Author Topic: Keyboard for business trip and traveling  (Read 28047 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline chuckdee

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1308
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #50 on: Wed, 21 September 2016, 13:22:10 »
Which site, I tried . But I did not find a site sellling wooden case.
This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

There's similar cases on alibaba.  That's what I have on my poker.  More variety in wood that way too.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Handcraft-GH60-Solid-Wooden-Case-For-60-Mini-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Compatible-Poker2-Pok3r-Faceu-60/32596058719.html


Offline 0100010

  • Posts: 1127
  • Location: DFW, TX, US
  • Not Sure
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #52 on: Wed, 21 September 2016, 21:10:32 »
Those wood cases make me want to build a 60% board.  I would add small neodymium magnets around the perimeter to hold it closed though.
  Quoting me causes a posting error that you need to ignore.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #53 on: Thu, 22 September 2016, 19:25:44 »
Well, that sounds good. Do you have any  DIY works right now?
Those wood cases make me want to build a 60% board.  I would add small neodymium magnets around the perimeter to hold it closed though.

 

Offline chuckdee

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1308
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #54 on: Fri, 23 September 2016, 14:39:51 »
Those wood cases make me want to build a 60% board.  I would add small neodymium magnets around the perimeter to hold it closed though.

Oooh... good idea!  What force do you think would be required in order to make it a solid grip?

Offline 0100010

  • Posts: 1127
  • Location: DFW, TX, US
  • Not Sure
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 23 September 2016, 14:45:10 »
Those wood cases make me want to build a 60% board.  I would add small neodymium magnets around the perimeter to hold it closed though.

Oooh... good idea!  What force do you think would be required in order to make it a solid grip?

Don't think magnet strength would be all too important, neodymium is pretty strong in general, so N42 would probably be fine.  I suspect 6 locations / 12 magnets total (1 in each corner, 1 in the middle top/bottom) would be plenty.  They would have to be pretty small to fit in the lip around the edge though.  Maybe some 1/10" by 1/10" N42 cylinders.
  Quoting me causes a posting error that you need to ignore.

Offline captsis

  • Formerly matt2dlg
  • Posts: 343
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #56 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 01:06:38 »
Would that kill the HDD?

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk


Offline ctm

  • Posts: 424
  • Location: Seattle, WA
  • Hello, world!
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #57 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 08:13:13 »
There is a Bluetooth version of HHKB http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/bt/
TMK Alps64 w/ Matias Quiet Switches in KBP V60 case.
Infinity60 with SKCM Orange Switches w/ TMK.
CM Storm QRF w/ Frosty Flake controller, Cherry MX Blue Switches and TMK firmware.


Coming:
Ellipse Model F F62.

Offline snoopy

  • The Flying Ace
  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 1828
  • Location: Industrial Environment
  • Gone with the Wind
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #58 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 08:24:50 »
Beamspring!

Imagine all the puzzled faced when you pull it out of your bag in a meeting or in a coffee shop. You'll have the full attention!

Offline ctm

  • Posts: 424
  • Location: Seattle, WA
  • Hello, world!
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #59 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 10:37:38 »
Beamspring!

Imagine all the puzzled faced when you pull it out of your bag in a meeting or in a coffee shop. You'll have the full attention!
Yes! +1 for beam spring! When traveling, beam spring boards can also serve as weapons to defend against robbers :thumb:
TMK Alps64 w/ Matias Quiet Switches in KBP V60 case.
Infinity60 with SKCM Orange Switches w/ TMK.
CM Storm QRF w/ Frosty Flake controller, Cherry MX Blue Switches and TMK firmware.


Coming:
Ellipse Model F F62.

Offline Ashlyn

  • Posts: 32
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #60 on: Sun, 25 September 2016, 11:35:08 »
Happy Hacking Pro2

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #61 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 03:29:38 »
Bluetooth make it perfect for a traveller. Besides, we should take the weight into our condieration. How about the weight of this HHBK.
There is a Bluetooth version of HHKB http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/bt/


Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #62 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 03:33:50 »
Beamspring!

Imagine all the puzzled faced when you pull it out of your bag in a meeting or in a coffee shop. You'll have the full attention!
Yes! +1 for beam spring! When traveling, beam spring boards can also serve as weapons to defend against robbers :thumb:
I am not prepare to use it in a Coffe bar or some public location. I prefer using it in my hotel. But I think it  doesn't matter to care that . We love machanical keyboard so much and that maybe cool to use our lovely keyboard in front of public.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 20:03:35 »
Anything else besides HHBK. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Offline 0100010

  • Posts: 1127
  • Location: DFW, TX, US
  • Not Sure
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #64 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 22:25:09 »
Beamspring!

