[aklug] Re: Anyone have a spare mechanical/IBM keyboard?

* Jeremy Austin <jhaustin@gmail.com> [150825 10:29]:
> On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Tim Johnson <tim@akwebsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I always use 'mini' style keyboards with a freestanding
> > numeric keypad on the left.....
> >
>
> I used mini keyboards for quite a while, but eventually the low travel got
> to me. I switched to das keyboard
> http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-ultimate/ and haven't looked back. They
> make a no-keypad version, but not a leftie numpad.
  
  I hope I haven't used the term 'mini' inappropriately, many
  compact keyboards are smaller than what I find comfortable, but
  the happy hacker lite and matias mini tactile pro are both robust
  in size and very comfortable for my hand size.

> Definitely throws visitors when they see the blank keycaps.
  I'll say!

> It's what I could find on eBay, not intended to show off my mad
> skilz. Haven't had a twinge in my wrists since switching.
  Whatever works for you is best for you.
    
> Somewhere I have an ADB Apple Extended Keyboard II and USB adapter. Those
> were sweet switches.
  Cheers

-- 
Tim 
http://www.akwebsoft.com, http://www.tj49.com
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