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For programming keyboard joy, you need a RFK. Here's a great vendor: http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD They ma
by wyclif 13y ago
For programming keyboard joy, you need a RFK. Here's a great vendor:
http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD
They make an IBM "M"-style keyboard that seems half metal (the entire bottom chassis is metal) and has buckling spring action. It looks just like an IBM model, down to the oval on the upper left housing, but without the IBM branding. The model I have was made with Linux in mind, with the CTRL and Caps Lock keys swapped so that CTRL is on the home row. Unicomp also has a keyboard configuration tool so you can create a custom key setup they will ship on request.
- calpaterson 13y agoI'm an emacs user and have a Model M keyboard at home (bit too noisy to use in an open plan office) and while it was incredibly expensive to ship it from Kentucky to London it was the single best investment I've made in my computer ergonomics and prevention of repetitive strain injuries.
- wyclif 13y agoI'm a vim user, though I'm sure this setup would still be a lot better for emacs users too from an RSI perspective (esp. compared to cheap rubber dome or laptop "chiclet" keyboards).
- TsiCClawOfLight 13y agoWhat do you think of the DasKeyboard model S?
- calpaterson 13y agoHaven't used one but they seem like a good choice. I would focus on the key mechanism (apparently the Das Keyboards are the same as the Model M) in this respect and the size. Larger, more spacious keyboards are a lot better.
- blue1 13y agoSeconded. Some years ago I started having wrist problems, hand pains, seeing specialists etc. Then I bought a Unicomp keyboard and every problem disappeared. It is also very aurally satisfying (clac-clac-clac) :)