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I've been on a mechanical keyboard adventure, and I realized most of them are not for me. I don't have any nostalgia for the 80s keyboards, and I can't stand ta

I've been on a mechanical keyboard adventure, and I realized most of them are not for me. I don't have any nostalgia for the 80s keyboards, and I can't stand tall keys anymore. I am using a low-profile mechanical keyboard (Havit KB390L) and it's the only mechanical keyboard that is usable for me. However, it's likely my next keyboard will be scissor switch again. I will probably go for Logitech MX Keys, seems to be the best option for premium scissor switch keyboards.

jakear 7y ago
I agree, it’s very difficult to go from my MBP butterfly keys to a mechanical. On top of the enormous amount of travel required, I also would be forced to use a mouse (or external trackpad), which is so much slower than having the touchpad at my thumbs at all times. Right now, I type quickly on the keyboard, and any time I need to use the pointer all that’s required is a slight rotation of my right hand. Compare that to all the mechanical keyboard folks in my office, who also type quickly, but every cursor interaction is a movement of their entire arm. I don’t understand how they’re okay with that. Anyone know of a nice low profile mechanical with a built in trackpad?
- dlevine 7y ago
  Unicomp makes a version that has a built in trackpoint and mouse buttons. Haven't used it, though.
  - toast0 7y ago
    I've read that the trackpoint in the M13s (including the Unicomps) are one of the earlier designs, and trackpoint enthusiasts prefer the newer versions. That's as far as I went down that rabbit hole.
- skocznymroczny 7y ago
  I'd love to have a butterfly keyboard for my desktop. Unfortunately there aren't any and it's not the best time for butterfly keyboards right now because of reputation for being faulty.
krakatau1 7y ago
Yes, it's exactly the same with me, I simply do not like tall keys. The one thing I did like in mechs is abundance of layouts that came about. I got Mx Keys and it's very good but!!! * escape key is doubled in size so it messes my musle memory with f keys( you expect to hit f5 but it's f4) * I don't need the numpad. My next keyboard is Matias, the only other option for premium scissor switch keyboards. https://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-matias-bluetooth-aluminum-tenkeyless-keyboard-for-mac-space-grey.asp https://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-matias-bluetooth-alum...

jakear 7y ago

I agree, it’s very difficult to go from my MBP butterfly keys to a mechanical. On top of the enormous amount of travel required, I also would be forced to use a mouse (or external trackpad), which is so much slower than having the touchpad at my thumbs at all times. Right now, I type quickly on the keyboard, and any time I need to use the pointer all that’s required is a slight rotation of my right hand. Compare that to all the mechanical keyboard folks in my office, who also type quickly, but every cursor interaction is a movement of their entire arm. I don’t understand how they’re okay with that. Anyone know of a nice low profile mechanical with a built in trackpad?

dlevine 7y ago
Unicomp makes a version that has a built in trackpoint and mouse buttons. Haven't used it, though.
- toast0 7y ago
  I've read that the trackpoint in the M13s (including the Unicomps) are one of the earlier designs, and trackpoint enthusiasts prefer the newer versions. That's as far as I went down that rabbit hole.
skocznymroczny 7y ago
I'd love to have a butterfly keyboard for my desktop. Unfortunately there aren't any and it's not the best time for butterfly keyboards right now because of reputation for being faulty.

krakatau1 7y ago

Yes, it's exactly the same with me, I simply do not like tall keys. The one thing I did like in mechs is abundance of layouts that came about. I got Mx Keys and it's very good but!!! * escape key is doubled in size so it messes my musle memory with f keys( you expect to hit f5 but it's f4) * I don't need the numpad. My next keyboard is Matias, the only other option for premium scissor switch keyboards. https://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-matias-bluetooth-aluminum-tenkeyless-keyboard-for-mac-space-grey.asp https://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-matias-bluetooth-alum...