Imagine all the puzzled faced when you pull it out of your bag in a meeting or in a coffee shop. You'll have the full attention!
Yes! +1 for beam spring! When traveling, beam spring boards can also serve as weapons to defend against robbers :thumb:

Smallest beamspring I know is the IBM 2976 mobile terminal.

  Quoting me causes a posting error that you need to ignore.

Offline captsis

  • Formerly matt2dlg
  • Posts: 343
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #65 on: Tue, 27 September 2016, 22:28:33 »
Beamspring!

Imagine all the puzzled faced when you pull it out of your bag in a meeting or in a coffee shop. You'll have the full attention!
Yes! +1 for beam spring! When traveling, beam spring boards can also serve as weapons to defend against robbers :thumb:

Smallest beamspring I know is the IBM 2976 mobile terminal.

Show Image


Is that a cop? probably was used as a baton!

Offline AMongoose

  • happy workman user
  • Posts: 220
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #66 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 04:09:25 »
Smallest beamspring I know is the IBM 2976 mobile terminal.

Show Image


That is so cute

Offline PollandAkuma

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: London
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #67 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 04:59:55 »
miniVan or JD45 depending on what type of work I need to do.

What makes them good for your different types of work?

Offline PollandAkuma

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: London
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #68 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 05:03:38 »
If I had a 40% that would be my travelling board. But I only have a Poker 2 :/

Offline chuckdee

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1308
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #69 on: Wed, 28 September 2016, 17:36:34 »
miniVan or JD45 depending on what type of work I need to do.

What makes them good for your different types of work?

The miniVan is a bit smaller than the JD45, and works well for me for writing, i.e. just really using the qwerty in any case.  The JD45 has by default the double legends, which makes it easier for me for coding and such if I have to.  Add to that the fact that my JD45 is bluetooth.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #70 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 01:12:26 »
I think if you do not have much requirements. The porker 2 is enough. Comparing with HHBK. I like the keycap of porker 2
If I had a 40% that would be my travelling board. But I only have a Poker 2 :/


Offline PollandAkuma

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: London
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #71 on: Thu, 29 September 2016, 05:43:36 »
I think if you do not have much requirements. The porker 2 is enough. Comparing with HHBK. I like the keycap of porker 2
If I had a 40% that would be my travelling board. But I only have a Poker 2 :/

You mean Poker?  :)) "Porker' sounds delicious though haha.

I know deep in my heart that a cheap (read: poker is "cheap") 60% mech is more enough for the next four years... Try convincing my greed that one is enough  :blank:

Offline ace_of_dunces

  • Posts: 4
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #72 on: Fri, 30 September 2016, 10:42:39 »
miniVan or JD45 depending on what type of work I need to do.

I just got a MiniVan for coding while traveling. Hopefully it's not too restrictive.

This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

Wow, nice setup! And thanks for the link. Is it very bulky?


Offline chuckdee

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1308
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #73 on: Fri, 30 September 2016, 14:09:39 »


miniVan or JD45 depending on what type of work I need to do.

I just got a MiniVan for coding while traveling. Hopefully it's not too restrictive.



It should be fine - it's really a matter of your key map and taking the time to get it set up for your needs.   I could use the minivan for coding,  but the JD45 has more keys,  and I could get a better layout on it,  and not having to share the same maps or deal with more layers to get both was just a bonus.

Offline ace_of_dunces

  • Posts: 4
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #74 on: Sat, 01 October 2016, 16:04:55 »


miniVan or JD45 depending on what type of work I need to do.

I just got a MiniVan for coding while traveling. Hopefully it's not too restrictive.



It should be fine - it's really a matter of your key map and taking the time to get it set up for your needs.   I could use the minivan for coding,  but the JD45 has more keys,  and I could get a better layout on it,  and not having to share the same maps or deal with more layers to get both was just a bonus.

Yeah, it seems like getting the mapping right is crucial. For me it'll have to be a balance between what's practical and what will keep tendinitis at bay. If it doesn't work out I guess I'll just have to give the JD45 a try haha

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #75 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 21:18:52 »
In fact, The Duck mini is also a good choice. Look at this one . It looks pretty cute.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #76 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 02:14:18 »
Smallest beamspring I know is the IBM 2976 mobile terminal.

