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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: SidusNare on Sat, 17 March 2018, 20:02:33

Title: Making new nerds / What keyboard should I get my nephew
Post by: SidusNare on Sat, 17 March 2018, 20:02:33

I am putting together an Ubuntu laptop for my nephew, full setup with external monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
My first keyboard was a Northgate OmniKey 102 Gold label, which I still have, but 1) the controller is going out on it 2) You can pry it from my cold dead hands.

Durability is one of the hallmarks of mechanical keyboards, and wanton destruction is one of the hallmarks of 10yo boys.
I guess I'm asking what people would recommend for a decent starter experience without costing to much, as it may be seen as a challenge to smash if I talk up the durability too much.

Title: Re: Making new nerds / What keyboard should I get my nephew
Post by: SidusNare on Sat, 17 March 2018, 20:04:18

Bonus points if it has doubleshot caps

Title: Re: Making new nerds / What keyboard should I get my nephew
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 17 March 2018, 20:16:23

I got my son a Dell AT-101W at about age 8-9, graduated him to a Model M at about 10-11, a Cherry 80-11900 at about 12, and a Filco TKL with Cherry blacks, O-rings, and a few custom caps at about 14. He is a senior in high school now and is still quite happy with his rig.
 

Title: Re: Making new nerds / What keyboard should I get my nephew
Post by: futurecrime on Tue, 20 March 2018, 03:58:05

Filco is a good call. Solid boards. Standard layout. Nice gateway drug.