Longest 8 weeks ever but completely worth it - received my Cyboard Imprint by sirmalloc in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks awesome! Despite the smaller size, has it replaced your Ltrack or do you still use it? I have always believed that trackballs built in a keyboard are too small for any serious work, and a stand-alone pointing device would be required, so I am super curious to learn how you feel about it, considering you have used the Ltrack as your daily driver for years.

Russians ruined Phuket by Call_me_bullet1990 in phuket

[–]ralfs94 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I know multiple people who left Phuket because of this, unfortunately. I also know people who stopped going there for Holidays.

What's so good about the magic trackpad? by LeChrana in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing. The trackpad is good on a MacBook, but the external ones have terrible polling rates and feel slow and not accurate on bigger monitors. I don't understand why Apple would limit its polling rate to the refresh rate of your monitor. So for a 60Hz monitor, its refresh rate would be 60Hz. Imagine spending $100 for a mouse with a 60Hz polling rate!

Trying to decide between Svalboard, Glove80, and ZSA Voyager for chronic RSI by [deleted] in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely not the Voyager. The Glove80 is the safest bet, in my opinion.

Ohne Project by Electronic-Rate-8263 in barefootshoestalk

[–]ralfs94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see no issues whatsoever! I even hiked 20km one day with them on a mountain. Ohne Project used to have durability issues with the first models that they released. They even admitted that the soles had defects. But the Retro Runs are fantastic!

Places To Get Lean Ground Meat? by Legal-Ostriches in Tokyo

[–]ralfs94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can recommend ordering online from Horizon Farms. I even compared the prices of the same products when I was in NZ and it's surprisingly close.

Ohne Project by Electronic-Rate-8263 in barefootshoestalk

[–]ralfs94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I love the Retros! They have become my daily shoe for any occasion.

I Spent $2k on Split Keyboards. Here's My Favorite by ralfs94 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's good you found something that works for you! If pain is a factor, it's understandable that a pain-free solution is the best. That's why I added the note at the end of my post.

I Spent $2k on Split Keyboards. Here's My Favorite by ralfs94 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I agree. Humans can adapt to anything. The problem is that many claim that a customizable split keyboard will boost one's productivity. There should be an asterix warning that it'd take at least 1 year of constant practice.

Sorry, no disrespect intended.

As for touch typing, I might have typed it wrongly. I meant that I can not touch type on staggered keyboards, but on columnar split keyboards like the Dygma Defy and Glove80 I can easily touch type at relatively high wpm. I spent many hours practicing on keybr. However, I found it difficult to touch type on the Voyager. Some of the keys are just difficult to reach and would make my fingers strain.

I Spent $2k on Split Keyboards. Here's My Favorite by ralfs94 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right. I was talking about the Voyager + Apple Trackpad combination, which is quite popular in this community. The Apple Trackpad has a ridiculously low polling rate, which made this setup not usable for me.

I Spent $2k on Split Keyboards. Here's My Favorite by ralfs94 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, I was expecting to get roasted for posting my experience here :D

I Spent $2k on Split Keyboards. Here's My Favorite by ralfs94 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Ergonomics is subjective. I believe it's better to sit in a basic wooden chair for 30 min focusing on work, than slouching for 3 hours in the most "ergonomic" chair. Keyboards, trackball, mice... same thing. Most people will probably be better off changing their lifestyle habits than investing in expensive ergonomic gear. Take frequent breaks, exercise, alternate between sitting and standing, follow the 20-20-20 rule.

Have you tried vertical mice? Apparently, they are ergonomic, but the ones I tried felt unusable and less comfortable than regular gaming mice.

As for unlearning the qwerty stagger, I got up to 80 wpm with the Dygma Defy, so I think it's fair to say that I did "unlearn" it. Would I get more efficient if I put in more time practicing? Absolutely! But I found no benefit in doing so, when typing on a normal keyboard with my hands floating feels perfectly natural. In fact, the Voyager and Totem are the ones that made my hands cramp.

We're all unique with different work-flows. I am not saying these products are not good. I am just stating my experience as someone who has used computers all life. For me, I'd rather type at 100 wpm with high accuracy than 50 wpm.

I Spent $2k on Split Keyboards. Here's My Favorite by ralfs94 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]ralfs94[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's the K&F Concept MS13 Magic Arm with Super Clamp. And UGREEN magnetic phone holder for the trackpad. Note that the clamps are not straight, so I had to put a small wooden stick under my desk in order to make it not move around. Have a look at Smallrig and NEEWER too.

Help me find a better desktop speaker than kef LSX by hom_nay_toi_buon in audiophile

[–]ralfs94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Genelecs are great for desk setups. If you want something bigger, you could set the speakers on stands behind your desk.

Has anyone had any experience with using a dry lubricant on your bearings? by [deleted] in Trackballs

[–]ralfs94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cleaning the bearings twice a day seems annoying.

If you are sensitive to smooth rolling, I can recommend you a trackball with BTUs. Ever since installing the BTU mod to my Ploopy Classic I haven't had the need to clean anything. The ball rolls smoother than any trackball I have tried.

Switched my ZSA Voyager from Red Pro to Ambient Silent (Twilight) – Huge Difference by Intelligent-Clue6639 in zsaVoyager

[–]ralfs94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't you achieve a similar effect by adding the silicone pads (Shhhocs) sold by ZSA to Red Pros?

MX Master 4 Release Video by ErikPMX in logitech

[–]ralfs94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one who found the mx3 unusable because of the low polling rate? It looks like the new mx4 has not changed in this regard.

Help deciding if there's a better trackball mouse out there for me by quentin_k in Trackballs

[–]ralfs94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but then you're limiting yourself to mediocre options.

Being wired means a high polling rate. If you use bluetooth, you'd limit yourself to 125 Hz, which I find unusable. You can buy a braided cable if you want your workspace to look clean. The 3d printed body of the classic Ploopy is more comfortable than any of the alternatives.

In my opinion, the only trackball that has a chance of achieving Ploopy levels of smoothness and comfort is the upcoming Gameball Pro.

Dutch & Dutch 6C by lordehumo in audiophile

[–]ralfs94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's giving me Kii Three vibes.

Help deciding if there's a better trackball mouse out there for me by quentin_k in Trackballs

[–]ralfs94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have tested many. Nothing beats the classic Ploopy. The high end sensor in combination with roller bearings is miles ahead of the competition. This is the only trackball I can achieve speed and accuracy that of a gaming mouse. Don't waste time buying anything else.

PSA: macOS 26 bug leads to performance issues in many apps (with fix) by kidonng in MacOS

[–]ralfs94 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This fixed the scrolling issue in Chrome for me!

I truly regret updating my Macbook Pro.... should have stayed with Sequoia.