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Re:Realistic alternatives to Apple computers by MatthiasP on Tuesday November 01, 2016 @01:40PM (#12848247)
The ultra shallow keyboard. I don't get how people would use that willingly for coding.
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Re:Realistic alternatives to Apple computers by AceJohnny2 on Tuesday November 01, 2016 @01:52PM (#12848410)
This is my biggest concern as well from trying one out, but apparently you get used to it. I currently use daily:

- a Microsoft Ergonomic Natural 4000 [1]

- A Kinesis Freestyle 2 [2]

- a Macbook Pro (2014)

That's a wide range of keyboard travels and force requirements, and I'm now comfortable with all. A friend got the new MBP and said he got used to its keyboard "within a day".

[1] https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/keyboar...

[2] https://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/freestyle2-for-pc-us/ That pic doesn't do it justice. With the risers that come with the "VIP kit", you can tilt and angle it to your comfort.

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Re:Realistic alternatives to Apple computers by _cal on Tuesday November 01, 2016 @01:49PM (#12848359)
I have the baby Macbook 12" that I bought specifically for programming on the go. It took a bit to get used to, but now I love that keyboard.
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Re:Realistic alternatives to Apple computers by santaclaus on Tuesday November 01, 2016 @01:50PM (#12848381)
I prefer shallow keyboards for coding -- large travel keys drive me crazy.
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