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September 19, 2007
Stealth Keyboard — Episode 2: Return of the Das
Over two years have passed since the wicked cool Das keyboard emerged from the skunk works.
Now comes Version 2.0.
Here's what ChipChick had to say about the new one:
- Das Keyboard II with Unmarked Keys
No, a magician didn’t make the letters, numbers and punctuation marks disappear from this keyboard. The Das Keyboard has been purposely designed with blank keys because the designers behind the keyboard claim that the lack of markings will improve your typing accuracy. We’re not so sold on that idea, yet we believe that it could be a good training tool for someone trying to learn how to touch type. Aside from the lack of markings, the Das Keyboard II claims to produce superior tactile feedback with its gold-plated and clicky high-end mechanical key switches. The folks over at Computer Shopper mag gave the keyboard a good review score of 7.9 and were very satisfied with its tactile feedback.
Note to file: Forward this to Katie Das who, for all I know, invented it in her spare time.
The keyboard costs $89.95.
Katie's caramelini offer exquisite pleasure for much less: $5.99 gets you a quarter-pound box of any of six flavors, of which Candied Ginger & Pistachio (below)
reigns as my favorite.
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I wish they would release an Ergonomic DAS, in the style of the M$ ergo keyboards.
I would definately buy one then
Posted by: Kilroy | Sep 20, 2007 12:07:41 PM
That and the keyboard isn't just blacked out keys -- its weighted towards giving proper feedback. It is like the difference between using a standard piano and a casio keyboard -- no resistance. I tend to use keyboards that give me some resistance as it stops the RSI (which in my case, is exacerbated by a slowly advancing arthritis).
Posted by: clifyt | Sep 20, 2007 9:10:29 AM
Trouble with unmarked keyboards is when it's not set to the keyboard layout you're expecting. I tried to adapt to a French keyboard on holiday this summer - without a lot of success. Eventually I worked out how to temporarily set it to English (UK) and ignore what was on the keycaps. Le Patron wasn't entirely pleased when I forgot to set it back after use one time...
Posted by: Skipweasel | Sep 20, 2007 8:25:43 AM
Use a black magic marker twice or thrice to black out the keys or buy a $3 can of black spray paint....
Save yourself $70.
Posted by: JoePeach | Sep 19, 2007 7:13:33 PM
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