Colemak keyboard

[Aaron Doucette]

On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Aaron Doucette <instantkamera-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>wrote:

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> On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 3:05 AM, Molly Tournquist <mollytournquist-ifvz4xmYPRU at public.gmane.org
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>> Capacitive? But isn't that basically a regular dome switch, except more
>> durable? The other very significant mechanical type that comes to mind is
>> ALPS switches, though more on older keyboards. Oddly to me, I don't have
>> any memory of anything comparring ALPS to cherry or buckling spring
>> switches.
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> Yes, but specifically the spring increases response of the keys and the
> characteristics basically doesn't change over the life of the keyboard,
> unlike a rubber dome. It's actually a real pleasure to type on, mine also
> has a variable layout, so the pinky keys require less force to actuate.
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> There are several variations of ALPs switches. I have a Dell AT101W with
> black ALPS and it's OK, not as hard on the joints as a BS. They are quite a
> bit quieter than BS or Cherry blues too, considering they aren't "clicky"
> (though they have a relatively short travel and most people bottom out when
> they type anyway, so they don't make some noise).
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That should read, they DO make some noise, depending on how hard you mash
your keys (note: this is bad for your fingers).
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