All three keyboards mentioned are "linear" (Red) switch. Gamers
like them, because force is constant throughout the key travel.
I'm not a gamer, so can't comment on their experience. I prefer
light key, that provides initial resistance and then collapses
after trigger point. This usually means "clicky" (Blue) or
"tactile" (Brown) switch, though I don't care about audio or
tactile feedback. If anything, less noise is better.
I use Topre keyboard (brand: RealForce) which is "capacitive"
switch with variable weight (ie. different key has different
weight). I bought them long ago. It delayed the onset of carpal
tunnel (wrist), tennis elbow (elbow), and pinched nerve
(neck/shoulder), and it helps me keep those symptoms at manageable
level. So, it was good investment. Otherwise, I would be in
different line of work.
Now, for mouse... get one with back/forward buttons. You will
never go back. So, 5-buttons + wheel. :-)
On 2026-06-13 16:13, Jason Shaw via
Talk wrote:
I'm very happy with the two keyboards I've
bought:
- ElecFox Linky87 -
Bought from Amazon US, CAD$77 including shipping
to Canada and HST. It's the perfect layout for
me, giving me new desktop space. Sounds and
feels wonderful. I bought the black version
which is not to all tastes because the key
labels are on the side of the keys and use the
LEDs to shine through.
- The Kisnt KN85 -
Also bought from Amazon US last year for about
the same price. This seems to be the darling of
the reviewers; it's certainly well made, and the
sound and feel are excellent. But the software
is non-standard and awful , and the layout is an
odd one that I've never quite felt comfortable
with. It's on Amazon Canada but last the price
there was ridiculous, cheaper to buy at Amazon
US and pay the shipping
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