The new keyboard is in!
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So far I like it... but this is gonna take some getting used to.
I ended up compromising on several part of my initial plan, mostly because I found a good deal on what I got. Is it mechanical? Well, it's mechanical-ish: it's still membrane keys, but with a mechanical action on top of it. It also has LEDs in it in colors, but luckily they aren't super-glaring (though the mouse is a bit more obnoxious with its cycling I can't seem to turn off.) And... it was 34 dollars including shipping.
Yeah, that was worth the compromise.
I like the feel of the keys so far, though again, it's definitely gonna take a while to get used to. I've never had a mechanical (ish) keyboard before, so the click and feel of the keys is definitely a new experience. The size is nice though, and it has the 10 key that I absolutely insist on, so overall... yeah. I think I'm gonna be happy with it.
It's a Thermaltake model called the "Commander," and I went with the multi-light version mostly so I'd have more options in terms of dimming/turning off the lights, along with a more subtle overall aesthetic.
Will this bode well for my writing in the future? We'll just have to say! I can say, though, that I'm excited to get in and see how it feels long-term. It's already miles better than my trusty-but-rusty Logitech.
Melanie E.