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09-06-2021, 05:01 PM
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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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09-26-2021, 05:07 PM
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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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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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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.
10-07-2021, 10:24 AM
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robb m.
robb m.
that's a crazy idea.
10-07-2021, 10:25 AM
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10-07-2021, 10:25 AM
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robb m.
robb m.
i don't see the use cases as being the same, plus the screen on the pro is oodles better.
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10-07-2021, 10:26 AM
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robb m.
robb m.
like, I am thinking about dumping my secondary phone and using a mini to replace that.
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.
10-07-2021, 10:29 AM
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robb m.
I got the magic keyboard for my 4th gen Pro and it has replaced my MBP entirely.
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.
10-07-2021, 10:48 AM
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robb m.
how come?
10-07-2021, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by astro
how come?
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10-07-2021, 11:04 AM
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Yea you’re crazy 
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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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10-07-2021, 03:40 PM
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10-07-2021, 03:44 PM
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10-07-2021, 04:53 PM
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10-07-2021, 04:53 PM
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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
10-07-2021, 08:00 PM
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10-07-2021, 08:04 PM
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10-07-2021, 11:29 PM
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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
Rumored to have 120Hz mini LED screens
I saw the new iPad mini LED screen this weekend, very nice
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.
10-12-2021, 02:46 PM
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10-12-2021, 02:54 PM
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You can watch it here next week
10-12-2021, 03:32 PM
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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.
i sure hope not.
10-18-2021, 12:09 PM
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Yay new Halloween colors for HomePod mini.
10-18-2021, 12:17 PM
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10-18-2021, 12:22 PM
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M1 Pro and M1 Max 
10-18-2021, 12:25 PM
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10-18-2021, 12:26 PM
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have to go with the max if you want more than 2 external displays?
10-18-2021, 12:31 PM
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OMG the rumors were true! Magsafe and HDMI!
10-18-2021, 12:33 PM
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Noooiooo it has a notch 
10-18-2021, 12:34 PM
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OMG GTFO Touch bar!!!!
10-18-2021, 12:34 PM
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Has a notch but no faceID
10-18-2021, 12:37 PM
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10-18-2021, 12:37 PM
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Yesss ProMotion!
10-18-2021, 12:38 PM
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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
14in MBP with M1 Pro and 32GB (maybe 16gb) 500GB SSD and I'm set