Keyboard Recommendations

I've had my fair share of every type of keyboard, even some really high end ergonomic split ones.

I've been searching for something that I don't know if it exists.
Btw I can't believe the vast offerings of keyboards, but upon closer review, it's like 10 models of the same thing just with different aesthetics.

Here is what I'm looking for, Remember the IBM's in 1990?
Remember that keyboard? Equal part squish, equal part clack? I don't how else to put it. It somewhat felt spongy.
Now these newer keyboard are all clack and no squish, I want that squish back. I'm dead serious. There was a solidness to it.
I think they call it key resistance. Does it even exist anymore? The few i've read that have it really don't.
Everything feels cheap and clacky now.

a reply to: JAGStorm

You're looking for what's called a mechanical keyboard. Can be a bit pricey, but lasts far longer than membrane keyboards, plus you get the old school clack and resistance.

Yes, you definately want a mechanical keyboard.

Searching for the right one can be a bit of a rabbit hole though, there are different switch types with different "feels" to them.

They are much better than the cheap membrane ones that come standard with a pre-built computer nowadays though.

a reply to: TerryDon79

Just looked up the difference and I'm definitely using a mechanical keyboard and not a membrane one.
I wonder if I just haven't found one with the best resistance.

a reply to: JAGStorm

The higher priced ones you can change the resistance (stiffness) of the keys. They do, obviously, cost more, but you'll be able to fine tune it to what you are comfortable with. Good thing about mechanicals too is the parts are easier to replace.

a reply to: JAGStorm
You are speaking of the old buckling spring keyboard .
Sounded like a 30cal machine gun .
Don't exist anymore .
I have a Coolermaster Devastator 3 which comes a little close.

IBM Keyboard fr0m hell

a reply to: JAGStorm

www.amazon.com...=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_M2VFXC3JKVMHKW69F5G0" target="_blank" class="postlink" rel="nofollow">Logitech Prodigy


Mechanical with a membrane. Squish and clack!

a reply to: JAGStorm

www.amazon.com...=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_M2VFXC3JKVMHKW69F5G0" target="_blank" class="postlink" rel="nofollow">Logitech Prodigy


Mechanical with a membrane. Squish and clack!

originally posted by: JinMI
a reply to: JAGStorm

www.amazon.com...=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_M2VFXC3JKVMHKW69F5G0" target="_blank" class="postlink" rel="nofollow">Logitech Prodigy


Mechanical with a membrane. Squish and clack!

That looks almost identital to what i'm using now, the squish is weak! lol

a reply to: Gothmog

Yes you know what i'm talking about 💵

There were some when you pushed the keys it was like a sponge/spring releasing air. (what I call squish)
Man I loved that.

a reply to: JAGStorm

Buy one of the old IBM Mechanical Keyboards that you previously used then a ps/2 or 5 pin din to USB adapter.

Warning, they're surprisingly expensive and collectible. Most of them ended up in landfill.

IBM Model M Keyboard

They're called buckling spring keyboards, i did a quick amazon search and found this however it's out of stock, you could put on an alert:

Amazon Buckling Spring Keyboard

I also found this:

New Model M Keyboard

The IBM Keyboards you want, Model F.
www.extremetech.com...

www.modelfkeyboards.com...

Cherry has a good line of Mech boards.

a reply to: Grenade

You found it!!!!!!!!💥

Thank you!!! ❤️

The squish term I was looking for is called buckling spring. I have found one on EBay that has been converted!
YAY!

a reply to: JAGStorm
If you had posted this a few months ago, I'd have sent you one for free just to get rid of it (needed some cleanup though). I personally prefer a good quality membrane keyboard because mechanical is too damn noisy.

Das Keyboard mechanical keyboard

a reply to: JAGStorm

originally posted by: JAGStorm
a reply to: Gothmog

Yes you know what i'm talking about 💵

There were some when you pushed the keys it was like a sponge/spring releasing air. (what I call squish)
Man I loved that.

A little humor :
I once had to order a warranty replacement .
The lady on the phone asked me to read the part number from the bottom of the keyboard.
I cant remember all , but the last was "0666"
The lady said , "ahhh , the keyboard from hell"