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dsarma t1_j9aebmj wrote

I knew that for my first mechanical keyboard, I’d not have the patience to sort out the masses of switches on my preferred layout (I use the 100%, because I have several shortcuts mapped to those extra keys, and I like the numpad to be separate and have that chonky 0 key). Also, the cases for the 100% layout were either mad expensive or not existing.

I bought that Keychron one. It’s the K10 model. I figure that for $100, it’s a start. Then if I need to change anything, I can do that. But, until then, I’ll still have a working keyboard.

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JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j9cmb32 wrote

I know where you're coming from, at first I wanted a 100% layout since I was so used to it. I ended up changing my mind and went for a 96%(check out my history for pics!) but I'll have to get used to the small 0 key on the numpad, the lack of spacing between the keys and the shortened right shift.

From what I heard keychron keyboards are very good. As long as you selected the hot-swappable version you'll have a great base to build up on. You can get a new set of keycaps to quickly customize the looks without spending more than 20 mins. If you wanna go a little further I suggest trying the tape mod and foam mod, it's very easy to perform, costs less than 10 bucks but you'll need to dissassemble the board. This will give you a small insight on what keyboard building is like and you'll most likely love the new sound of your board.

Thanks for chipping in and I hope you like your new board! :)

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dsarma t1_j9cxdp4 wrote

It’s that I have these big honkin’ hands, and I use excel pretty much all day to get masses of numbers from one place to another. I have my own private office with three monitors set up at my work station. I don’t care about saving space on my desk. I want that comfort that comes from having my keyboard packed with all the keys.

I don’t like using the mouse too much, so tend towards keyboard shortcuts. It’s also helpful that I can go into system settings and map specific keys to shortcuts, so I can press that one Prt Scr button rather than (for example) cmd + shift + 4. I’ve got your guide here easy to find if I ever decide to make any changes.

The keyboard is supposedly not swap, and has Bluetooth and wired modes. We shall see though. Fingers crossed.

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