We all love mechanical keyboards, but are there any normal keyboards that hold a special place in your heart?

I for one love the keyboard on the old IBM thinkpads.

I also have a special place in my heart for the old Dell membrain keyboards that used to be in every school library in the 90’s

  • Zachariah@lemmy.world
    19·
    4 days ago

    I really liked my Microsoft Natural Keyboard in the late ’90s.

    It was so huge, I ended up learning to mouse with my left hand, so I wouldn’t have to reach so far.

    • thejml@lemm.eeEnglish
      9·
      4 days ago

      My boss still uses these to this day. A while ago he found a deal and bought like 10, new in box. He has one everywhere and backups to spare.

    • MaxHardwood@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      4 days ago

      I’ve been using a split keyboard ever since this exact model was brought home. I finally gave up on the Sculpt and got a Keychron in Alice layout (K15). Not the same but the closest I’ve found in mechanical

        • MaxHardwood@lemmy.caEnglish
          2·
          4 days ago

          Absolutely love it.

          I greatly miss the arc from the Scultp and I use a microfiber cloth to induce an angle between the keyboard and a bad aftermarket wrist pad.

          The QMK firmware is a major bonus. I built a custom mouse jiggles into my keyboard

    • southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
      3·
      4 days ago

      Yup, best keyboard I’ve ever used. They made slightly different versions over the years that fit my hands as well, but none that lasted the way those do; mine is still fully functional.