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Why would Apple make a "mechanical" keyboard when there's already multiple vendors like Matias (http://matias.ca/tactilepro/ http://matias.ca/tactilepro/) that
by astrodust 9y ago
Why would Apple make a "mechanical" keyboard when there's already multiple vendors like Matias (http://matias.ca/tactilepro/ http://matias.ca/tactilepro/) that make several models of that exact thing?
Personally I think the new keyboards are really good, there's a lot less travel on each key which makes typing more efficient. Going back to an old keyboard with full travel feels like hammering on a typewriter.
- nsxwolf 9y agoThat Matias keyboard, quite frankly, looks like a piece of junk from the G3 iMac era. Apple could build a mechanical keyboard with their characteristic design and build quality. I think the new butterfly switch is useable, but I don't share your enthusiasm. I have not been able to fully adjust to them and I still make typing errors from my fingers sliding off more than I'd like.
- astrodust 9y agoApple could build a lot of things, but they don't unless there's considerable demand, and mechanical keyboards have very narrow appeal. Matias isn't the only vendor and that's not the only model of mechanical keyboard they make. If you're a mechanical keyboard enthusiast you're living in the golden age of options. You can custom-build your own keyboard, pick individual keycaps, switches, and more. There's vendors like http://www.wasdkeyboards.com http://www.wasdkeyboards.com that are basically "Build-a-Bear" for keyboards.
- nsxwolf 9y agoIt's true, and I love my HHKB2. But I'd love it more if Apple made it because its plastic enclosure leaves a lot to be desired.
- intoverflow2 9y agoHHKB is popular enough that metal replacement closures exist.
- bitwize 9y ago> That Matias keyboard, quite frankly, looks like a piece of junk from the G3 iMac era. But it feels great and wears like iron. Source: I've used one for the past 7 years.