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9-Jun-20 8:47

I'm sorry, but that looks like lava/magma and not a dealer authorized soapbox. Just saying... Laugh | :laugh:

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Gary R. Wheeler9-Jun-20 15:49

Gary R. Wheeler

9-Jun-20 15:49

You do realize that your post, when converted to Brain Elephant | [mastadon]

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Computing with fluids

abmv9-Jun-20 4:57

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9-Jun-20 4:57

Interesting talk ... Computing with fluids | Manu Prakash - YouTube

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W∴ Balboos, GHB9-Jun-20 5:13

W∴ Balboos, GHB

9-Jun-20 5:13

Damn - I was sure this was to be bartender training.

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Slacker0079-Jun-20 7:42

9-Jun-20 7:42

I'm pretty sure that the word "fluids" should not be used in ANY context other than hydration.

Daniel Pfeffer9-Jun-20 10:21

Daniel Pfeffer

9-Jun-20 10:21

You mean like this? Dr. Strangelove - Precious Bodily Fluids - YouTube

(Might be slightly NSFW in very uptight places)

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Slacker0079-Jun-20 10:52

9-Jun-20 10:52

yeah, something like that.

Gary R. Wheeler9-Jun-20 15:50

Gary R. Wheeler

9-Jun-20 15:50

MOIST

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Slacker0079-Jun-20 20:18

9-Jun-20 20:18

I was going to mention that one too. yeah, the word "moist" actually has no place in the English language other than pR0n movies, and dirty talk.

Ron Anders9-Jun-20 12:30

Ron Anders

9-Jun-20 12:30

The part in the video where colors found their sorting bins was stunning.

So I need to buy a new keyboard (or 2)

Vivi Chellappa16-Jun-20 2:57

Vivi Chellappa

16-Jun-20 2:57

Look up "fluidics".

A few logic gates were designed back in the early 1970s to demonstrate the concept of computing with fluids.

MadMyche9-Jun-20 4:45

MadMyche

9-Jun-20 4:45

We'll just say I am a little picky, and old; and really don't want to change.
I have been using the Microsoft Internet Keyboard based keyboard for 20+ years now, the last 15 years or so have all been the Pro version with USB connectivity.
Me and my kb have an exclusive relationship; at the office and at home I have the same setup, including the MS Trackball Optical everywhere as well.
Prior to this kb I was using Type M or F keyboards back to the 80s
Now my home kb is near the point of no return. And they are getting hard to find. So I am going to purchase something new.

What I want-
1. I want to keep the same KB angle and rear height. My hands are molded at this angle now.
2. I would like to retain the special purpose keys for email, web, and if I can media controls.
3. Durability. Don't want to have to retrain my hands in 5 years to something different.
4. Full size.

I purchased an off-brand MX-Blue keyboard over the weekend and even though the size was a little smaller than I wanted, I could have learned to live with it. I guess it was off-brand as the Enter key was basically sitting at the detent level and other signs of being someone else's reject

Suggestions would be appreciated.

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PIEBALDconsult9-Jun-20 4:52

PIEBALDconsult

9-Jun-20 4:52

Ew, that sounds too modern for me.
101 keys ought to be enough for anybody.

Mircea Neacsu9-Jun-20 5:14

Mircea Neacsu

9-Jun-20 5:14

Das Keyboard. They might not be cheap but darn, are they good!

Kris Lantz9-Jun-20 5:37

Kris Lantz

9-Jun-20 5:37

I would find great use for the ruler component during gaming, to see how I measure up to the competition.

...before I grab my coat, the styling and the clicky-keys are both quite pleasing. Thumbs Up | :thumbsup:

kmoorevs9-Jun-20 5:26

kmoorevs

9-Jun-20 5:26

MadMyche wrote:
We'll just say I am a little picky, and old; and really don't want to change.

Me too!

I'm still using an old gray HP keyboard (with a ps/2 to usb adapter) from 1998 when I bought my first Windows system. I've tried others, but none feel as good as this one. It's been a couple of years since the last disassembly and cleaning and I've got a few letters that occasionally stick, so I've been seriously thinking about a replacement. I'll be watching the responses, likely for kbs to avoid. Thanks! Smile | :)

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Harrison Pratt10-Jun-20 3:26

Harrison Pratt

10-Jun-20 3:26

I have a few IBM keyboards of similar vintage -- "they take a licking and keep on clicking!"

User 110609799-Jun-20 5:55

User 11060979

9-Jun-20 5:55

Sacred mess. I wonder how you can deal with new frameworks if only a new / different keyboard is a problem Confused | :confused:

It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question

modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.

OriginalGriff9-Jun-20 6:09

OriginalGriff

9-Jun-20 6:09

THis should last a good while: The Sojourner Keyboard | Datamancer.com[^]
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Blake Miller9-Jun-20 13:05

Blake Miller

9-Jun-20 13:05

OMG! Those are so beautiful!

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Harrison Pratt10-Jun-20 3:28

Harrison Pratt

10-Jun-20 3:28

Wow -- looks useful for times when you need to push those bits on/off without electricity!

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Dan Neely10-Jun-20 2:48

Dan Neely

10-Jun-20 2:48

Anandtech reviewed a similar model. It looked pretty; but the non-standard keycaps didn't work well for actual typing. D'Oh! | :doh:

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kalberts10-Jun-20 3:27

kalberts

10-Jun-20 3:27

I guess those are made for people who have problems making their expenses suffice.

theoldfool9-Jun-20 6:14

theoldfool

9-Jun-20 6:14

Get an ErgoDox EZ on ebay.

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