uthrediiJul 18, 2023

Framework Sold Out of 3 Batches of Laptop 16 in Less Than 3 Hours.

https://programming.dev/post/762220

Framework Sold Out of 3 Batches of Laptop 16 in Less Than 3 Hours. - programming.dev

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/762202 [https://programming.dev/post/762202] > cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/1226322 [https://mander.xyz/post/1226322] > > > For now both DIY and prebuild edition (all configurations) are in batch 4 which ships in late Q4 2023.

Show threadyuumeiJul 19, 2023
As soon as ortho keyboards are a possibility it’s an insta-buy from me: twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/…/1648371892062130176
Framework on Twitter

“Jack at @OrtholinearKB prepared a mockup of an ortholinear keyboard module for the Framework Laptop 16! Modularity opens up some incredible possibilities.”

Twitter
Show threadsh1ggy
Interesting, never seen something like this. What’s the benefit using these?
Jul 19, 2023 at 1:17pmWeb
Show threadastral_avocadoJul 19, 2023
Better, more accurate touch typing essentially.
Show threadmarmo7adeJul 19, 2023

Source please.

There is none. There isn’t a single piece of research that has found ortho to be superior in any way. It’s not faster, it’s not more ergonomic. It is for hipsters that want to be different. You’re certainly entitled to like ortho keyboards. But you should not lie about benefits.

Show threadsteltekJul 19, 2023

I think a “better… for me” is sufficient. Input devices are so personal, almost every statement about them should end in “for me”.

Track points are so much better… for me.

Macbook touchpads are obviously superior… for me.

Mechanical keyboards have such a better tactile feel… for me.

Ad nausem for trackballs, Bluetooth devices, wired devices, in-ear/over-ear/open/closed headphones.

Show threadCosmic ClericJul 19, 2023
How about you put up some source that backs up your opinion?
Show threadastral_avocadoJul 19, 2023
Man, didn’t expect to get my ass reamed for such a simple opinion lol. Personally speaking I feel like I’m more accurate and I have a better time finding where the keys are when touch typing.
Show threadyuumeiJul 19, 2023
It’s all personal taste, but I think that the staggered layout of “normal” keyboards feels horrible. I mean we don’t need to keep typewriter hammer arms from jamming any more :) It takes a while to get used to ortho but I find it much more comfortable
Show threadMarrukJul 19, 2023
I love that I got to experience the computer revolution from (nearly) the start to its current state, but damn, I really do resent some of the bad habits I’ve picked up due to technical limitations that existed when I got started. I think ortho looks just so much better and more comfortable, but the typewriter layout is firmly engrained in my muscle memory…
Show threadCosmic ClericJul 19, 2023
They have ergonomic QWERTY keyboards for decades now actually. I’m still rocking my Microsoft ergonomic keyboard from years back.
Show threadMarrukJul 19, 2023
The ergonomic keyboards I’ve seen still had offset keyboard rows, rather than the ortholinear setup shown in the tweet linked above. It’s the uniform spacing and grid layout that I’ve never seen before (not to say that means its new; just new to me!).