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Question

Best blue switch keyboard for a translator?

by Dec 2, 2015 2:24PM PST

My dad works from home as a translator and sometimes spends up to 36 hours at his computer to meet deadlines. Currently he is using a crappy Dell keyboard for which you have to slam the spacebar to make it work. I know very little about keyboards, and research has been relatively difficult because everything is geared towards gaming vs typing. It's my understanding that cherry mx blue switches make the best for typing, but does anyone have any brand recommendations? I'm not sure how much I trust Logitech anymore.

Alternatively, if anyone experienced knows a better keyboard type (other than mechanical/blue switch) for lengthy periods of typing, I'd love to hear them.

I know his preferences are raised letters; anything flat he won't like. I was looking into wireless but i'm not sure I trust the connection for his line of work.

My budget is up to about $150. Thank you!

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by beefcake789 Dec 2, 2015 2:26PM PST

He has Windows 8 and only USB ports.

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My best keyboard was about 30 bucks years ago.
by Forum moderator Dec 2, 2015 2:31PM PST
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by beefcake789 Dec 2, 2015 2:50PM PST

Thanks, but i'm looking for experienced advice, not amazons top 20.

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I've been typing since well, too long.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 2, 2015 3:14PM PST

I even ran a computer store and repair shop. The one thing you learn about keyboards is that what I like or use may not be what you like.

That's why you hit the stores (office stores are good) to play with them in person. The Microsoft keyboards are at the office and no one gripes about them.

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Go through this guide and see...
by Dec 3, 2015 6:08PM PST
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USB mechanical keyboards
by Dec 3, 2015 7:25PM PST

The most popular for use and review always include Razer, Cherry (see factory) and Das Keyboard versions. Want to pound it to bottom on each key, or feel a clk before bottoming? Key pounder or key walker type of person? Want a deep stroke, or a shallow stroke? Strong spring or lighter? Also consider Unicomp which make copies of the old IBM Model M which use that spring, tactile feel and snap or clk on the downstroke, but aren't the Cherry MX type.

Difference in the Cherry type switches
http://www.pcworld.com/article/242037/mechanical_keyboard_faq_pick_the_right_switch.html

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