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by jmorton 4808 days ago
I use a Happy Hacking Pro 2. I think the tactile feel of switches are a mater of taste, and I'm not inclined to hard sell you on my preference.

Aside from a pleasant feel and sound, the keyboard's compact size makes it an ideal travel companion. It also has a control key where a caps lock key is found traditionally.

The HHK uses a Topre switch which is a hybrid between a rubber dome and a spring. http://deskthority.net/wiki/Topre_switch

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Hacking_Keyboard

* http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=pfu_keyboards,hhk...

* http://geekhack.org/ -- quite informative about various keyboards and key mods.

[edit: formatting, and more HHK details]

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Also a HHKB Pro 2 user here. Absolutely one of the best things I've ever bought. Apart from the excellent Topre switches, the small format factor is perfect as you don't need to move your hands from the home row to hit any key (Fn key with your right pinky opens up F# keys and numerous handy shortcut keys like /, *, + and -, and of course arrow keys).

They are expensive keyboards, but when you spend your entire working day and then some on a keyboard, there's no reason not to splash out a little. It has lasted me a couple years already and it's still perfect. Considering buying a Type-S for home to see how that is in comparison to the standard model.

Oh, and that beautiful sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWPH7FAUfUY :)