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Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Jeff Moyer

Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting > to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm > looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > > - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) > - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? I've tried the microsoft sculpt, split keyboards including the kinesis freestyle and the ultimate hacking keyboard, and the kinesis advantage (and the older classic). The kinesis advantage/classic is by far the best for me--nothing else even comes close. I've been using that keyboard for at least the past 15 years. Keyboards are a personal decision, though. I have a couple you could try out if you want to borrow them--the kinesis classic (ps2 connector required) and the kinesis freestyle, with the tenting accessory (for vertical typing). Good luck with your hunt! -Jeff

June 20, 2023

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Eric Martin

I’m sure you’ve already looked; TrulyErgononic Cleave is my daily driver. It’s super comfy; I’m trying to see if I have a coupon since iirc they sent an email that they’re stopping production. https://trulyergonomic.com/ergonomic-keyboards/mechanical-keyboards/product… Eric > On Jun 16, 2023, at 19:51, Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > > > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) > Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split design > Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > -- > - Frank > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/F6ZHF…

June 20, 2023

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Chuck Anderson

Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB. On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 07:51:30PM -0400, Frank Sweetser via WLUG wrote: > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting > to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm > looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > > - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) > - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > -- > - Frank

June 20, 2023

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Tim Keller

My two favorite keyboards are as follows: 1. Microsoft/Logitech Ergo keyboards. I've got a couple of these. I do like that out of the box Ubuntu fully supports the macro keys. 2. Kinesis Advantage 2. This keyboard took a bit for me to be comfortable using: https://www.amazon.com/Kinesis-Advantage2-Ergonomic-Keyboard-KB600LFQ Thanks, Tim. On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 10:03 PM Dan Davis via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > I really like my Keychron v1 75% (function keys but no numpad). > > > https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-qmk-via-custom-mechanical-key… > > It's good a really heavy aluminum base, hot swap keys, and replaceable > caps. Keeb dorkdom is a REALLY deep rabbit hole as has already been said, > but with something like this you get a very useful keyboard that you can > build on later should you desire. > > On Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 19:51 Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> > wrote: > >> My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is >> starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, >> so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: >> >> - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice >> bonus) >> - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split >> design >> - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred >> >> Anyone have good recommendations they can share? >> -- >> - Frank >> _______________________________________________ >> WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org >> Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ >> Change Settings: >> https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ >> Web Forum/Archive: >> https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/F6ZHF… >> > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/LJUXE… > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

June 19, 2023

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Frank Sweetser

Thanks, I'll check them out! On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 3:01 PM John Stoffel <john(a)stoffel.org> wrote: > >>>>> "Frank" == Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > > > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is > > starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of > > cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for > > something: > > > * With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice > bonus) > > * Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > > * Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > > I've got a pair of WASDkeyboards 'CODE' keyboards. I wish the keycaps > were doubleshot for more durability, but I've been driving these for a > number of years now without any problems. These are TKL boards, not > split, but I find that they are ergonomic enough for me. Also, these > use the 'clear' stems from CherryMX, which means they're not super > loud or clicky. But people would still complain about how loud they > are on some conf calls at times. :-) > > Now that I work from home mostly (99% of the time) I don't help other > user's as much so maybe I should go down the ergonomic rathole and get > something really funky. But having to them move to a laptop and other > machines in the house makes me pause. > > Plus I'd then want to get TWO new keyboards so I have a primary and a > spare for when I needed it. >

June 19, 2023

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Frank" == Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is > starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of > cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for > something: > * With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) > * Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split design > * Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? I've got a pair of WASDkeyboards 'CODE' keyboards. I wish the keycaps were doubleshot for more durability, but I've been driving these for a number of years now without any problems. These are TKL boards, not split, but I find that they are ergonomic enough for me. Also, these use the 'clear' stems from CherryMX, which means they're not super loud or clicky. But people would still complain about how loud they are on some conf calls at times. :-) Now that I work from home mostly (99% of the time) I don't help other user's as much so maybe I should go down the ergonomic rathole and get something really funky. But having to them move to a laptop and other machines in the house makes me pause. Plus I'd then want to get TWO new keyboards so I have a primary and a spare for when I needed it.

June 19, 2023

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Dan Davis

I really like my Keychron v1 75% (function keys but no numpad). https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-qmk-via-custom-mechanical-key… It's good a really heavy aluminum base, hot swap keys, and replaceable caps. Keeb dorkdom is a REALLY deep rabbit hole as has already been said, but with something like this you get a very useful keyboard that you can build on later should you desire. On Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 19:51 Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is > starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, > so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > > - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice > bonus) > - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > -- > - Frank > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/F6ZHF… >

June 17, 2023

Re: [EXT] Keyboard recommendations

by Frank Sweetser

Yeah, I think my favorite out there one so far is this one that requires side view mirrors to learn to use it properly: https://www.allthingsergo.com/safetype-keyboard/ I've also avoided most of the kit ones, simply because I just don't have the time these days to do that much soldering. The Ergodox does seem like it fits the bill, even if it's on the pricier side, so I may just go with that one if nothing better appears. thanks! On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 7:53 PM Krichevsky, Nicholas <njkrichevsky(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > Don't go too deep into the world of ergo keyboards... People take it very > seriously. > > My immediate recommendations are either a Moonlander or Ergodox. I haven't > used either personally, but I've heard good things about them. > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> > *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2023 7:51:30 PM > *To:* Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > > > *Cc:* Frank Sweetser <frank.sweetser(a)gmail.com> > *Subject:* [EXT] [WLUG] Keyboard recommendations > > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is > starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, > so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > > - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice > bonus) > - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > -- > - Frank > -- - Frank

June 17, 2023

Re: [EXT] Keyboard recommendations

by Krichevsky, Nicholas

Don't go too deep into the world of ergo keyboards... People take it very seriously. My immediate recommendations are either a Moonlander or Ergodox. I haven't used either personally, but I've heard good things about them. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 7:51:30 PM To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Cc: Frank Sweetser <frank.sweetser(a)gmail.com> Subject: [EXT] [WLUG] Keyboard recommendations My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: * With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) * Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split design * Illuminated keycaps would be preferred Anyone have good recommendations they can share? -- - Frank

June 16, 2023

Keyboard recommendations

by Frank Sweetser

My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split design - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred Anyone have good recommendations they can share? -- - Frank

June 16, 2023