* David Wilson <davidwwilson@comcast.net> [Mar 06. 2015 07:15]:
My idea of a perfect keyboard is different. I like the feel of the keys, but I would like them to be silent. So I can type late at night without disturbing anyone.
My IBM ("Model M") keyboard is dated 1985 ("Manufactured in the United Kingdom"). It's sturdy as hell! http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/pages.main/pageID/5 Due to the very noisy click I now use a "Keytronic" keyboard that has the exact geometry of the IBM but is quieter. If I'd need to get a new keyboard I'd go to a shop and try them out, and buy the best I find (if good enough) regardless of the price.
-----Original Message----- From: math-fun [mailto:math-fun-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Tom Rokicki Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 4:40 PM To: math-fun Subject: Re: [math-fun] more rants on ln, typography
Definitely, the IBM Selectric was the best keyboard (although it was not a computer keyboard). Typing on one of those machines, with all the mechanical feedback, was an absolute delight. Typing on a computer keyboard has always felt to me like dancing with a mannequin.
These were the "Knight"/Symbolics keyboards. The best, ever.
This one: http://xahlee.info/kbd/lisp_keyboards.html ? If so, I'll have to pitch the ZX81 one 8-)
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