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klook

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Mon Apr 20, 2020, 04:10 PM Apr 2020

Anybody using a mechanical keyboard? [View all]

I've been researching mechanical keyboards to use with my 2017 MacBook Pro. So far the Keychron K2 with Gateron Brown keyswitches is the top contender, for these reasons:

  • good reviews,

  • reportedly has a tactile "bump" without being excessively noisy,

  • affordably priced, and

  • has actual Mac symbols on the Control, Option, and Command keys.

Anybody using a K2? Or have any others to recommend?

I don't care about wireless vs. USB -- wired is fine. My preferred use is mainly for typing -- I'm not a gamer. I don't need RGB backlighting. White backlighting would be nice, but that's optional. Several reviewers mention that the K2 is unusually thick, so a wrist rest (such as the walnut one Keychron sells) is recommended. If I get this keyboard, I'll probably go that route.

I've finally had to admit that Lloyd Chambers was right when he wrote on Mac Performance Guide that the 2017 MacBook Pro "chiclet" keyboard sucks. It's very easy to make typos -- I'm constantly hitting multiple keys or the wrong key, much more than I ever have with any other keyboard.
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Velocifire M104 Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #1
Thanks - the M87 is on my short list. klook Apr 2020 #2
No... Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #3
Gotcha, thanks (nt) klook Apr 2020 #4
FYI - I ended up going with the Velocifire M87. A year later, Pinback Apr 2021 #7
You're welcome. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #8
An Apple A1243 perhaps? SmartVoter22 Apr 2020 #5
Thanks, but I actually have one of those :) klook Apr 2020 #6
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