Just got my first true mechanical keyboard

I typed on a shitty $9.95 keyboard for years and it damaged my fingers and arms to the point I couldn't type anymore. I eventually got an ergonomic keyboard (which I paid out the ass for) and it fixed all my problems. If you're going to spend 15 hours a day typing you might as well get the best tool you can. There's a reason why mechanics buy several high quality wrenches instead of a $9.95 all purpose wrench.

I do miss mechanical keyboards though. I remember raging and throwing one against a brick wall. The only thing that happened was a few keys popped off. Try doing that with any modern keyboard.

I agree but there are proper tools and those that are overkill. Mechanical remind me of overkills.
 


I don't get the hype around mechanical keyboards.

I fucking love my Logitech K800:
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So will the next fad be digital typewriters? Or mice with balls in them?

LOL, why would a mouse have a ball in it?

PS: I purchased Qpad MK-85 yesterday, after seeing this thread. Saw someone above have it and love it. Makes me feel good about my purchase. I am not very hesitant when I switch gear. I hope I love it.
 
I have a $1000 Herman Miller embody, based on my last office chairs that costs a fraction of it, they are not nearly on the same level. On the other side we are talking about keyboards which won't make that much of a difference.
I don't think it matters how much of a difference it makes compared to a chair considering we can't measure that. It's an accessory that gets used >10 hours/day for a one time fee and makes work more enjoyable. It's also evidently not for everyone, just as the Herman Miller isn't.
 
LOL - people going back and forth about a keyboard.

Who gives a shit, spend your money on what you want and disregard what the fuck other people say or do.

Personally, if I wanna buy a $5k keyboard I dont see or care what anyone's thoughts are on it so when someone says the money would be better spent on a some Herman Miller chair I just disregard what they say. Same goes for someone buying a $600 used Honda and telling me about it, I could care less what the fuck they do and I for sure am not going to tell them they did the "wrong" thing.
 
I typed on a shitty $9.95 keyboard for years and it damaged my fingers and arms to the point I couldn't type anymore. I eventually got an ergonomic keyboard (which I paid out the ass for) and it fixed all my problems. If you're going to spend 15 hours a day typing you might as well get the best tool you can. There's a reason why mechanics buy several high quality wrenches instead of a $9.95 all purpose wrench.

I do miss mechanical keyboards though. I remember raging and throwing one against a brick wall. The only thing that happened was a few keys popped off. Try doing that with any modern keyboard.

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How the hell is a $9.95 keyboard gonna "DAMAGE" your fingers and arms?

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Why is no one rocking this?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rzFqEqzhmA]The DataHand ergonomic keyboard - YouTube[/ame]