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[-] garretble@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I use a Lily58 for work, and it's excellent. Obviously mine looks much different than the ones on this product page, but it's this layout.

https://keebd.com/en-us/products/lily58-pro-keyboard-kit

[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 2 points 2 days ago

I like the idea of a split keyboard, but looking up against the getting used to it. Did it take you long and do you still type as fast on regular keyboards or did you 'unlearn' that?

[-] garretble@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I’ve always been a good touch typer, so the transition for me wasn’t too bad. I also use the Dvorak layout as my default since QWERTY is dogshit (though I can still use QWERTY if needed.)

On my desk actually I have a full sized (MX Keys) keyboard and my split keyboard, and I use them both all the time because I have a couple of computers I’m using at once so it’s easier.

The biggest hurdle is just setting up the “layers” on a smaller keyboard like this. I have a layer for arrow keys, and one for a 10-key and function keys, etc. The world is your oyster, really, and that much choice is a little overwhelming at first. We’ve all been told for our whole lives that keyboards have to be a certain way, so when you get free rein to do what you want it’s…a lot.

But now I don’t even think about it. It’s one of those things where if you asked me how to get to the arrow keys I’d have to think about it for a second, BUT it’s so engrained in my muscle memory I use them all the time all day for work without a hitch. If that makes sense.

I’d say I’m about the same speed for typing on this versus my other keyboards. But the Lily IS much more comfortable than any standard keyboard, that’s for sure.

[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 2 points 2 days ago
[-] BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Split column staggered is how keyboards designed for human hands should be, I don't understand how most manufacturers are still pushing a keyboard designed for mechanical typewriters, that needed the row stagger for the mechanical linkages under every key. I'm I'm in between jobs right now but I'll buy a split keyboard as my next keyboard soon

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago
[-] spiffpitt@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

you can put them behind a momentary/toggle layer.

layers can change the behavior of the whole keyboard while active. super powerful, ill never go back.

[-] garretble@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Yep, 100%.

I have arrow keys, Home/End/etc., function keys, and a 10-key set up on different layers.

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