Got my Glove80 yesterday 🎉. Still too early for a proper review, but loving it so far. The transition from a Kinesis Advantage is straightforward , the pinky columns feel easier to reach which is a definite improvement.
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Thoughts on thumbcluster re reachability? e.g. is it practical to have two alpha letters on the same side (for alt layout) without speed impact?
Also, what switch did you end up getting?
Good question! I think when floating I can reach 4-5 pretty well (for the innermost upper key I'd definitely have to move my hand). With my palms on the palm rests I can reach 3 (the lower row),for the upper row I move my hand. I can reach the closest upper row thumb key, but I'd be worried about pressing the keys below it.
Red. I don't like Choc Brown and White are probably too noisy. They feel better than expected. They also offer a limited run of Pro Reds in the next batch. I also considered getting the variant with switches unsoldered. I wouldn't have much of an issue soldering them, but with the price of the keyboard I preferred I decided not to do that.