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Originally Posted by upplepop
Pat, since it seems you've used both keyboards, how does this one compare with the Darfon model?
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I think it compares well. The keys on the Darfon are just slightly "taller", and therefore slightly easier to use.
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Originally Posted by upplepop
the big space down the middle of the keyboard
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The split down the middle isn't really a factor, as you slide the left half over to the right half so your fingers are in the correct position. I didn't even notice it while typing.
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Originally Posted by upplepop
the space bar split into two keys
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Honestly, that doesn't bother me. When I'm typing, I've always got one of those two keys under each thumb. I never once failed to hit the key in the course of my testing.
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Originally Posted by upplepop
the thickness
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Well, it's definitely thicker than the Darfon and the ThinkOutside keyboards, but I don't think it's all that bad. The Darfon keyboard is slightly longer than the Freedom when closed.
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having to "lock" it
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99% of the time, I use the keyboard on my desk, and this does not require using the lock. The keyboard will lay perfectly flat on a flat surface without the lock engaged.
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Originally Posted by upplepop
the unnecessarily large border surrounding the keys
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True, the design is not as efficient as the Darfon, which has virtually no wasted space. On the other hand, I don't think it would be possible for Darfon to shove a BT radio and batteries into their existing serial design without adding a few millimeters here and there. :wink: