[Jjfotqse]

And yes, now that the ESC key is red I use it far more than I should. It's just emotionally satisfying.

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(Apologies for the picture. Apple still can't do cameras correctly.)

[jacknates]

How is a mechanical keyboard different from any other?

Also, no media keys. If it had those I might get it...

[Hokimjers]

My current keyboard lacks a numpad because my college desk is too small to fit both a full size keyboard and a bowl of cereal. It does, however, have media keys (specifically it has Fn key and the arrow keys correspond to stop, forward, back and play/pause)

[U2DnBGFE]

"Mechanical" was a shitty word choice.

[Spongebob]

Uh, why?

Mechanical keyboards are called mechanical keyboards because they are the only keyboards that use a mechanical switch.

[Arximedus]

Uh, why?

Mechanical keyboards are called mechanical keyboards because they are the only keyboards that use a mechanical switch.

But all keyboards that aren't touch keyboards use a mechanical action.

[Unwiseevove]

The fact that it refers to the switch is not obvious.

[xanaxnewtrader]

HC, you're fighting against reality. They are called mechanical keyboards. If you wish, you can call them a "keyboards like those old IBM ones that make that nice *clunk* when you press a key".

[Hbkj89D2]

I have a chiclet keyboard. I think it's just fine.

And no numpad? **** that.

[Loolasant]

I have a chiclet keyboard. I think it's just fine.

And no numpad? **** that.

What kind of nerd uses a numpad??

They make those, too. I just don't want one.

Hell, one of my co-workers uses this keyboard:

[DailyRingtone]

I have one of those old keyboards at home but I can't find an adapter for the old plugs.

[EzekelEnzino]

Usually not.

[ZZtop]

What kind of nerd uses a numpad??

They make those, too. I just don't want one.

A nerd that plays MUDs, for example. Or a nerd that works for a bank and therefore types a lot of numbers. That is, me.

[Cheaperisdeeper]

What kind of nerd uses a numpad??

The kind that works on spreadsheets a lot?

[Rurcextedutty]

I figured this thread would be about old-fashioned typewriters.

I was thinking the same thing. And then wondered why anyone would want to use one these days.

[PaulCameron]

I always used the numpad with Civ 2.

[OixKKcj1]

I have one of those old keyboards at home but I can't find an adapter for the old plugs.

http://www.startech.com/Cables/Seria...to-Male~GC56FM

[fapourfasiark]

Thank you Asher for letting me know about this. I have a few mechanical keyboards in my Amazon wish list... maybe one day I'll get one.

[Arrocousa]

My mom used to have one. But I learned to type on Apple IIs, Tandys, IBMs, and NECs.

[puzobok]

One handed keyboardist, eh?