Thursday, October 13, 2016

So Much Opposition to Apple's Low-Profile Snakebite Keyboard

Apple's Low-Profile Snakebite Keyboard has been accused by me of being a fundamental root of carpal tunnel syndrome and the facts speak for themselves.  Ever since getting rid of that type of keyboard and replacing it with a full-size model, symptoms of carpal tunnel have largely disappeared and the 'action' on the keyboard is vastly improved.  (WIRED:  In a Race to Meet Demand, Mechanical Keyboard Makers Switch Things Up)

It appears Apple created a demand industry in mechanical keyboards and WIRED says it:

Mechanical keyboards are just that—mechanical. A small switch under each keycap clicks loudly when depressed, an experience that turns typing into a symphony. This tactile responsiveness is a big reason why sales have increased dramatically in recent years. But that popularity has created a problem:

There aren’t enough switches to go around.

- WIRED


Apple's Low-Profile Snakebite Keyboard is not the future as it's just a cheap and shitty keyboard which doesn't work very well and handheld devices are even worse.  You can still get full-size Apple keyboards and I got mine for about thirty bucks.  Geez, how do I decide.

As a guitarist, it's a terrifying thing to lose any sensation in my hands and that's exactly what had been happening.  It's gratifying to see others taking care of their hands as well or at least being discerning about what they will do with them.

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