Keyboard Snob

Revision as of 13:58, 7 March 2011

I don't ask for much, do I?

Layout

I just want a keyboard that has keys laid out nice. I think the Microsoft Curve series gets the right mix of 'angled for hands' but without the stupid "ergonomic" split style.

• http://www.google.com/images?q=microsoft%20curve%202000

...oh while I'm on the topic, and I want a keyboard that doesn't waste space and weight on the numpad. I use it... rarely. But not enough to justify it being there ALL THE TIME.

• http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_se0500
• http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold,tenkeyless&pid=fc200rtab

Mechanism

...and I want a keyboard that has decent key mechanicals. Buckling spring looks to be the best of the bunch! :)

• http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html

Keycaps details

...finally, I want a keyboard that has keytop shape of cylindrical (NOT flat chiclet which is horrid), with deeper cylindrical for the FJ home keys (instead of knobbly bits). I have an old Acer (PS2 era, and it has microswitches) with keytops of this style, and it's a fantastic feel (TODO: get photos :) Spherical keytops would be cool too, but unlikely :)

TL;DR

1. Microsoft Curve layout
2. No keypad "tenkeyless"
3. Buckling spring key mechanism
4. Deeply curved FJ keys instead of nubs.

In conclusion

So will someone make one for me? PLEASE? :)