdo from the Netherlands. I've had a thing for proper keyboards ever since I've used an IBM model M in the early nineties. After suffering from a glitchy cable connector, I ordered a couple of Unicomp keyboards in ~2004, when those were ridiculously expensive due to the bad exchange rate at the time. All my friends called me crazy. Funny how the complaints seize after a few good whacks with a Model M...

Having found this board I couldn't not sign up. I've been using laptop keyboards for far too long, looking into a Ducky atm.

Title: Re: Hello world
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 07 January 2016, 11:50:41

Welcome to GH!

Have you tried any MX boards yet? If so, what are your thoughts vs the Model M?

Title: Re: Hello world
Post by: ijdod on Thu, 07 January 2016, 16:04:18

I've done some typing on Cherry reds and blues, suspect I'll end up with browns. If CM would just make a full size Novatouch I'd be all over that, but I actually use the keypad. Buckling spring is different, but I find it's very hard to describe or quantify it.

Title: Re: Hello world
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 07 January 2016, 23:56:41

Welcome to Geekhack!

If you are accustomed to buckling spring keyboards, most MX switches will be disappointing.  MX greens are closest to BS.

However it is worth trying different switches :)

Title: Re: Hello world
Post by: ijdod on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:46:41

I still have a Unicomp laying around somewhere, but aside from actually not having a PS/2 port at the moment, SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) has voiced a strong opinion on the matter. This also means blues and greens are out :D.

Honestly though, I'm not actually that picky, other than it having a decent feel and feedback.

Title: Re: Hello world
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 09 January 2016, 05:39:42

Quote from: ijdod on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:46:41

I still have a Unicomp laying around somewhere, but aside from actually not having a PS/2 port at the moment, SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) has voiced a strong opinion on the matter. This also means blues and greens are out :D.

Honestly though, I'm not actually that picky, other than it having a decent feel and feedback.

This is a good PS/2 to USB converter: http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/usb-to-ps2-serial-multimode-adapter

But I understand your Leader's stance on keyboards.  I was just mildly reprimanded for typing on MX blacks.