You’re probably typing on a keyboard right now; unless of course, you’re reading this on a tablet device or a smartphone. Apparently a lot goes into creating a satisfying typing experience that is uniquely yours.
Here’s a look back into the history of keyboard computing. I just enjoy developing these kinds of posts.
- See Keyboard technologyon Wikipedia.
- If you’re still interested, have a look at the Mechanical Keyboard Guide for a little clickety, retro keyboard goodness.
Mechanical keyboards are the precursor to the modern keyboards of today. - If you work a lot on a notebook, you aren’t left out from a satisfying typing experience. There are people who rave about the legendary ThinkPad keyboard typing experience.
The ThinkPads have been around for more than a decade.
Trivia: The keyboard on your notebook is most probably based on the scissor switch mechanism; for a desktop keyboard, a rubber dome mechanism.
If you’re using a really old keyboard from the early 90s, could it be a mechanical keyboard or the highly regarded ‘buckling spring’ IBM Model M keyboard?
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Posted in: Workflow, Writing and Thinking
Posted on October 23, 2011
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