Thread: Mechanical Keyboards
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Old 09-16-2015, 02:13 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by CRussel View Post
Hitch -- as a long time pounder, and serious typist, let me suggest that if you can find a keyboard that uses Alps keys, you're going to be much happier in the long run. I know they're not made any more, but there are good clones of them, such as are used on the Matias. Nothing against Cherry keys, they're WAY better than some of the other c*** out there, but their feel and durability just isn't up to an Alps key.

As for click -- ideally it shouldn't be too loud, but honestly, I'm more concerned about getting a key that feels right and lets my hands and wrists survive. That means some level of click.
I agree completely. The Alps-alike in the Matias keyboards is quite good. The Ergo I bought uses "Quiet" switches and they still feel great. I'll mic my typing for a moment with a short video or something for a demo, don't mind the baby grumping in the background.

Flickr is processing the video now, just did a little b&w video with my iPhone but a proper microphone attached so you can get an idea.

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