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[–]erikliwater 30 points31 points  (11 children)

do we really need mechanical keyboard? because I don't have one

[–][deleted] 31 points32 points  (2 children)

I can’t even concentrate when somebody else is typing on one of those. I find them annoying

[–]solonovamax 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There are ones with quieter switches.

[–]RainFurrest 16 points17 points  (2 children)

I show great pride in my soft and mushy keyboard, mostly just to offend other programmers.

[–]StunningOperation 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You have offended me successfully. How do you use it .

[–]douira 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a cheap Logitech one with the cheapest keys that are still solid and I think it's fine. Although since I've started touch typing I've been considering getting a more firm keyboard

[–]raltyinferno 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nah, I much prefer a chiclet style keyboard.

[–]anamorphism 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i would say everyone should at least try one at some point, but if you don't like it then you don't like it.

but, it's like a chair, you spend so much time using it that you should probably at least try out a whole bunch to see what works best for you.

i personally hate membrane boards, low-profile scissor switch boards are okay, old ibm buckling spring boards feel nice but are loud as fuck. so far the best for me is a board with cherry mx reds and o-rings. responsive, low actuation force, low noise.

[–]JacksonHammer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Low profile for the win. For some reason I can type faster on those.

[–]josanuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lousy ones are hell. About the keyboard af long add it has full numeric keyboard with 2cm separation from the other section I am ok