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So I finally plugged my keyboard into my current (2009) Macbook Pro and typed on it for 2-3 minutes. It felt pretty good but I was obviously searching for keys and trying to get used to the layout. Then I went back to my laptop keyboard (that again, I'v been using ...

Hey guys, I'm going to try to get used to the small 'delete' key once I start using this keyboard - but in case I can't adapt is there an easy replacement that's two keys wide? Ideally something that feels as close as possible to the rest of the keys so it doesn't stand out.

Clean up went well! Didn't mess up/break a single key. Now I'm sort of waiting around for Apple to release their next MBP so I can set up my work station.

Yep, alcohol is fine to use.


Thanks! And thanks for sending our Soarer cable so quickly. Looking forward to setting it up.

Is there a learning curve for switching to a mechanical board? I was just messing around with it tonight and it felt so weird. Imagine it takes a week or two to tell if ...

What can I use to clean the spacebar without removing it? Is alcohol ok or bad for the plastic?

Quick question: how likely am I to break something while removing the key caps for cleaning? Worried about plastic getting brittle after 32 years and don’t want to break anything!

Iggy wrote:

depletedvespene wrote: You just wait until you discover the F122.

^ What he said.

What’s the F122? Some kinda fighter jet?

depletedvespene wrote: No, it hasn't. The stepped backspace on the XT is nowhere near being its biggest problem. Also, let's not scare keyboardnovice off with a Model F flame war (not yet, at least).

Is there a raging XT vs AT debate?? If so, sign me up for...*checks picture*... TEAM AT!!

seebart wrote: Sounds like a case of "try before you buy" case right here...

How do you mean?

Dang! I’m going to try to get used to it. Fingers crossed!

Does a small backspace key actually get that annoying? And what are you saying you can do about a small backspace key? There's no room for a larger one, right?

That said, taking an F AT to work may not be the best idea ever. Heck, I'm a Model M/F fanatic and in my current workplace I have an entirely different keyboard.

Due to noise? I have an office with a door in a coworking space. I haven’t started there yet but I hope with the door closed it won’t ...

Man, my good friend who got me turned on to clickety clacks is cracking up over my slow(?) descent into madness. Apologized to my SO in advance haha

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Expensive converter, but it'll do the trick. Plug-n-Type.

Ooh, I don’t mind paying $40 for simplicity. Does this allow for easy remapping of ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-XT-AT-to-USB-Soarers-Converter-Remapping-Macros-NKRO-Support-IBM-Model-F/302711725609?hash=item467b065e29:g:U4cAAOSwDN1USZL-

Expensive converter, but it'll do the trick. Plug-n-Type.

Ooh, I don’t mind paying $40 for simplicity. Does this allow for easy remapping of ...

Wow, thanks for all the help gang!

Regarding building my own plug-in converter: I’m a little nervous because I’m not all that tech/computer savvy. Is it easy enough for me to do? What are the benefits if I’m not switching the board between computers? I see mentioned that it’s easier to map keys ...

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My buddy has convinced me to try a mechanical keyboard for work. I was originally going to buy a Unicomp Model M Spacesaver for my MacBook Pro but when I was talking to my dad about it he said "hold on, let me show you my old keyboard." This was the one that came ...