New keyboard. Halp! I can't tyep.
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+God Emperor Lionel Lauer I use both an original Model M and a Rosewill RK-9000 with Cherry MX Blue switches. They're not alike at all. I hope the Unicomp Classic is similar to the Model M. (http://pckeyboards.com) Next, I require a Topre keyboard. :)
Compared to the classical buckling spring, the Cherry is much quieter and takes much less force to activate. For this reason, I find it easier to use for long-form typing, like this blog reply.
But if you bottom out the keys, the Cherry gives a loud and abrupt stop. This is quite uncomfortable, and Cherry enthusiasts sing the praises of typing without bottoming out the keys. Either that, or buy rubber O-rings. I haven't bought O-rings, yet. For staccato keyboarding, like shortcuts and commands, I prefer the Model M.
+John Hogenmiller I'm not a fan of the EnduraPro trackstick. Genuine IBM ThinkPads have spoiled me, and other laptop manufacturers have made me wary of anything that is not genuine TrackPoint®. Reviews indicate that the Unicomp pointing devices are nowhere near as nice as IBM TrackPoint or Apple Trackpad. So, if you really like the buckling spring, then I guess the EnduraPro is the only option. If the pointing is more important, I'm tempted to get a Lenovo keyboard with TrackPoint. I wish good technology weren't so siloed, though, and that the TrackPoint IV could be built into the buckling spring keyboard.Sep 30, 2014
+Theodore Randolph Compared to the classical buckling spring, the Cherry is much quieter and takes much less force to activate.
That's something I'm likely to be okay with, although I'm a little concerned about the shallow bottoming out that you mentioned.
Thanks you so much for your reply, after all this time. I'm actually shopping for keyboards right now, & your comments are very helpful.Sep 30, 2014
HelloOct 2, 2014
Start slooowly, like when you start programming a new languaje with: "Hello World" and keep on practicing :D LOLOct 3, 2014
I use a CM Storm Quick Fire Rapid TKL too!Oct 4, 2014
+Linus Torvalds is this quote real? In that case, you have all my respect :) http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/l/linustorva129184.htmlDec 9, 2014
