Busted another keyboard when going lab-crazy so it's time that time of the year again, ordering a new keyboard. I've been using Cherry Stream XT keyboards for the last few years. They are sleak and silent but obviously they are not built for power-users. This is already my third one so I was thinking, since most of my time is spent on the CLI, it might be better to cough up a bit more for a decent "professional" keyboard.
I was reading up this morning and it looks like a mechanical keyboard is what I need. Are any of you using high-end keyboards, or just using consumer stuff?
I use the one that came with my laptop. Or desktop.
Consumer-grade: laptop keyboard. A very crappy one at that. It regularly doesn't register a key-press.
What I WANT is this:
(http://netdna.walyou.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/03/Steampunk_Keyboard_Mods_10.jpg)
At home I have an old Logitech G15 that I love, and fear the day it stops working. At work I have a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. No problems with either one.
-Otanx
I've been using a Rosewill RK9000v2. It's a "budget" mechanical keyboard with cherry switches. It's pretty well built. I don't like the detachable cable but I planned to hardwire it after the inevitable happened. Somehow it's held up much better than I expected so the mod hasn't happened yet. Overall it's alright for a cheap mechanical with cherries.
Quote from: deanwebb on February 18, 2016, 02:34:45 PM
What I WANT is this:
That is beautiful.
I have my old desktop PC behind my TV in the living room. I need a bluetooth dongle, keyboard and mouse so I can use the computer from the sofa. Are those keyboards with integrated mice any good? I don't really want to spend $100 or $200 on a keyboard.
Im using a Dell keyboard for years now. They are fucking hard.
I want a vertical keyboard but I'm afraid that I wont be able to type and it'll be a waste of money.
supposed to be easier on the wrists and avoid the carpel tunnel syndrome
Best for carpal tunnel is to hire someone else to do the typing for you.
Microsoft comfort curve keyboard 2000
https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/comfort-curve-keyboard-2000
I have two. One of them is what I used throughout my whole CCIE process and its still going strong. Im a light typer normally but once i get inside a terminal or CLI I start typing really hard. Not sure why...
Quote from: that1guy15 on February 19, 2016, 08:43:47 AM
Microsoft comfort curve keyboard 2000
https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/comfort-curve-keyboard-2000
I have two. One of them is what I used throughout my whole CCIE process and its still going strong. Im a light typer normally but once i get inside a terminal or CLI I start typing really hard. Not sure why...
Probably because you have Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" playing in the background....but who am I to judge :rock:
Quote from: routerdork on February 19, 2016, 08:49:18 AM
Quote from: that1guy15 on February 19, 2016, 08:43:47 AM
Microsoft comfort curve keyboard 2000
https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/comfort-curve-keyboard-2000
I have two. One of them is what I used throughout my whole CCIE process and its still going strong. Im a light typer normally but once i get inside a terminal or CLI I start typing really hard. Not sure why...
Probably because you have Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" playing in the background....but who am I to judge :rock:
Ha! Now days its usually the screaming of three little kids with the subtle sound of Frozen playing in the background.
Nothing like it to get the alcohol boiling in your blood stream...
Quote from: Otanx on February 18, 2016, 04:46:05 PM
At home I have an old Logitech G15 that I love, and fear the day it stops working. At work I have a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. No problems with either one.
-Otanx
I have the same one and I fear the same. I have no idea what I would replace it with these days. Seems every keyboard has a color of key switches to pick from. I have no idea what any of them mean.
Quote from: that1guy15 on February 19, 2016, 10:03:51 AM
Quote from: routerdork on February 19, 2016, 08:49:18 AM
Quote from: that1guy15 on February 19, 2016, 08:43:47 AM
Microsoft comfort curve keyboard 2000
https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/comfort-curve-keyboard-2000
I have two. One of them is what I used throughout my whole CCIE process and its still going strong. Im a light typer normally but once i get inside a terminal or CLI I start typing really hard. Not sure why...
Probably because you have Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" playing in the background....but who am I to judge :rock:
Ha! Now days its usually the screaming of three little kids with the subtle sound of Frozen playing in the background.
Nothing like it to get the alcohol boiling in your blood stream...
OMG! I thought I was the only one with the screaming and Frozen!
obligatory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyAn3fSs8_A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyAn3fSs8_A)
and if you're not an Archer fan... WHY THE HECK NOT
I fear if we ever open our windows the neighbors will call child protection on us for kidnapping and torturing small children. Funny thing is its us who are being tortured.
Have kids it will be fun they said. FTS :wall:
Mine are already over Frozen, and moved on to cheesy Minions covers :mrgreen:
I've been looking at some models and since my laptop has a Belgian keyboard layout (AZERTY) my choices will be limited. US keyboard layout would be best but then I have to manually switch layouts in Windows. Not a problem for me but other people in the house will get confused and frustrated.
Unfortunately, most ones that are available in my layout are all targeted at gamers, perhaps a bit too flashy:
(http://www.technobuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CorsairGaming-K70RGB_05.jpg)
Das Keyboard looks perfect, but only in US layout. They also have one without labelling but US is 104 keys against 105 in BE.
(https://www.keychatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/keychatter_2015-03-31_22-06-43-679x350.jpg)
Found one supplier that has a lot of Ducky keyboards, so will be reading up on those ones.
Quote from: mmcgurty on February 19, 2016, 11:51:00 AM
Quote from: Otanx on February 18, 2016, 04:46:05 PM
At home I have an old Logitech G15 that I love, and fear the day it stops working. At work I have a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. No problems with either one.
-Otanx
I have the same one and I fear the same. I have no idea what I would replace it with these days. Seems every keyboard has a color of key switches to pick from. I have no idea what any of them mean.
There's a good article on Lifehacker (http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-the-best-mechanical-keyboard-and-why-you-511140347) about the different switch colors, think I'll need brown or blue ones.
Ordered the Ducky Legend with blue MX switches
http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/ducky-legend/
Cheaper than what I was counting on, read good things about it and it's still quite stylish.
Quote from: that1guy15 on February 20, 2016, 03:58:55 PM
I fear if we ever open our windows the neighbors will call child protection on us for kidnapping and torturing small children. Funny thing is its us who are being tortured.
Have kids it will be fun they said. FTS :wall:
Ha! Truth! Just be glad you have your CCIE! I have about ZERO energy/motivation to really do any studying lately! My wife wants a third - I told her I wish her and the next guy best of luck.
Quote from: SimonV on February 22, 2016, 01:43:58 PM
Ordered the Ducky Legend with blue MX switches
http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/ducky-legend/
Cheaper than what I was counting on, read good things about it and it's still quite stylish.
Plus it has a WIN key! How awesome is that!?
Quote from: AspiringNetworker on February 23, 2016, 04:17:03 PM
Plus it has a WIN key! How awesome is that!?
Fixed it 8)
QuoteTo prevent accidental key press interrupting your gaming CLI session, the Windows key can be easily disabled with 2 key presses. Don't let stray key presses ruin your day again