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I don't know how keyboards and switches became an obsession for me. I was a happy with my CODE keyboard + Cherry MX Whites until about 2 years when I decided to

I don't know how keyboards and switches became an obsession for me. I was a happy with my CODE keyboard + Cherry MX Whites until about 2 years when I decided to try Ergodox Ez. I feel forced to use it because I've spent $$$ extra money on switches and keycaps on top of the already expensive keyboard. I didn't want to bother with Moonlander because of the negative experience of EZ version. I'm still waiting for Keyboardio Model 100 to arrive. After I had backed the kickstarter, Kinesis announced the Advantage360... I was really pissed because that's the one I "feel" I really want. I decided to skip 360 until end of the year where the custom switch option becomes available. I really hope Model 100 does it so I can finally stop spending money!!! (I doubt it) Ps. This keyboard is now on the list too, but not sure about the thumb cluster.

tashoecraft 5y ago
I have the model 1 and I really like it, the palm strike to trigger the other layers is really easy to use.
- tnorthcutt 5y ago
  Another user of the model 1; I think the palm button is one of the best things about it. Makes using layers extremely low effort.
getcrunk 5y ago
I've been considering getting an ez? What don't you like about it?
- bamazizi 5y ago
  I don't recommend the EZ due to: - Thumb cluster, 4 of the 6 buttons (smaller ones) are hardly reachable organically. - Miss typing and frustrating first few months because of key layouts - You'll try 100s of layout changes in the config software, only to forget a lot of things and constantly going back to recall where what went! - The tilt kit. After a lot of tries, it now lays flat without any lifts. I tried a lot of setups and nothing really helped the comfort - Each keyboard piece constantly moving, it's really hard to build muscle memory when positions are mostly different - Build quality is plasticy and doesn't feel confident under the hands - Cables and connection

tashoecraft 5y ago

I have the model 1 and I really like it, the palm strike to trigger the other layers is really easy to use.

tnorthcutt 5y ago
Another user of the model 1; I think the palm button is one of the best things about it. Makes using layers extremely low effort.

getcrunk 5y ago

I've been considering getting an ez? What don't you like about it?

bamazizi 5y ago
I don't recommend the EZ due to: - Thumb cluster, 4 of the 6 buttons (smaller ones) are hardly reachable organically. - Miss typing and frustrating first few months because of key layouts - You'll try 100s of layout changes in the config software, only to forget a lot of things and constantly going back to recall where what went! - The tilt kit. After a lot of tries, it now lays flat without any lifts. I tried a lot of setups and nothing really helped the comfort - Each keyboard piece constantly moving, it's really hard to build muscle memory when positions are mostly different - Build quality is plasticy and doesn't feel confident under the hands - Cables and connection