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I had an EZ a few years ago. It took a few weeks to get used to it but I grew to like it quite a bit. I didn't have issues switching between traditional keyboar

I had an EZ a few years ago. It took a few weeks to get used to it but I grew to like it quite a bit. I didn't have issues switching between traditional keyboards and it. The build quality was questionable, and judging by the pictures it doesn't look like a whole lot has changed. Mine failed after approx 25 months. I believe the Mini USB (!) port failed, and unfortunately it couldn't be replaced due to the way the shell is injection molded into the PCB. They also wouldn't sell me a replacement half because "we're not sure if it will be compatible with your older half and the switches will feel different." Also, the cable/port connecting the two halves (mini audio style) was fidgety out of the gate. At ~$320, this product was something that I expected to last at least a few years (and receive support for failing that.) I won't be buying anything from them again.

lrvick 4y ago
By contrast friends and I have beat the hell out of our EZs and never had a problem. Way more durable than any of our hand-built Ergodox. That said, I switched to the Moonlander a couple of years ago and can attest the build quality is much higher though. I could hardly see myself using anything else now.
- throitallaway 4y ago
  The typing experience itself was pleasurable and solid (although the tenting arms were a little weird.) It wasn't abused/sat on my desk and always had an issue with the cable connecting the halves (I had to play with it sometimes to get one half to be recognized.) Then eventually the right-angle mini USB cable started winking out and requiring me to re-seat it. Maybe I just got a bad unit. Regardless, I was really disappointed in their support options.
  - lrvick 4y ago
    Never seen these issue on an EZ but they are common issues on Ergodox in general and I have had to resolder the mini-usb connectors a number of times on DIY units as they just do not have a lot of structural support. You do have to baby the connector a bit but everything else takes considerable abuse. I have no doubt this is why they went with a recessed USB type C on the Moonlander which would take significant force to break.
ledauphin 4y ago
I've had one since 2017 and have used it literally every work day, and have experienced no issues. It's been a great keyboard. I wish I could justify the slimmer Moonlander. I also wish somebody would make a compelling wireless version of a split ortholinear mechanical board.
- uticus 4y ago
  https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless perhaps? Can't personally attest tho
uticus 4y ago
Alternate data: been using my Ergodox EZ (original, not shine or anything) for six years with heavy use, no problems. And I bought the thing used six years ago.

lrvick 4y ago

By contrast friends and I have beat the hell out of our EZs and never had a problem. Way more durable than any of our hand-built Ergodox. That said, I switched to the Moonlander a couple of years ago and can attest the build quality is much higher though. I could hardly see myself using anything else now.

throitallaway 4y ago
The typing experience itself was pleasurable and solid (although the tenting arms were a little weird.) It wasn't abused/sat on my desk and always had an issue with the cable connecting the halves (I had to play with it sometimes to get one half to be recognized.) Then eventually the right-angle mini USB cable started winking out and requiring me to re-seat it. Maybe I just got a bad unit. Regardless, I was really disappointed in their support options.
- lrvick 4y ago
  Never seen these issue on an EZ but they are common issues on Ergodox in general and I have had to resolder the mini-usb connectors a number of times on DIY units as they just do not have a lot of structural support. You do have to baby the connector a bit but everything else takes considerable abuse. I have no doubt this is why they went with a recessed USB type C on the Moonlander which would take significant force to break.

ledauphin 4y ago

I've had one since 2017 and have used it literally every work day, and have experienced no issues. It's been a great keyboard. I wish I could justify the slimmer Moonlander. I also wish somebody would make a compelling wireless version of a split ortholinear mechanical board.

uticus 4y ago
https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless perhaps? Can't personally attest tho

uticus 4y ago

Alternate data: been using my Ergodox EZ (original, not shine or anything) for six years with heavy use, no problems. And I bought the thing used six years ago.