Do you like your keyboard for coding?
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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jkirkerx wrote:
I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love.
I don't have much call for programming anymore, but I love my daskeyboard 5QS. They don't use Cherry switches in the newest models, but this thing is sweet to hunt & peck on! Fully programmable, too, as if I'd want to do that...
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jkirkerx wrote:
I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love.
I don't have much call for programming anymore, but I love my daskeyboard 5QS. They don't use Cherry switches in the newest models, but this thing is sweet to hunt & peck on! Fully programmable, too, as if I'd want to do that...
Will Rogers never met me.
I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. So now I bought 2 keyboards, including the Logitech MX keys for business with a built-in rechargeable battery.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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So you got the metal one, Das Keyboard 5QS? now $197.01 USD on Amazon Gamma Zulu soft tactile switches Guess the other one is plastic top, Das Keyboard X50Q and $127 USD on Amazon Gamma Zulu soft tactile switches This one seems pretty cool, full metal construction Das Keyboard Prime 13 Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Switches, Clean White LED Backlit Keys, USB Pass-Through, Aluminum Top Panel (104 Keys, Black) at $127 USD Hmm, so many to choose from ...
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Yeah the 5QS. The main reason i got it was I was chewing through my keycaps in no time and I wanted to be able to replace them. I haven't had to replace these. The other reason I got it was I was dropping keys because my fingers are quick, yet lazy so I mash multiple keys at once. This keyboard is NKRO meaning I don't drop letters anymore. Weee!
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I have been using the G.SKILL KM780 MX Cherry Blue. This is not only an excellent keyboard, but also has 6 additional macro buttons I can use for repetitive tasks when developing. Instead of pressing two keys for some actions, I program one of the keys to do the job. It has the possibility to program 3 sets of 6 macro-keys to have 18 different macros. In my case I use the first for C# in Visual Studio; the second for Python and the third for gamming. By the way this is the original intention for this keyboard: GAMING :laugh:
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I'm wanting to get another keyboard as well. Lots of answers here, but I don't see too much as to why a $200 is better for coding than a $50 one? I'm just curious what the advantage is to doing coding. I'd note that I'm typing this on a stock HP, but since I'm having coffee at the kitchen table, it works because I can set it back further away than the one I use at my desk, which is a Logitech MK wireless. Don't have the luxury of that extra distance at my desk.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I have a Das keyboard. Brown switches. Doesn’t have all the fancy backlight features, don’t know if they were offered when I got mine. 8 or 9 years later, still working fine, though I’ve been retired for a few years now. If it ever wears out I’ll buy another Das. Good luck finding your keyboard. Very personal thing.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I used Microsoft's Natural Ergonomic[^] for ages and loved it. Unfortunately they phased it out in favor of this one[^] which I had to buy after my old one broke after 12 years of service. I liked old model more but this one is quite good too unless you are looking only for mechanical models
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I use a couple of WASD keyboards. Although they're not wireless, they can be customized with whatever key switches you want blue, red or brown. With or without numeric keypad. I love them. They're a bit noisy but I work in my home office and so don't care. I think you can get silent switches though. Just look up WASD Keyboards.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I use this one Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard | Kinesis Gaming[^] with the optional lift kit and it's the greatest I've used in 30+ years of programming. I also added a seperate numeric keypad. The ergonomics with the lift kit, choice of cherry switches, and the programmable left keys all make it a great keyboard. I love cherry brown switches for tactile feedback with very little clack.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I use two - a [Unicomp Model M](https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/product/NEW\_M) and a [Matias Tactile Pro](http://matias.ca/tactilepro4/) (the cheapest new Alps-like keyboard I could find - I was able to get a PC variant before they were discontinued). If I could justify the money for a [new Model F](https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/f77-model-f-keyboard/)...
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I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. So now I bought 2 keyboards, including the Logitech MX keys for business with a built-in rechargeable battery.
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You're going to love it, I predict! Great choice!
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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Yes, I like my keyboard. I very infrequently use the keypad (only in some games) so I have a QuickFire 10 keyless keyboard with Cherry brown switches. I can put both the keyboard and my mouse on the keyboard shelf on my desk. I do have a separate USB keypad for the few games that uses it. RGB lighting for me is pretty useless since I'm a touch typist. I almost never look at my keyboard when typing.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I'm loving my GMMK keyboard from Glorious Gaming. They're relatively new on the block but the concept of replaceable switches makes me think it'll be easier to maintain this one vs replacing the whole thing when just a few keys get sketchy. I mostly picked it because it comes in white and I have a transparent acrlic sheet above it to keep the cats off it, but between white kbd and desk, it also functiosn as a whiteboard while also letting me watch my fingers type.
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I've been using my current keyboard for over 15 years now, and it's time to throw it in the trash and get a new one. It uses batteries and is wireless, and I'm tired of keeping batteries around, and rather go back to a corded keyboard. I like the palm rest on my keyboard, and it's a straight design, Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite. So I'm looking for a new one. Some keyboards are $189 USD now. I like mechanical keys, and RGB lighting would be cool I think. Just wondering if there is a great keyboard out there that programmers love. Not like the old days where I went to Comp USA and tried them out. [update 1] I ordered the Logitech MX keys for business. I do need to get a couple of keyboards so I'll a couple of them out. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp\](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DKM9CJY?psc=1&smid=A2Q1LRYTXHYQ2K&ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp) [Update 2] I bought the ... Das Keyboard 6 Professional Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Cherry MX Blue Switches, Shine-Through Keycaps, 2-Port USB C Hub, Media Controls, Durable Aluminum Enclosure, Volume Knob, NKRO - $200 on Amazon Very Expensive, but I've been sitting on a pile of Amazon gift cards all year to pay for it, and cashed them in for this. It seems to have everything I want, and is all aluminum construction as well. [update] So now I bought 2 keyboards. I'll keep the one I like most. Can't wait to throw away my current keyboard. Tired of missing characters when I type.
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I used DasKeyboards for a very long time. They're good, but way overpriced these days, there are better options for less IMHO. I've switched to Keychron, I'm using a K8 right now. They have wireless bluetooth capability, but you can used them wired as well and that's what I do at work. They're among the most affordable mechanical keyboards and you can get them with hot-swappable switches. If you want a good mechanical keyboard without spending a lot, they're worth a look.
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I use a new UNICOM New Model M keyboard which has keys built with classic buckling springs, i.e, as the old-fashioned original IBM contacts. Nice keyboard, with pleasant feedback, when using it. Serious keyboard perfect for software development.
They're perfect for software development if you work from home! I have one but I don't dare bring it to work, those suckers are LOUD! I'm afraid I'd get strangled for using one in the office.
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They're perfect for software development if you work from home! I have one but I don't dare bring it to work, those suckers are LOUD! I'm afraid I'd get strangled for using one in the office.
Yes, you are right. And I like the "noise" it makes. I am a senior consultant (with over 37 years of service) working mostly alone from home (office/laboratory). I cancel the noise of my keyboard, like the rest of the noise around me, by continuously listening to very old music (mainly classic and progressive rock) from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Since I know every single word by heart, listening to it requires no concentration on my part and allows me to do my job with full efficiency ... and so, I pleasantly cancel out ambient noise :)