Looking for computer keyboard recommendations

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(03-05-2022, 01:15 AM)Mattias Westlund Wrote: The hollow sound in particular is something I just can't stand. I'm guessing much of it comes from not having a big rubber membrane inside that dampens vibrations as you type.

I was originally going to buy more of a mid-range 'gaming' keyboard option, but I did not have any experience with mechanical keyboards. I went by a computer store nearby and tried out a few and was really shocked by the dreadful sound they made. That lead me to start watching reviews of a bunch of different ones; Chyrosran22 is one of the few reviewers who consistently record keyboard sound at the end of their reviews, even if he has some very specific interests in what he looks for in a keyboard that don't necessarily match mine.

(03-05-2022, 01:15 AM)Mattias Westlund Wrote: Wow, never even heard of that brand! It's a cool look, reminds me of some early 1980's terminals with those bright colors along with the off-white

I fixed the colors in the image there, so it's a bit less yellow. It is still definitely off-white.

My only real complaint with the keyboard is that it uses graphical symbols for alt, ctrl, and function, and it always takes me a second to remember haha.

(03-05-2022, 01:15 AM)Mattias Westlund Wrote: Reading that it dawned on me that yes, you can actually type more quietly on the BlackWidow if you type softer. Something which is impossible with a switch that has a tactile bump you need to push through for it to actuate. Like I said, this is going to take some getting used to.

I know, right? Sort of confusing at first, but once you learn to relax a bit, I think you can type softer and perhaps even faster with linears.

(03-05-2022, 01:15 AM)Mattias Westlund Wrote: On a side note, I just realized that the keycaps from the HyperX Alloy Elite are totally interchangeable with the BlackWidow ones! And unlike the BlackWidow, they have backlit "secondary" legends (like the various shift/alt characters on the number keys) and are maybe a hair less tall. I'm going to attempt a keycap swap tomorrow and see what that looks and feels like.

You gotta love custo options

The customization has to be the best part of higher-end keyboards! Being able to swap or replace parts is such a fantastic thing, be it for maintenance, legibility, or even just style.