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Anyone here have or want a new Model F? (www.modelfkeyboards.com)
submitted 1 year ago by irdc@derp.foo to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
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I’ve ordered a classic FSSK but now I'm thinking why stop at just one?

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[-] QT1@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

I have the F62 for about a year now. There have been no issues so far and it’s really pleasant to type on. The only thing I don’t really like are the stabilizers of the left shift and the enter key, specifically the lack of actual stabilizers. At least on my unit, these keys are not exactly smooth.

[-] jukecity@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

On my F77 I put a light coat of 205g0 inside the barrel stabilizer insert and it helps at least a little bit. I wouldn't go too hard with the coating though.

[-] PepeGodzilla@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

I'd love one, but my colleagues...

[-] irdc@derp.foo 1 points 1 year ago

I’m sure your colleagues will want one too when they see you using one :)

[-] zod000@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

Sorry to necro the post, but I have two of the new Model F. I have the F77 in the classic case and then I got an FSSK when they released because of the form factor. I ended up switching back to the F77 because it just feels and looks nicer.

[-] irdc@derp.foo 1 points 11 months ago

Interesting. I have the classic FSSK on order. How’s the keyfeel compared to, say, a model M?

[-] zod000@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

The new Model Fs feel just like my original Model Fs if you have ever typed on one. Typing on Model Fs feel a bit lighter and crisper than on a Model M. I loved my Models Ms and I have had one since I was a kid, but once I was using a Model F, the M felt like a rough imitation (which I suppose isn't that far from the truth). It isn't the world changing difference that some people would tell you, but it does feel significantly better to me. It doesn't hurt that you also get NKRO and, in these reproductions, the ability to customize the layout via the programmable firmware. I also really like the hefty case compared to the plastic of the Model Ms, especially the zinc case in the classic model, but the aluminum case of the FSSK isn't too shabby either.

[-] spauldo@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago

Thought about it, was browsing their site, then the page turned dark and a popup asked for my email address to sign up for their newsletter.

So I won't be buying one.

[-] Jimbabwe@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I do!

[-] Jimbabwe@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

To be clear, I want. Not have.

this post was submitted on 16 Aug 2023
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