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
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- 06 Jul 2022, 19:12
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
- 06 Jul 2022, 11:54
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
Re: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
It has a classic color scheme, so I'm happy
- 05 Jul 2022, 20:29
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
Re: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
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 f...
- 30 Jun 2022, 23:52
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
Re: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
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!
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!
- 26 Jun 2022, 17:14
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
Re: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
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 DE...
- 24 Jun 2022, 16:56
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
Re: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
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 - ma...
- 23 Jun 2022, 21:15
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2943
Looking for a TKL with a classic look and clicky switches
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. Th...
- 26 Jul 2021, 22:14
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What are you listening to at the moment?
- Replies: 1561
- Views: 528788
Re: What are you listening to at the moment?
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 in...
- 01 Apr 2021, 17:02
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Linux DAC USB headphones+mic+speakers suggestions?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8803
Re: Linux DAC USB headphones+mic+speakers suggestions?
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?threads...
- 31 Jan 2021, 18:00
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26263
- Views: 8686109
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Certainly a new approach to a minimal keyboard.
- 22 Oct 2020, 16:57
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model M 1986
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2042
Re: IBM Model M 1986
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.
- 22 Oct 2020, 16:16
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Suggestions for a plain, but heavy-duty mouse ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10460
Re: Suggestions for a plain, but heavy-duty mouse ?
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 i...
- 15 Oct 2020, 09:32
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Ergonomics and desk setups?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5693
Re: Ergonomics and desk setups?
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.
- 08 Oct 2020, 14:31
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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.
Anyway, for 5 euros the risk is acceptable.
- 07 Oct 2020, 10:40
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
Oh, that's interesting! Do you have any idea where I can get them (without shipping times of 30 to 50 days)?
- 06 Oct 2020, 20:30
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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...
- 06 Oct 2020, 17:25
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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 b...
- 04 Oct 2020, 13:11
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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 m...
- 02 Oct 2020, 22:15
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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...
- 01 Oct 2020, 21:21
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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.
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.
- 01 Oct 2020, 16:34
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Re: Trackball for smaller hands
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 t...
- 24 Sep 2020, 20:53
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Trackball for smaller hands
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20368
Trackball for smaller hands
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 did...
- 19 Jul 2020, 12:50
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB] One switch Cherry MX Blue or Kailh Green
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2320
Re: [WTB] One switch Cherry MX Blue or Kailh Green
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.
- 29 Jun 2020, 16:47
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB] One switch Cherry MX Blue or Kailh Green
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2320
[WTB] One switch Cherry MX Blue or Kailh Green
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. Tha...
- 28 Jun 2020, 15:06
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26263
- Views: 8686109
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
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!
- 09 May 2020, 14:21
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: New ThinkPad Trackpoint Keyboard II
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10376
Re: New ThinkPad Trackpoint Keyboard II
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...
- 03 May 2020, 20:05
- Forum: Marketplace Help
- Topic: Price Check: How much is my _____ worth?
- Replies: 4745
- Views: 1343123
Re: Price Check: How much is my _____ worth?
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?
- 05 Nov 2019, 20:48
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Deskthority Fundraising Campaign 2019
- Replies: 77
- Views: 85439
Re: Deskthority Fundraising Campaign 2019
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.
- 02 Nov 2019, 20:42
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Deskthority Fundraising Campaign 2019
- Replies: 77
- Views: 85439
Re: Deskthority Fundraising Campaign 2019
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.
- 29 Aug 2019, 16:21
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: has the trackball landscape changed in any way lately?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 124657
Re: has the trackball landscape changed in any way lately?
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
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