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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: llovro on Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:28:39
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I'm working on a project and I'm wondering which form factor custom case would you be excited for the most, so I kindly ask you to answer the poll for me. Thank you
https://goo.gl/forms/hQKiUHzkWPBm7H4F3
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Your pole is missing the full keyboard with numpad, which is my favorite, since I work with it a lot doing networking most of the time. My second favorite is tenkeyless, for no specific reason, since I have no space issues at my current desk.
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Your pole is missing the full keyboard with numpad, which is my favorite, since I work with it a lot doing networking most of the time. My second favorite is tenkeyless, for no specific reason, since I have no space issues at my current desk.
I intentionally didn't include the full keyboard, as I find a keyboard plus separate numpad more useful, as you can move the numpad around. So what is your opinion on that?
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How does a 87% keyboard look like?
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Your pole is missing the full keyboard with numpad, which is my favorite, since I work with it a lot doing networking most of the time. My second favorite is tenkeyless, for no specific reason, since I have no space issues at my current desk.
I intentionally didn't include the full keyboard, as I find a keyboard plus separate numpad more useful, as you can move the numpad around. So what is your opinion on that?
I have never used it so I cannot really comment from experience on the separate numpad, but I can see how in some cases can be of use and offer more functionality than a permanently attached one. If I have the chance I might give it a try.
That being said I can see a couple of drawbacks, with the most noticeable one being that you cannot find old/vintage keyboard with a separate numpad. I work on IBM Model M both at the office and at home due to how they feel and sound. A lesser annoyance for a separate numpad might be the extra cable on the desk for some.
I voted for the 87% one on your pole by the way.
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I'm a full-size keyboard user as well. It is extremely rare that any enthusiast here will consider designing/offering a full-size custom case, especially in aluminum. This is because a) they are wicked expensive to make, b) virtually nobody in the DIY crowd uses full-size boards.
The Peach was a rare specimen and it wasn't offered in white, so I skipped it. Chances are nobody will do one again for a very long time, and even if they do, they probably won't offer white as a color (because powder-coating is more effort than they are willing to go to).
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I may be a minority so my opinion makes no difference, but I personally prefer 75%. (84 Key)
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No love for Left F-key boards (60% or 65% with 2 columns on the left). :(
As for the form... why are there 2 pages for 2 question? And why aren't either required?
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How does a 87% keyboard look like?
I'm sorry, I meant the 87 key/TKL keyboard, I fixed the poll now and added a new section, as I'm wondering, whether would people prefer a fully custom keyboard, which means pcb + plate + case, or just a custom case, which could accomodate most of the custom pcbs out there.
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How does a 87% keyboard look like?
I meant the 87 key/TKL keyboard
TKL is a better term in my opinion since ISO TKLs have 88 keys.
whether would people prefer a fully custom keyboard, which means pcb + plate + case, or just a custom case, which could accomodate most of the custom pcbs out there.
That could work for 60% PCBs because most (if not all) are made around the Poker standard. Other formats' PCBs may be substantially different and a universal case won't just do.