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FWIW, it seems that keyboard comparisons always leave out Topre keyswitches, which are absolutely amazing. They make a nice noise, are super-durable, and don't require you to bottom-out to get the key to register. Combined with the lower "weighting" on the keys pressed with your weaker fingers, and it's really easy to type for hours and hours with no discomfort.

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I came here to post just this. When put in combination with a choice of alternative keyboard layout, they're a great way to feel smug about lesser keyboard users. But also, it's as if they took all the other kinds of keyboards, fixed all their downsides, and made the key action better than you could imagine. The variable weighted keyboards are great for programming, and the uniformly weighted versions are only slightly less great.

The thing about Topres is that they're a bit rare. They're also quite pricey.

I did get one for use at work, though, and love it. I like it because it's a good combination of tactile and still quiet. Mine has variable weighting on the keys, which is a mixed bag. I guess some of my fingers are stronger than they otherwise would be - I find myself bottoming out keys with my left pinkie occasionally.

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