Apple: Hardware News and Discussion Thread
#3761
Tbh, my setup is a little weird but it's great for me. Fast and very low RSI stress.
I'm using a vortex vibe. Layout is kind of annoying if you need both the arrow keys and numpad, but not a problem if you don't use the arrow keys or home cluster. I use the gestures on a magic trackpad for mission control, switching apps, etc. You can remap the functions of the cmd, option, and control. keys in settings (I swapped cmd and control)
The features you're looking for (Mac media keys, 10-key) aren't that popular among mech KBs, and both of them together, even less so. Good luck. Some people in slack mentioned the Keychron K1, but it has multiple revisions, with mixed reviews. Maybe you can find similar keyboards from there.
As an aside, I absolutely can't stand the butterfly keyboards.
I'm using a vortex vibe. Layout is kind of annoying if you need both the arrow keys and numpad, but not a problem if you don't use the arrow keys or home cluster. I use the gestures on a magic trackpad for mission control, switching apps, etc. You can remap the functions of the cmd, option, and control. keys in settings (I swapped cmd and control)
The features you're looking for (Mac media keys, 10-key) aren't that popular among mech KBs, and both of them together, even less so. Good luck. Some people in slack mentioned the Keychron K1, but it has multiple revisions, with mixed reviews. Maybe you can find similar keyboards from there.
As an aside, I absolutely can't stand the butterfly keyboards.
Just picked up a Keychron C2. Full sized keyboard with numpad. Picked brown gateron switches since it was the only one in stock and wanted to give browns a try.
So far. it seems nice. I can ever so slightly feel the tactile bump compared to the reds on my Ducky Mecha Mini v2.
Sucks that its wired, but it is what it is and at least it uses USB-C. Didnt want the K1 since that is low profile.
Also i just noticed that next to F12 it has a keyboard short cut for the snipping tool. OMG that is so useful. No more remembering the cheat code to activate it (cmd+shift+4)
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#3762
So a while back I picked up the Apple Magic Keyboard with Numericpad. Never really liked it since day one and never got used to it.
Just picked up a Keychron C2. Full sized keyboard with numpad. Picked brown gateron switches since it was the only one in stock and wanted to give browns a try.
So far. it seems nice. I can ever so slightly feel the tactile bump compared to the reds on my Ducky Mecha Mini v2.
Sucks that its wired, but it is what it is and at least it uses USB-C. Didnt want the K1 since that is low profile.
Also i just noticed that next to F12 it has a keyboard short cut for the snipping tool. OMG that is so useful. No more remembering the cheat code to activate it (cmd+shift+4)
@Costco
Just picked up a Keychron C2. Full sized keyboard with numpad. Picked brown gateron switches since it was the only one in stock and wanted to give browns a try.
So far. it seems nice. I can ever so slightly feel the tactile bump compared to the reds on my Ducky Mecha Mini v2.
Sucks that its wired, but it is what it is and at least it uses USB-C. Didnt want the K1 since that is low profile.
Also i just noticed that next to F12 it has a keyboard short cut for the snipping tool. OMG that is so useful. No more remembering the cheat code to activate it (cmd+shift+4)
@Costco
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#3768
I thought I was going to use the Pro as more of an extension of my Air with sidecar and universal control. But I haven't. Its a beast though. I envision I would use the iPad for travel. But I won't.
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#3776
#3777
Is it the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case? Interested.. It's funny because I actually have a M1 iPad Pro on the way right now but it looks to be stuck in UPS-limbo or even lost... if it they can cancel the trans, i may just take you up on your offer instead.. Let's take this to PM
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Whiskers (10-07-2021)
#3779
Is it the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case? Interested.. It's funny because I actually have a M1 iPad Pro on the way right now but it looks to be stuck in UPS-limbo or even lost... if it they can cancel the trans, i may just take you up on your offer instead.. Let's take this to PM
#3785
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