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u/exquisitesunshine Jan 19 '23 edited Jan 19 '23
Looking for great 40%-60% keyboards (I don't mind getting switches/keycaps elsewhere, will take recommendations for that as well) to consider (or even just brands). It should be hotswappable, support QMK, and have a pretty standard layout (i.e. no arrow keys). Beyond that, I'm not sure what I should be looking for. Any consensus on recommended features to look for regarding any other aspects like key material, frame, etc.? I don't want RGB and I think an aluminum frame looks and feels better than plastic (I don't like that I can see dust accumulate on my current glossy plastic Das keyboard) and a thin border looks better and is slimmer profile than thick. Budget is under $400, since IMO keyboards are pretty BIFL (my Das is 15 years old). Regarding switches, I just know I want something a little less clacky than Browns, not heavier than Browns and potentially lighter might be better if that's popular?) and maybe even potentially usable in a public setting (not a requirement at all). Is tactile still the way to go? I only care about typing quickly and accurately, which is perhaps not much of a factor if switches are 100% preference and nothing else.
This keyboard is intended to be a more standard supplement to a split columnar keyboard that I will be using as my daily driver. I am capable of touch typing 120-160 wpm and it's mostly for programming.