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Show HN: I spent 2 years designing a mechanical Magic Keyboard

231 points · 197 comments · aemerson_

  1. deepsun · · focus · HN ↗
    Well, for programming it's not convenient -- no Insert/Pageup/Screenshot buttons.
    1. f311a · · focus · HN ↗
      Why do you need screenshot button for programming? How many times do you press it? You can just use fn button for that.

      People are programming on a 36-key keyboards just fine and they don't miss any keys. It's easier to press fn + something than reaching out for screenshot button, which is usually far away. That way, you don't have to move your hands.

      1. energy123 · · focus · HN ↗
        The cognitive load of having to press two keys takes its toll and breaks flow, even though it doesn't seem like it should make a difference, at least in my experience. I'm back to TKL or larger.
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