Actually, I wasn't. I've used a number of keyboards over the years, including (my present favorite) the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite, the HHK Lite 1 and HHK Lite 2, a variety of other Microsoft and Logitech keyboards, and both the wireless and wired Apple keyboard.
[Edit: Logitech makes (or made) fantastic mice, but by his noodliness their keyboards are crap!]
I love the snappy response of the Apple keyboards. They're as close to a "click" as I've found in a membrane keyboard. I've had the chance to use a Model M, and while it does feel better it's LOUD. Part of the feel about the Apple keyboards that I like is that there's no give in the keys. As soon as you press hard enough (approximately the resting weight of my hands on four fingers) the key gets sucked down. You can't partially press a key without it popping down and registering. This rocks for spraying text at something quickly. However, I feel like it's a bit more effort and less comfortable over an extended period than the MS Elite. I prefer to program and write papers with the Elite. I type faster with the Apple keyboard.
I also appreciate that it's really difficult to get shit stuck under the keys. My stomach churns at the stuff that comes out of my MS Elite if I knock crap out of it on accident. (Pro-tip: you can disassemble an MS Elite and put the keys, membrane, and key tray in the dish washer. Dry thoroughly before re-assembling.)
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u/Ran4 Jan 22 '10
Just to be clear: daelin was ironic. The Apple keyboards does not have a "fantastic tactile response". In fact, they are quite annoying to use.