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I got into the hype and bought multiple mechanical keyboards a couple years ago. Finally went back to Apple’s magic keyboard. Touch id was a large factor but apparently I love those chiclet keyboards.

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Apple keyboards: yes. I so rarely see a preference stated that matches my own that I am compelled to spend a full comment in agreement.

I think part of it is that the keyboard itself is thin. There’s less of a physical object to raise forearms and contort wrists over.

Likewise, spending another comment just to agree. Both on the low profile and the low travel distance.

I've tried low-profile chocs and they still have too much travel! But I'm stuck with them as split keyboards are important for me just for the usual collection of wrist health reasons.

So I'm just waiting for Apple to make a split keyboard I guess :)

M1242 but it has too much travel by modern standards.

I have sincerely been considering a bandsaw and a soldering iron! To find out how hard it is to split a keyboard that’s already in one piece and have it remain working.

Every few years I try a mech keyboard, but I always come back to the Magic Keyboard. It's just way more comfortable, quiet, and I feel like my fingers are more nimble and less strained when I use it.

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