Thomas Baart (of splitkb.com fame) dives into group buys:
Group buys are still used as a business model, but its popularity is dwindling quickly. Why is that, and is that justified?
Interesting read!
Thomas Baart (of splitkb.com fame) dives into group buys:
Group buys are still used as a business model, but its popularity is dwindling quickly. Why is that, and is that justified?
Interesting read!
I got a “gamer” mechanical, it is decent but nothing special. Black Friday 140 bucks tho
I still don’t get why people rave about them. I do like the “typey” feel but it is just a feel. Cheapo key boards do the job.
Can someone explain to me how this is not a fad?
There is a certain amount of wank factor in mechanical keyboards. But if you are a high volume typist or heavy keyboard user, a keyboard that suits your typing style (with regards to springiness and feedback) absolutely helps.
If you primarily just use the WASD keys a few hours a week with a bit of half assed sorta touch typing in between then they’re not really needed.
If it’s something that people are using a lot then anything that improves the experience can be seen as increasingly important/valuable.
From a practicality perspective, they offer precision, feedback and speed advantages over membrane/rubber dome types which can be valuable in different use cases.
I haven’t used gamer brand mechanical keyboards in a while, but my previous impression was that they were overpriced and generally at the lower quality/poorer experience end of the spectrum. I think there are likely far better options out there at all price points.
It’s a tool first and foremost. If you’re professionally using a power drill all day everyday, you’ll want a very good one that’s powerful, reliable and comfortable to use. If you professionally type all day everyday, you’re absolutely entitled to use a keyboard that perfectly fits your preferences in terms of feel, comfort, feedback and layout.