Show Image

It reminds me old time
That is so cute

Offline ArchDill

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 1388
  • Location: OK
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #77 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 02:23:33 »
I use a Noppoo Lolita Spyder. Perfect size. Switched the caps out with ABS double shots and modded the usb cable to not be so long. I made a case for it and it fits in my bag perfect. Has Kailh Browns.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #78 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 21:39:25 »
I use a Noppoo Lolita Spyder. Perfect size. Switched the caps out with ABS double shots and modded the usb cable to not be so long. I made a case for it and it fits in my bag perfect. Has Kailh Browns.
Oh , that sounds great. Can  you show us the picture of your wonderdul Keyboard? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Offline ArchDill

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 1388
  • Location: OK
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #79 on: Wed, 12 October 2016, 00:03:33 »
Here it is. This is before I did the cable mod. The key caps don't look as bright in person. They are more olive drab. Also, by "case" I meant a sleeve.


150342-0

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #80 on: Wed, 12 October 2016, 02:38:13 »
Here it is. This is before I did the cable mod. The key caps don't look as bright in person. They are more olive drab. Also, by "case" I meant a sleeve.


(Attachment Link)
Green and black belong to cooler color that accords with  men's favor generally. ;D ;D. But I also like white and blue. Like the layout of White Fox Keycap. Somehow. I think it will be perfect if your nice keyboard  can throw away USB and equipped with bluetooth ;D ;especially when you  go out. If you are a geek. I think maybe you will have the same idea.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #81 on: Thu, 13 October 2016, 00:06:03 »
There is a Bluetooth version of HHKB http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/bt/
It gonna be perfect if match with nice keycaps. The black keycap  looks boring.

Offline yowaffle

  • Posts: 81
  • Location: Virginia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #82 on: Thu, 13 October 2016, 00:53:35 »
This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

Yea i have the same case on my poker II and currently use that as my travel board. I also ordered the MiniVan and will probably switch between the 2 when traveling depending on my mood
V60 [MQC] | KC60 [Zealiostotles] | Leopold FC660c [Topre] |  Ducky Shine 4 [MX Brown] | MiniVan [Zealios]

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #83 on: Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:18:38 »
This is what I use. The case is a bit pricey but for traveling you can't beat the case + lid combo. You can find them at datamancer http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-oaken-60-keyboard-case-p-295.html and they also pop up on massdrop from time to time for a bit cheaper price.

Yea i have the same case on my poker II and currently use that as my travel board. I also ordered the MiniVan and will probably switch between the 2 when traveling depending on my mood
Which kind of Minivan you will buy. The standards or the arrow layout.

Offline yowaffle

  • Posts: 81
  • Location: Virginia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #84 on: Thu, 13 October 2016, 23:08:49 »
Yea i have the same case on my poker II and currently use that as my travel board. I also ordered the MiniVan and will probably switch between the 2 when traveling depending on my mood
Which kind of Minivan you will buy. The standards or the arrow layout.

It was a tough-ish decision for me but I decided to go with the standard layout. The only times I find it convenient to have the arrow keys is at work and I don't plan on bringing it to work.
V60 [MQC] | KC60 [Zealiostotles] | Leopold FC660c [Topre] |  Ducky Shine 4 [MX Brown] | MiniVan [Zealios]

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #85 on: Fri, 14 October 2016, 02:45:30 »
Yea i have the same case on my poker II and currently use that as my travel board. I also ordered the MiniVan and will probably switch between the 2 when traveling depending on my mood
Which kind of Minivan you will buy. The standards or the arrow layout.

It was a tough-ish decision for me but I decided to go with the standard layout. The only times I find it convenient to have the arrow keys is at work and I don't plan on bringing it to work.
In fact, I am a little confused about your answer. I seems the arrow is much better for travel. But you choose the standar.

Offline yowaffle

  • Posts: 81
  • Location: Virginia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #86 on: Fri, 14 October 2016, 11:13:56 »
Even with standard there are still arrow keys, they just live in a function layer. When traveling, I don't use the arrow keys a lot so I went with standard.
V60 [MQC] | KC60 [Zealiostotles] | Leopold FC660c [Topre] |  Ducky Shine 4 [MX Brown] | MiniVan [Zealios]

Offline chuckdee

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1308
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #87 on: Fri, 14 October 2016, 12:55:12 »
Even with standard there are still arrow keys, they just live in a function layer. When traveling, I don't use the arrow keys a lot so I went with standard.

Yeah... I debated getting the arrow key one when he introduced it... but like you said, when typing on something this small, it seemed a waste.

