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I'll add my old man rant that physical keyboards are terrible now, and I somewhat blame Apple. Everyone seems to want as flat a keyboard as possible which does
by hotpotamus 4y ago
I'll add my old man rant that physical keyboards are terrible now, and I somewhat blame Apple. Everyone seems to want as flat a keyboard as possible which does look pretty stylish I'll admit, but is not as ergonomic as the old Dell cheapo membrane keyboards. It makes sense on a laptop, but not on a dedicated keyboard. I fully acknowledge that it might just be the era of keyboards I grew up with and prefer, and luckily I can still find the old ones I like at Goodwill for $3, so my cup runeth over anyway.
As for phone keyboards, I've never been great with them but typing on a glass screen is a bundle of compromises anyway, and I haven't noticed them any worse lately. I remember reading that the touch spots for the keys are actually dynamically changing under your fingers as you type based on context, so I wouldn't be surprised if something changed and bit you though.
- anikom15 4y agoIt’s cost. The flat keyboards use less plastic. The membrane mechanism doesn’t require much precision either. Flat keyboards with scissor switches are more expensive and feel a little better (and last longer). Full-size keyboards are superior and are still sold, but usually as a ‘premium’ option.