Re:Ask HN: Mechanical Keyboard Recommendations
by Kaibeezy on Thursday July 14, 2022 @04:26AM
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Rabbit hole for sure, but you can solve this without wasting days.
Start with a sub-£30, not too clicky, PVC keycap, full size model on Amazon that gets decent reviews. It will rattle a bit and not be especially sturdy, but you’ll get that “oh, this is better” feeling.
Experiment with damper rings and a cheap PBT keycap set.
After a couple of months, go back for a £100 one with brand name switches and keycaps you like.
Be done with it.
Think about whether you should go back one more time for a keyboard with number pad. How far away is that mouse really going to be?
Start with a sub-£30, not too clicky, PVC keycap, full size model on Amazon that gets decent reviews. It will rattle a bit and not be especially sturdy, but you’ll get that “oh, this is better” feeling.
Experiment with damper rings and a cheap PBT keycap set.
After a couple of months, go back for a £100 one with brand name switches and keycaps you like.
Be done with it.
Think about whether you should go back one more time for a keyboard with number pad. How far away is that mouse really going to be?