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I used to think that, but I've found there's way more to gain with Ctrl and using ctrl+[ instead of escape (or imap jj <Esc>)

imap jj <Esc> is a brilliant idea, thanks!

I've been tempted to experiment with this workflow after reading another[0] post here.

I'm actually quite happy with my current setup but handling meta keys on my MPB is frustrating. Having ESC be closer is a nice thing to have.

Thanks for the reminder.

I'm a vim guy and I did both (Capslock is Esc when pressed and let go, ctrl when held down). Best of both worlds.

How did you do that? I use a Macbook Pro with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks).

I just wanted to say thanks! This works like a charm.

I use Ctrl+C to get out of insert mode. Also a diehard Programmer Dvorak user.

; is pretty useful in vim though, it repeats your last motion.