I'll take a look at those. I've trained myself to use a number pad and could never get the hang of the embedded numpad because if the offset. I'm also a touch typist so I need things to be where I expect them.Bezel-wise anything new will beat the model M in terms of size, but generally speaking a full size keyboard is a full size keyboard. If you want a full numpad those two offer compromises for size but beyond that it's just what you can get out of a 104-key.
I'll take a look at those. I've trained myself to use a number pad and could never get the hang of the embedded numpad because if the offset. I'm also a touch typist so I need things to be where I expect them.Bezel-wise anything new will beat the model M in terms of size, but generally speaking a full size keyboard is a full size keyboard. If you want a full numpad those two offer compromises for size but beyond that it's just what you can get out of a 104-key.
Yeah, in that sense you can't lose. Here's (https://i.imgur.com/zrw5uIj.jpg) a quick and nasty picture comparing my full size with blues to my Model M. After going to a smaller size I don't think I can ever get another keyboard with a dedicated numpad, it's just a waste of space for me. A standalone numpad would be more flexible, and I hadn't even thought of that, so it may well be worth considering because it's also a lot more portable than carrying around a full blown 104, you could probably fit a 60 and a numpad into one of those TKL sleeves without any issues.I'll take a look at those. I've trained myself to use a number pad and could never get the hang of the embedded numpad because if the offset. I'm also a touch typist so I need things to be where I expect them.Bezel-wise anything new will beat the model M in terms of size, but generally speaking a full size keyboard is a full size keyboard. If you want a full numpad those two offer compromises for size but beyond that it's just what you can get out of a 104-key.
I didn't think of it that way, thanks for the perspective. I didn't think they would be smaller, but maybe they may be small enough for work and travel.
The model M is a beast, especially when bolt modded, I think it may be considered a weapon in some circumstances. :)
I'll look at full size models also, knowing that should be a bit smaller.
I thought about going to a 60% and numpad but in the end I think it would be cumbersome. I'm constantly switching between keyboard, numpad and mouse.
Other than buying a switch test "thingy" is there anyone that rents keyboards? I.E. order 3-4 different models/brands and try them out and ship them back?.Some would say Amazon if you don't mind being deceptive.
The RS96 looks perfect. It appears only a small number of the were made? Or is this only available in certain countries? I'd like details on how I might acquire one or where they are sold.It was run in a group buy for a limited period of time so you'll either have to get one secondhand or just wait and hope they run it again. You might want to look around China, but you're probably more likely to get a board with clones.
I'm guessing these come from China? Anybody know where? I'll be in China in September and if I knew where to buy one I could go get one.
G84-4100? It's a Cherry ML board so keycap swapping would be limited but I've read that the 4100 is decent
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