Hey, this thing ain't that bad. The action is definitely unique...Very "poppy". I kinda like the dull pop they keys make. I also like the fact that it's a full-size keyboard--at least on the main area. Key profile is a bit low, but not chiclet low--you get some decent definition between key strike areas. I also like the layout, although the Ctrl keys are definitely on the tiny side (I'm pretty sure it was a cost-saving measure).
I'm typing on it right now, and plan to code with it tonight. Maybe it's a nostalgia thing, but it feels good typing on this little IBM. My dad (RIP) was an IBM'er for 27 years (Customer Engineer), so I guess there's some of that nostalgia in here. But I digress.
The thing is, so far I like it. I'm getting used to the pop pretty quickly. I'm being able to somewhat "float" my hands in mechanical keyboard style. Of course, there's a bit more pressure involved, but it's not uncomfortable at all. I'll let you guys know my feelings about it after a whole night of software development.
By the way, thanks for Dante for allowing me to get my hands on this keyboard for cheap. Transaction was pretty painless.
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