My New Keyboard
I got a new keyboard this week!
Lately I've been using one of two keyboards, either an Apple wireless keyboard or the cheapest thing I could find at Best Buy. Also in the past I used a Kinesis Advantage "ergonimic" keyboard (which unfortunately just really killed my wrists, the exact opposite of what was supposed to happen!). Here's all three of them...
None of them were ideal. They either hurt my thumbs or my wrist, or had the wrong keyboard layout or the keys were a pain to depress or they were too light and so on and so on. So, I looked around and found something that programmers just raved about. And here it is:
And let me tell you, it is fantastic! Typing feels amazing, and it is heavy enough so that it doesn't float around my desk. In addition to that, it has no markings whatsoever, so it is going to whip this guy into tip-top-typing shape! No more looking down to find the '5' or the '*', I'm going to just know where that shit is!
It is kind of funny, it is notorious for being a very "clicky" keyboard and on the website they even sell earplugs to give to your office mate or spouse. I personally don't think it is all that loud, but it is definitely louder than any of my previous keyboards. Here's someone's video review on YouTube (yes, he talks for 14 minutes about a keyboard), in case you want to hear it in action...
So, next time you're at the apartment, you'll have to try it out!
I just know this post about a keyboard is going to get a lot of attention and interest!
16 October 2011 08:49pm UTC • 257 views • 6 comments
Tagged with keyboard, programming, computer, excited
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Dread Pirate Benjamin
16 October 2011 10:01pm UTC
Well, I didn't think that the loudness of the keyboard was going to bother Keri, but this very afternoon we were both working in the same room and she had to leave because my clicking was bothering her...
I tell ya!
Sailing Master Keri
16 October 2011 10:59pm UTC
I didn't think it would bother me either, but it's really loud when I'm trying to do homework!
Erik the Redish-orange
16 October 2011 11:10pm UTC
I'm sitting here next to you trying to work but had to stop working to read this because of your incessant clicking!
Erik the Redish-orange
16 October 2011 11:33pm UTC
I was able to nap for a bit, but when I woke up all that clicking kept me from going back to sleep! It's a loud keyboard, but it's not like it has an amplifier. And what really matters is that you like it.
BenGood109
17 October 2011 03:55am UTC
First off I love clicky keyboards, but maybe only if I am the one doing the typing? I'm not sure because I've never lived with someone who has a keyboard with loud clicks. To me a clicky keyboard feels more satisfying to type on. Also, I can't believe it is blank! That is very impressive. It would freak me out but I also don't make my living on a computer like you do. Still I'm very impressed, that's cool you have it all memorized.
Seamonster Mom
18 October 2011 11:04am UTC
I'm looking forward to a demonstration.