You might want to try a Cherry ML-4100. It's tiny, and the switches aren't decent for short-throws. It uses ML switches, and they are mechanical.
what do you mean by "short-throws"?
HHKB because it's quiet and compact. Alternatively the IBM M4-1, although they aren't the best to type on.
yeah, the HHKB is really sexy, but i dont want to spend $250 just yet haha
They sure aren't. I'd rather use my rubber dome M4 than those. EDIT: Ignore that, I've only tried the MY on the G81 series so I don't know if they are any good.
Not a lot of choices for good clicky portable keyboards.
I think i've seen those G81's around on ebay before
Good point. That does make it somewhat easier - Brown Cherries would be better than ALPS for quiet. Don't know of any mini boards with them though.
i've got that DSI big font keyboard with linear alps and that thing is not quiet...
So if yall had <$100 in your pocket and wanted a keyboard you could take everywhere and noise was somewhat of an issue... what would yall go with? any objections to the SMK88?
EDIT: wow sorry guys, i didnt realize other people had commented, hold on just a sec