This is my first time actually learning about mechanical keyboards and I will most likely buy something that does not require macgyvering.

I am handy enough to make a simple wooden box, but that’s it - I never even got into soldering. It would be nice to learn something new in a spare time, but I’m not sure if that would be a good starting point. What do you think?

That’s a good advice. I picked Colemak, though, we’ll see how it goes.

I hope you didn’t take it the wrong way, I really meant that I enjoy learning it. I decided to go with Colemak, though.

Oh man, that is actually one of the cheapest recommended in that thread. 😄 I found one for 300 PLN. Other ones cost $200 - $350!

That’s interesting. I’ve been recommended Ergodox EZ from that company - I wonder if it’s any better. This one is one of the most expensive options, so it sucks that you had bad experience with it. Thanks for the warning.

You’re right, these are not that expensive for split keyboards. Too bad that they are not sold in my country, so I would need to consider additional transport costs.

I wonder if macro keys would be recognized by Linux? The configuration software would be unnecessary if I could use basic configuration files for my window manager and define behavior by providing key codes.

Damn, this one really does look like a beast!

It reminds me of my old “gaming” Logitech keyboard that I got as a gift over a dozen years ago (probably much worse quality than yours): https://ibb.co/857R0J0

The screen and macro buttons are not necessary, but I admit that there is some appeal in that approach. I probably wouldn’t buy it for myself these days, though. (:

I didn’t expect that these things are so costly - I guess I’ll have to do some more research tonight before making a final decision. Thanks for the reply.

Thanks. Do you mean Kinesis Advantage or the Kinesis Advantage 360 (the split one)?

This one is freaking cool, but the full package with tilt/tent kit and wing rest costs half of what I paid for my whole PC. 😆

Thanks, I can finally feel like my grandma when trying to figure out which key to press. That’s fun (it really is).

Did it take a long time for you to learn Dvorak?

It’s the first time I’ve read about such thing. If a different keyboard won’t solve the problem, I will try it. Thanks for the tip.

This one? https://ibb.co/vLKwXK5

I found it online in an online local store for equivalent of less than 20$, but it’s used (ex-display).

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I will follow your advice, experiment a little and try to find out how I feel about the possible options. I might come back to this thread later if I have any more questions and I’m glad to be a part of such helpful and encouraging community.

Thanks for the advice and taking the time to share your view on the subject! I appreciate it a lot.

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This community never fails to surprise me in a positive way with contentful advice, encouragement and willingness to engage and help.

Sincerely thank you for all the tips and I will not hesitate to come back here if I’ll have more questions.

I very much appreciate your response. Motivating and with few interesting remarks that I will keep in mind.

I’m relieved to know that administration is accessible to me since that is my primary interest at the moment.

Unfortunately I have no privilege of quitting a job at the moment and I’m not from the US, but I have a relatively reliable strategy of saving some extra money which might give me a few months of comfort of not working full-time, so it seems doable.

Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. Can you elaborate on the subject or provide some resources to read?

Same, sure thing. Respond when you have a spare moment, please.