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Layout is not a real problem, I used ansi for many years. It's actually a bit better for my job in IT
I have to configure the layout a bit for my umlauts, that's all.

And the switches, yeah, we'll see about them

It has a classic color scheme, so I'm happy

OK, I finally got it! I went with the ansi version of the TAB75... Not by choice but by mistake :D Spent 120€ including shipping.

I really like the build quality and the slight texture on the keycaps and the case. And the color scheme is just what I wanted, it has a tiny retro look to it.
The caps ...

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm still waiting for my TAB75 to arrive - looks like the shop is on holidays...

And yes, that one is not a classic choice But the color scheme is OK and I like the small form factor.

I'll let you know what I think of it when it finally arrives!

Thanks for the suggestions so far! The Keychron C1 looks really good - and it's cheap.

I also found a Vortex TAB75 - which I ordered with mx blues, just to give it a try. It's very compact but still has all the keys I need. And yeah, candykeys.com, which had it in stock, is located in Germany

ISO ...

I don't know, that bottoming out never felt good to me. I love a tactile switch more, I think the sound may have to do something with that as well. In hindsight, the Realforce definitely was the better choice compared to the MX blacks for example. I see there's a silent option for the Realforce ...

Hi all,

I had a regular Model M or SSK for many years and eventually sold them because I thought they were a tiny bit too loud and took away too much space. I miss them...

I bought a Ducky One 2 and I'm really happy with the build quality and I went with mx blacks once and mx reds the other time ...

I have been very inactive in this forum... My interests do shift over time so now I only use mechanical keyboards but don't buy them actively anymore :D

In the beginning of 2021 I started to make electronic music on hardware devices (real hardware is always nicer, that's what drew me to keyboards ...

If it's in your price range: Motu M2

In my experience, it's the best sound device you can get for that kind of thing right now. If your headphones are not too hard to drive then is also has a very competent headphone amplifier.

Measurements: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php ...

Certainly a new approach to a minimal keyboard.

Yes, if you don't mind a bit noise, get the Model M again. It's my favorite keyboard as well. I use others if I need a more silent alternative but I only feel at home with the Model M.

I'd look at something where the plastic will not get shiny after one year or so. The rubber parts of the old Logitech MX518 turns into a sticky mess after a few years of use so I would avoid mice with any kind of rubber texture.

I have a Razer Viper Mini (with lighting turned off) which looks like ...

For me the biggest difference is an adjustable desk so that you can stand up and work that way for an hour or two, then you change back and repeat that through the day. No need for a really fancy chair if you're only sitting there for an hour Get up every now and then and you'll be fine.

I wonder if these are the correct ones, they do look like the Kailh you mentioned: https://www.ebay.de/itm/20x-Mute-Button ... 4406726448

Anyway, for 5 euros the risk is acceptable.

Oh, that's interesting! Do you have any idea where I can get them (without shipping times of 30 to 50 days)?

I think I fixed the Slimblade! I opened the housing and filed a tiny amount of the plastic away where a part of the button touches the case. That part is there to keep the buttons in place so that they don't move sideways, I think. Now the buttons work just fine - the click action is not perfect but ...

OK, feedback on the Kensingtons:

The Slimblade does have a nice form factor for me but the buttons are a joke. The top buttons don't even move freely because they scratch against the case. And all feel different and are a bit hard to press. I actually like the scroll mechanism if it wasn't so slow ...

A little bit of bending is fine for me because I have absolutely no problem with normal mice and my desk at home is set to 64cm in height. Those at work can also be adjusted in height.

Regarding the M570: I removed the spring inside the scrolling wheel. Now. it's free floating and silent like many ...

Thanks for the info regarding the Logitech Marble! I did try it a few years ago and it fits my hands really good, too. But the missing scroll wheel really annoyed me. I'm working in IT, so I come to use many different programs and scrolling by keyboard is not an option many times. Clicking the small ...

Thanks for the photo! The slimblade seems to have a better position for the wrist... I might try it sometime.

Just changed left and right mouse button switches on the M570, a bit nicer now! The switches from the MX518 are much lighter in comparison.

Update, I orderd an Elecom EX-G Pro (~70 euros). Short summary:

- buttons are easier to click than the M570 (a good thing)
- scroll wheel operates easily but feels cheap and make quite some noise
- enough buttons in a comfortable position, I especially like the one for the ring finger
- in general ...

I've been using a mouse as input device for more than 30 years but never had any issues. Possibly my bones adjusted to the posture when I was a child, so I never had any issues even though I've been working in IT all the time :D But I do like to try out new input devices every now and then!

So I ...

Thanks a lot for the answer, but I'd prefer someone from the EU because shipping one switch from the US to Germany seems a bit excessive Plus, it can wait.

Hi all,

I found a used Razer Blackwidow 2014 in the trash and wanted to restore it but exactly one switch is broken. I desoldered it and found out that one leg of the switch just broke off. So I'm looking for a replacement here, the board comes with Kailh Greens but MX Blues should work as well ...

Given the recent prices, it's becoming more and more interesting to manufacture fake vintage keyboards using modern technology... Build them, bury them in the backyard, wait a few months - profit!

I think scroll lock and pause still work on FreeBSD (possibly Linux as well) for example if you work on the console! The machine is booting up and if there's a kernel panic or anything like that, you have the possibility to look up any error messages. Otherwise impossible, unless you have some other ...

I'm thinking about selling my Model M SSK... In very good condition, did the screw mod as well. For how much do these go nowadays?

Excellent! Feel free to start another fundraiser if deskthority needs it Although I'm not really often here, I just like this place and its people.

matt3o wrote: 01 Nov 2019, 18:17 it's about €1200-1400 per year for the server (and backups).

Sent some money as well! What kind of hellish machine is being used here? Does deskthority really generate that much traffic?

A root server with 4 cpu cores, 16GB RAM and some storage should cost you less than 15 euros per month.

Yep, I hated that scroll wheel, too. I never really found any trackball useful for me, either my thumb or my wrist hurts after a few minutes of use.

But I don't have any problems using normal mice, so I can live with that. But I'm always eager to find new input methods