[TriLUG] OT Keyboards

[Eric Garver via TriLUG]

> The Das keyboard appears to be mechanical, and should be tougher right?

Yes it's mechanical.
In general mechanicals will be more expensive, but hold up much longer
and provide a better typing experience.

I've been using a TECK [0] for almost 4 years - which has served me
well. It's still in great shape. However, its pretty pricey and has a
semi-abnormal layout. I find "split" keyboard to be more comfortable.

There are many "build your owns" depending on how serious you are, e.g.
ergodox [1]. Massdrop occasionally has ergodox kits that include
everything you need to build one.

In addition there have been kickstarters for high quality and hackable
keyboards, e.g. UHK [2]. This is the one I'm most excited about and may
replace my TECK with it someday.

If you're looking for something more ergonomic you should look at
Kinesis keyboards. If you want a cheap, ergonomic keyboard without a
number pad you can take a Microsoft Elite [3] and saw the numberpad off.
That's what I used for years before I bought my TECK. Although Elites
seem harder to come by now.

FWIW, I'm a developer and a gamer. Many days I'm in front of a computer
for 12 hours a day.

[0] https://trulyergonomic.com/store/index.php
[1] http://ergodox.org/
[2] https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/
[3] http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-A11-00337-Natural-Keyboard-Elite/dp/B0000642RX

On Sun, May 29, 2016 at 05:55:28PM +0000, Keith Woodie via TriLUG wrote:
> I write quite a bit of code. I have been buying Logitech keyboards, but
> about 1 to 1 1/2 years in the keys start sticking.
> 
> I had a ergonomic Microsoft keyboard in college that I loved, however I
> feel like the newer models look just as cheaply built as the logitech that
> I am looking to replace.
> 
> The Das keyboard appears to be mechanical, and should be tougher right?
> 
> Thanks
> On Sun, May 29, 2016 at 1:46 PM Matt Whitlow <matt.church.whitlow at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > What's your main use, if typing I would go with a DasKeyboard.
> > On May 29, 2016 1:45 PM, "Keith Woodie via TriLUG" <trilug at trilug.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Any recommendations on keyboards? Tired of buying cheap ones that wear out
> >> in no time.
> >>
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