Thoughts on upgrading to a mechanical keyboard?

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@IB1, "feels better and is louder" was a convincing enough reason to upgrade to my recent girlfriend tbh

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What's the benefit? I've heard people say it feels better and is louder, which isn't very convincing.

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Apparently the keys are lighter and easier on the fingers and they never get stuck- also probably feels like you would be shredding through work given how loud they are

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I got the Das Keyboard 4 Professional and love it. Definitely recommend it.

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🖕🏻F1 key

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Its all about the feedback. Mechanical keyboards usually have to be pressed wi a bit more pressure, for which the key suddenly goes in after a clearer threshold of pressure. and also that distinct *click*.

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Analyst 1 has one of the better comments Ive seen on this board

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I worked with someone who used one. A lot of data entry accompanied his modeling so it helped him.

If you want people to HEAR you working, you should go for it. Some people purposefully slam keys to sound like they are writing something important, so there's something to it

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