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Mechanical Keyboards

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I really liked the feeling of the mechanical keyboards. I'm a newbie at this and I bought one, and got pain in wrists within a few days. So had to stop using it and go back to my almost flat Logitech.

It seems it's required to use palm rests to have a good experience?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe you just need switches with a lower weight requirement to depress then?

[–] BlovedMadman 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Lighter springs make tactile switches feel so much better too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Was trying to think what a tactical switch was for a second there, assumed it was a gaming thing, then realised you meant tactile, lol.

Those are my bag, great feeling without being too loud.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

By design, mechs are quite a bit taller, because the switches are taller.

Unless you're a "floating" typist, I would recommend a palmrest.