Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.
Re: What sort of keyboard do you prefer?
Author: Jake Savin Posted: 9/3/2000; 2:19:35 AM Topic: What sort of keyboard do you prefer? Msg #: 20757 (In response to 20755) Prev/Next: 20756 / 20758
When the original IBM PC's came out, I was a big fan of the keyboards. Each key made a resounding *click* when pressed -- even the spacebar. I haven't found a louder keyboard since. It also gave a hearty amount of tactile feedback.I think that contemporary cubicle culture has provided an incentive for keyboard manufacturers to provide quiet keyboards, but if anyone ever makes a split ergonomic keyboard that clicks like the original IBM PC keyboards, they're going to win at least one customer. ";->"
On the other hand, I'm a big fan of the PowerBook keyboards. My PowerBook has a very light touch, but since the key depression is slight, I do get some tactile feedback when the keys bottom out, unlike most desktop keyboards which seem really spongy to me.
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