Offline MJL

  • Posts: 44
  • Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #88 on: Sun, 16 October 2016, 18:15:32 »
After 25+ laptops I went to small form factor desktops. (too many damaged in overhead lockers on the plane by inconsiderate fellow travelers). Went years ago to an Apple Mac mini with Apple A1242 keyboard. Am in the process of replacing that setup with an ASUS VC65R (up and running) with a Leopold FC660M (eagerly waiting for, has been shipped).


Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #89 on: Sun, 16 October 2016, 21:07:44 »
Even with standard there are still arrow keys, they just live in a function layer. When traveling, I don't use the arrow keys a lot so I went with standard.

Yeah... I debated getting the arrow key one when he introduced it... but like you said, when typing on something this small, it seemed a waste.
You are right.Both the arrow and standard are small enough to satisfy our need when we go out. But the arrow is a little inconvenient.

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #90 on: Mon, 17 October 2016, 21:37:43 »
This is the KB DaleSnail has referring to.

(Attachment Link)
seems this one is too small ...

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #91 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 00:57:21 »
Is there any new ideas.

Offline Pennyz

  • Posts: 26
  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Vegeta
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #92 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 01:11:11 »
lambo 60% is just ok.
I ♥ Night Caps.  I ♥♥♥ Bro Caps

Offline Adgar

  • * Vendor
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 182
  • Location: China
    • Pheilcia
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #93 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 01:14:52 »

Offline menuhin

  • Posts: 1225
  • Location: Germany
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #94 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 05:13:48 »
For mobile setup, I would suggest trying out a ThinkPad - carrying just 1 piece of equipment is always the best, and usually people would find the ThinkPad keyboard agreeable.

Otherwise, then it would be a Surface Pro 4 (or similar form factor computer) + keyboard setup. And I suggest HHKB for its light weight and size or something like Pok3r or GH60.

If you really want a 75% which is understandable if you need to work on codes, then in China, it's easy to get a PLUM 84. PLUM 84 is decently built and has relatively light weight capacitive key switches at the 35g, oh, and it's fully customizable and programmable. I've heard some of them can even support dual mode (USB + bluetooth). Other working-out-of-the-box choice would be Noppoo Choc mini, where you have many options for Cherry switches and Gateron switches. I believe they've fixed most of the firmware problems existed in their earlier versions. Both of these Chinese 75% keyboards mentioned have the 5.5x space bar which is a pain in the ass to find replacement keys if you love to play with caps; however, these space bar caps themselves on the two boards are of decent quality made of thick PBT and thick POM.
Other 75% options are much more expensive and for most of them you need to make customized orders from makers: I really like Red Scarf 84 and Duck Octagon but they're not as mobile with those feet.

I am a believer of the 75% form factor. I think it should be the modern standard event for desktop computers and the number pad should be located on the left hand side of the keyboard if one ever needs that.

Please show us what you end up, there are so many keyboard clubs and sellers and makers in China.
Wishlist: 1) nice thick Alps caps; 2) Cherry profile POM;
More
Wishful-list: 1) We order from keyboard-layout-editor.com; 2) usable Trackpoint module for all keyboards
IBM M13 black
NeXT non-ADB keyboard (AAE)
HHKB Pro 2 HasuBT
[~90WPM, in love with Emacs, and Lisp]

Offline Crapbag

  • Posts: 28
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #95 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 14:19:49 »
This is the KB DaleSnail has referring to.

(Attachment Link)

Nice!  Did it come from a Pawn shop?

Offline MJL

  • Posts: 44
  • Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #96 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 17:52:12 »
Leopold FC660M with Leopold dye-sub keycaps

Offline losing_ctrl

  • Posts: 190
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #97 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 18:58:17 »
Leopold FC660M with Leopold dye-sub keycaps

Very nice. Very classy!

That would be a great travel board.

Offline PollandAkuma

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: London
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #98 on: Mon, 31 October 2016, 19:24:52 »
I want an Atreus. I want it so bad. I just wish it has topre switches. Should I get HHKB JIS then? i really hate how far away my "y" key is to reach for on my poker  :confused:

Offline Minnie2

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 122
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
Re: Keyboard for business trip and traveling
« Reply #99 on: Tue, 01 November 2016, 00:12:40 »
I would take a 60% board. I think it is convenient enough,It also has the basic position, but also not too heavy.
    A Bro Caps Fan

Just wanted to make sure everyone sees that information. A lot of people missed it ;)