I really enjoy the split spacebars. I use those for layers: hold for a navigation layer on one, for some UI and function keys on the other. With the remapping software Keyd. If the split spacebars are not a thing for you, then I’m inclined to think the Shinobi is nicer, given the palmrest and sound profile.

You’ll do that plenty in a lot of the hotswap boards, too. You typically have to place the PCB yourself, plus you’ll have fun with foam and tape under it, swichtes and keycaps on top. And then you can start modding your switches, lubing and filming them. There’s lots to do, but there aren’t that many different, seperate components once the PCB is assembled for you.

I’d say next level after that requires soldering – and it seemed like in another comment you weren’t too keen on that?

You nailed it, I think!

I feel you on the right Shift! It’s optional on the TEX Shura which I’ve used recently, and I of course went for the u1, too. I’m surprised how often I reach that far with my pinky! But it looks nice :D

PS. for some nice out-of-time keyboard and computer shots, I can recommend the show Loki. They have so sparked my desire to find a 4:3 display and build an softly curved, keyboard and display-integrated pc case with an orange epoxy resin lacquer finish. How one can dream.

For me, the left and right also act as layers, if held and something else is pressed. Then I can access a e.g. navigation from the homerow.

Super nice! I really like the layout design and the overall metal and wood look!

Does it have on-board remapping? If so, maybe reset them with the Razer software, see if that makes a difference. Maybe somebody did something silly.

If not, then I’d disassemble it, connect to a pc and see what happens when you connect the pins of the switches of the keys that don’t work. Do you get a response? Then it sounds like a bad switch. If not, then I suppose it’s the pcb.

What keys don’t work?

I haven’t tried the profile. Do you think it’s for you? I think that’s important to think about. If you don’t know if you like keycaps with dished tops, maybe you could try some other, cheaper variant first.

I’m being prompted to download Downloadfile.bin when I load the linked to URL.

I bought both my parents new old machines now that they retired, and I opted for a T480 for both. They’ve been called The Last Great ThinkPad over on r/thinkpad since they are both powerful - first generation with a quad-core processor - and nicely upgradable. The upgradeability also means that you don’t have to worry overly about the amount of RAM a used model has: you can always add more cheaply (and very easily).

No points here, only crowd voting based sorting.

Same amount of soldering, bit you can also use very cheap rivets. I’ve hotswap 4 different commercial boards with them, and it works great – and for a fraction of the price.

I wrote up some notes here: https://github.com/humanplayer2/mkmods/blob/main/AnnePro2/RivetHotswap.md

5G. They take your data. It penetrates brain tissue. You read and understand, but don’t see it, because they take the understanding. To train their models. Reading is free, so you are the product.

Ups, thanks.

Feedly works well fire me.

Working from home, but not being payed rent for the space.

I didn’t know it.

For my enlightenment, can you tell me how a diamonds monetary worth is properly established so I can check if I’m to pay overprice?

Ah, so it’s a prisoner’s dilemma, kinda thing.

Cyberdeck, doesn’t that normally refer to a full machine?

Why is half the info on the image some random smiling face?

You’re welcome :)