Well maybe one of you guys can give me advice. How jarring is it to go from full size to tkl? I don't use the numberpad that often but I do wonder if I'll start missing it more if I don't have it. Also have any gamers used a keyboard that allows you to switch capslock and lctrl? Do you like it? I mostly play MMOs with smatters of single player RPGs thrown in so having another easily reached modifier would be awesome. Especially since my hands are so small that it's pretty much impossible for me to use the numbers on the keyboard.
Current debate is filco mj2, poker II (I can't stop looking at the 60% boards), or maybe a KUL es 87 (though there aren't a lot of reviews out on this one). I'd thrown in a ducky if I could actually find one that's in stock ; ;.
Jarring?
No, it is liberating
My first two modern mechanical keyboards were full size Ducky Shines.
Now I generally only buy TKL boards (Model M and HHKB excepted, of course).
I rarely used the numpad, except when typing IP addresses. About the only key I missed was the Enter key on the numpad - it was conveniently placed in the lower right corner where my thumb could hit it without even letting go of the mouse.
But I have learned to do without it.
And the desk space reclaimed is great! Plus it is more ergonomic - the mouse is closer to the centre of the keyboard now.
