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Does anyone make a keyboard that has a good key click feedback like the old computer keyboards of decades past? There use to be a slight resistance to the keys before you felt the click that the key was fully pressed. For me this made typing faster and with less errors. Today’s keyboards are so light in touch that one can accidentally press the wrong key just by brushing your finger over the top of the key. This has caused some minor delays at work when entering codes or addresses for various HVAC software and fire alarm monitoring software for the hospital.
Does anyone make a keyboard that has a good key click feedback like the old computer keyboards of decades past? There use to be a slight resistance to the keys before you felt the click that the key was fully pressed. For me this made typing faster and with less errors. Today’s keyboards are so light in touch that one can accidentally press the wrong key just by brushing your finger over the top of the key. This has caused some minor delays at work when entering codes or addresses for various HVAC software and fire alarm monitoring software for the hospital.
Gaming keyboards would be where you should start. I am typing this on an Alienware gaming keyboard. There are any number of brands. Look for keyboards with mechanical switches. They will make more noise, though.
Does anyone make a keyboard that has a good key click feedback like the old computer keyboards of decades past? There use to be a slight resistance to the keys before you felt the click that the key was fully pressed. For me this made typing faster and with less errors. Today’s keyboards are so light in touch that one can accidentally press the wrong key just by brushing your finger over the top of the key. This has caused some minor delays at work when entering codes or addresses for various HVAC software and fire alarm monitoring software for the hospital.
As said above, look for keyboards with mechanical switches. I just picked up a Logitech K845 that I am happy with.
Since I needed macros I got a Corsair K55 Lite for work. It's not a mechanical but has very nice feedback and it's quiet. Again, got it for the macros and this company makes pretty good keyboards and this was cheap.
At home I use a Red Dragon gaming keyboard. Not that happy with that one, the keys seem to close together and I miss a lot. The feedback is nice though. It's the K582 and I got the quiet switches.
These are extremely popular. As stated, no shortage of choices. There are even different classes and types. If you want the most typewriter-ish look for one that features CHEERY MX BLUE swithces (or keys).
These are extremely popular. As stated, no shortage of choices. There are even different classes and types. If you want the most typewriter-ish look for one that features CHEERY MX BLUE swithces (or keys).
I have a few very similar ones at work. These aren't very 'clicky' are they?
No... not very 'clicky' in sound but they are 'clicky' in feel. 'Clicky' enough anyway, lol, and way more 'clicky' than the the low profile keyboards that are common nowadays like this one which I don't care for. They call them "Slim" keyboards. Some people like them however. Reminds me of laptop keys.
You will want a mechanical keyboard with BLUE switches. RED switches, while still "clicky" are a little easier to make a mistake on because they are much more sensitive. RED are preferred by gamers though. But for what you seem to be looking for you definitely want the BLUE switches.
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