GeneBeanJul 7, 2023
So… for those that use a split and/or columnar #keyboard, how long did it take you to get good at it?
[ #MechanicalKeyboard #SplitKeyboard #Columnar ]
Show threadChuckJul 7, 2023

@genebean I must be the freak judging from the other replies, but I don't remember having much transition time. I had a split as home primary and a std at the office for at least a decade, and ended up alternating daily that whole time (until I wore out the split). Maybe my experience is not best to reference...

I did have to break out the worn out one last month for an emergency, and realized how much I missed it, hence why I'm on this hashtag. 😆

Show threadGeneBeanJul 7, 2023
@ATurnOfTheNut good to know! What kind of split keyboard is/was the worn out one?
Show threadChuckJul 8, 2023
@genebean a fairly ancient MS Natural Pro. By ancient, I mean it is dual USB/PS2 connected, was bought from TigerDirect back when they were a primary supplier for custom build stuff, and was used with a really hot build running a dual socket 370 setup with a pair of P3/733's. 🤣
Show threadChuckJul 8, 2023
@genebean The keyboard definitely aged far better than the rest of the build. It's still functional though really worn out. The MB took a power surge during a storm and while it's still in a box somewhere, would only be good for wall art.
Show threadGeneBean
@ATurnOfTheNut it’s kinda amazing how well keyboards age!
Jul 8, 2023 at 10:00pmWeb
Show threadChuckJul 8, 2023
@genebean It really is. When I temporarily pulled it out of storage for an emergency a couple of months ago, I was impressed it still worked. It'd been worn enough I'd stored it in an open box for probably 10y, and other than an insanely sticky space thanks to the world's biggest dust bunny (removed with some disassembly), it was still functional enough to get probably 2/3 usual speed until the plain Jane replacement I had on the way arrived. It might get stored (better) for another few years...
Show threadChuckJul 8, 2023
@genebean If nothing else it works better than my cheap work issued one. That's survived 15+, and its main issue is having worn off enough labels that normals can't use it. I've had that one new, and think I realized I'd even worn off the tactile nubs already a few years ago. 😆