I write and edit on the go a lot. Sometimes I'm stuck with a 15-inch laptop keyboard. Sometimes I'm stuck on a folding blue tooth keyboard and an iPad. I prefer to use a full sized keyboard (I'm not even picky about the type), but I rarely have the luxury of sitting at a desktop. I started on a typewriter (not electric), so I try to stay grateful.

The typewriter is a user interface. It provides tools that do not exist in other UI devices. Keeping the line of attention in the center of the page/screen lessens mental distraction, and thereby increases focus and productivity. Any distraction, conscious or not, interferes with depth.

There is a profound connection between eyes, fingers, and platen knob as it rotates lines into focus. No other current UI device can do this: arrow keys, mouse, wheel, pad, strip, pen,...

I am sure the typewriter view of software will be greatly enhanced with an input device that is designed to use the typewriter view.

I do not like any LT keyboard. And i am sure, we sorta get used to what we have used. When i am in a place for a while, i use a KB with the laptop. Just like i use a mouse. (Mouse:: More control, and faster response,)

I am sure those of you who have not used a real keyboard will be amazed when you do so.

There are mechanical KBs that are quiet and still provide excellent tactile feedback.

This article provides some good reasons to use a real keyboard. "You Should Use A Mechanical Keyboard" [tested.com]

I do wish there was a way to retro my 80+yr old woodstock to use bluetooth.

For PCs most any usb keyboard with a medium amount of key travel works. Im with you on prefering physical buttons and keys to trackpads and touchscreens. I think the touch screen is a failure as a typing interface and despite the shitty trackball I prefer my blackberry days to my iphone days for phone typing. If I really want to write and feel a tactile keyboard Ill use my smith corona classic 30, a manual typewriter. Id like to try one of those retro button keyed typewriter style devices that can be used for phones, tablets, PC, Mac etc universally.

I've used typewriters and old PS2 keyboards with the annoying click when the key is depressed, didn't notice it before. I currently use a laptop with an aged keyboard. Sometimes the keys like to pop out and the plastic springs like to fly across the room. One day, I'll replace the keyboard. I have one I got off eBay, but I've been too busy writing to install it.

i prefer a typewriter but i use a laptop for convenience. i was looking into the mechanical keyboards to have a neat-o toy. but for me, i thought it was just a distraction from getting some writing done. if it's time for a new keyboard for you, i say splurge and get what you want. i also use scrivener and cannot get into the typewriter view. i'm not sure why. i love a typewriter, but on the laptop, i just want it to be a laptop.

I agree with genessa. I have my laptop. period

aww i can't help out here! i use a laptop! i had to use a regular computer at the library recently and was shocked to find how unused to it i was, after so many years of using one. the laptop spoiled me.

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