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Old 09-06-2021 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
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.
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)




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Old 09-26-2021 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
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)




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my bad, I’ve been so AWOL. Nice dude! Surprisingly, a looot of people at Apple seem to use keychron. The gateron browns are pretty nice, though the hot swap ability is great also
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Old 10-07-2021 | 10:15 AM
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Im thinking about selling my 12.9 M1 iPad Pro for the mini. Am I crazy? Tell me Im crazy.
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:24 AM
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that's a crazy idea.
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Old 10-07-2021 | 10:25 AM
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that's a crazy idea.
I know right!
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:25 AM
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i don't see the use cases as being the same, plus the screen on the pro is oodles better.
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Old 10-07-2021 | 10:26 AM
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like, I am thinking about dumping my secondary phone and using a mini to replace that.
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:28 AM
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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.
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:29 AM
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I got the magic keyboard for my 4th gen Pro and it has replaced my MBP entirely.
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:40 AM
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Yeah I got the Logitech keyboard / trackpad and it's nice but I can't replace my Air with it.
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:48 AM
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how come?
Old 10-07-2021 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by astro
how come?
Can't remember but there was a program or something that I needed. The M1 Air is about the same size and does more.
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Old 10-07-2021 | 11:04 AM
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Yea you’re crazy
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Old 10-07-2021 | 11:13 AM
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Old 10-07-2021 | 03:18 PM
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I'm going to play devil's advocate and say sell it


to me
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Old 10-07-2021 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
I'm going to play devil's advocate and say sell it


to me
$950 - Space Gray 256GB M112.9 Pro with logitech keyboard / trackpad and Belkin screen protector on it with box and cables / power.
Old 10-07-2021 | 03:44 PM
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$950 - Space Gray 256GB M112.9 Pro with logitech keyboard / trackpad and Belkin screen protector on it with box and cables / power.
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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Old 10-07-2021 | 04:53 PM
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Old 10-07-2021 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
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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Old 10-07-2021 | 08:00 PM
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Old 10-07-2021 | 11:29 PM
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Old 10-12-2021 | 01:44 PM
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New MBPs coming on the 18th...?

Rumored to have 120Hz mini LED screens

I saw the new iPad mini LED screen this weekend, very nice
Old 10-12-2021 | 01:58 PM
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I sold my iPad Pro for the mini and got it today. So far so good. Picking up the series 7 Watch Friday. M1 MacBook Air will be for sale for whatever they announce Monday.
Old 10-12-2021 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
I sold my iPad Pro for the mini and got it today. So far so good. Picking up the series 7 Watch Friday. M1 MacBook Air will be for sale for whatever they announce Monday.
May be interested in that too for my wife depending on what they announce as well
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Old 10-12-2021 | 02:54 PM
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You can watch it here next week

Old 10-12-2021 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
May be interested in that too for my wife depending on what they announce as well
i may sell mine too depending on what they announce.

if there is 120hz refresh rate, ohh man that will be SOOO tempting.
Old 10-17-2021 | 08:00 PM
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whats with these rumors of the new macbooks having a notch

i sure hope not.
Old 10-18-2021 | 12:09 PM
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Yay new Halloween colors for HomePod mini.
Old 10-18-2021 | 12:17 PM
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Old 10-18-2021 | 12:22 PM
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M1 Pro and M1 Max
Old 10-18-2021 | 12:25 PM
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Old 10-18-2021 | 12:26 PM
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have to go with the max if you want more than 2 external displays?
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OMG the rumors were true! Magsafe and HDMI!
Old 10-18-2021 | 12:33 PM
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Noooiooo it has a notch



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OMG GTFO Touch bar!!!!
Old 10-18-2021 | 12:34 PM
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Has a notch but no faceID
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Old 10-18-2021 | 12:37 PM
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Yesss ProMotion!
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Dude Apple has been listening to their users and have been focusing on function more than form.

14in MBP with M1 Pro and 32GB (maybe 16gb) 500GB SSD and I'm set


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