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KushielAOC
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Feb 4, 2018
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I like the retro font but ... layout... is... no way. I need full size anyways, but that layout would murder me in my sleep.
KushielAOC
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Feb 5, 2018
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OldManSweatersThere's no way I could get used to not having a number pad.
The rest maybe, but I don't want to "get used to it" as I use keyboards in 3 different location and I'm not buying 3 keyboards "I need to get used to". So if I bought one, it would be the same format as the others so I'm not constantly trying to figure out which keyboard I am using.
I think for someone who does light keyboarding it would be fine. Unfortunately, for those of us who are keyboard warriors it's kind of hard for us to change our habits.
The rest maybe, but I don't want to "get used to it" as I use keyboards in 3 different location and I'm not buying 3 keyboards "I need to get used to". So if I bought one, it would be the same format as the others so I'm not constantly trying to figure out which keyboard I am using.
I think for someone who does light keyboarding it would be fine. Unfortunately, for those of us who are keyboard warriors it's kind of hard for us to change our habits.
OldManSweaters
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Feb 5, 2018
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KushielAOCTrue. I am a 60% user and dislike going back to a full size
qbae
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Feb 6, 2018
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KushielAOCI'm — as you put it — a "keyboard warrior" too, and after using a mini keyboard for 2 years,
regular full-sized keyboards just feel bulky & old fashioned now.
Mini keyboards with this layout have all the essentials and none of the unnecessary bulk. Frankly, numpads aren't used *that* frequently unless maybe you're an accountant. It takes about 2 days to adjust to using the top row, and once you do, you'll find that you have much more room on your desk and your mouse isn't an arm's length away.
Mini keyboards with this layout have all the essentials and none of the unnecessary bulk. Frankly, numpads aren't used *that* frequently unless maybe you're an accountant. It takes about 2 days to adjust to using the top row, and once you do, you'll find that you have much more room on your desk and your mouse isn't an arm's length away.
JWinkler05
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Jun 20, 2018
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qbaeAs a developer and a manager I find that I use the numpad a whole lot to enter in id, personnel or basic information details. Yes, the top row is usable but I am significantly faster with a numpad. Not everyone has my need though, but I went back to full sized after getting a 60% for this and the 60% I bought did not have arrow keys and I didn't feel like mapping arrow keys over existing keys to make my life easier in vim.
River117
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Jun 20, 2018
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JWinkler05I have a programmable 75%
My right hand home row becomes a numpad if i push a function key. You seem pretty set with full size but its a good idea if youre curious
My right hand home row becomes a numpad if i push a function key. You seem pretty set with full size but its a good idea if youre curious
JWinkler05
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Jun 20, 2018
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River117Thats an awesome idea. I need the arrow keys for sure, but if I can hold function and have numpad functionality that might work. Don't ask me why it would work for the numpad and not the arrows, miht be that I use the numpad a lot less than them. *shrug* Thanks for the suggestion!
River117
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Jun 20, 2018
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JWinkler05Yeah man I'm with you on the arrow keys. For me its because you usually need to press many other keys while using arrow (cmd, shift, option), while the numpad is just one key at a time
In case you ever make the jump, heres the 75% layout I use, called the KBD75. I use the split spacebar so that I can hit the middle key with either thumb for function.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/4_dd27ccd8-d9e4-4f0b-9ad2-8344f86c71c2.png?v=1523248023
In case you ever make the jump, heres the 75% layout I use, called the KBD75. I use the split spacebar so that I can hit the middle key with either thumb for function.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/4_dd27ccd8-d9e4-4f0b-9ad2-8344f86c71c2.png?v=1523248023
metis
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Jun 21, 2018
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KushielAOCI need a numberpad as well, and use a wired 80% for my desktop, along with a Ducky Pocket to the right of my mouse. Having the ability to relocate my numberpad has massively improved my desk ergonomics vs a fixed full size.
On this particular keyboard, it'll pair with (3) different bluetooth devices, so you could move it between uses.
As I noted above, I use the nonrgb version for travel and light computing needs (tablet and chromebook typing) for which it's a great to have a nice mech board to type on, but it's missing utility I use at my desktop.
On this particular keyboard, it'll pair with (3) different bluetooth devices, so you could move it between uses.
As I noted above, I use the nonrgb version for travel and light computing needs (tablet and chromebook typing) for which it's a great to have a nice mech board to type on, but it's missing utility I use at my desktop.
River117
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Jun 22, 2018
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happytreesI just let that slide but yeah that doesn't add up lol
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