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aef123 | February 06, 2009 06:08 PM | in Computers

Is there a keyboard with similar build quality and tactile feel as the Das Keyboard, but not nearly as loud?

I love the Das Keyboard, but it's too loud to use in a shared work environment.

Any keyboard recommended should currently be in production and available for purchase.

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dattappan | February 06, 2009 07:59 PM

Yes!

1.The Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard
http://matias.ca/tactilepro/index.php

2.Old School IBM Clicky Model M Keyboard
http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-School-IBM-Clicky-Model-M-Keyboard-Vintage-1985_W0QQitemZ330304506188QQihZ014QQcategoryZ51084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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aef123 | February 06, 2009 09:05 PM

Unfortunately, neither of these keyboards are in current production.

The Tactile Pro was replaced by the Tactile Pro 2. Unfortunately, every review I've seen of it says it is not nearly as good as the orginal version.

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sunpat | February 06, 2009 09:52 PM

The Tactile Pro 2.0 builds on the best features of the original, and adds a few more! Computer users who crave the feel of Apple and IBM's quality keyboards of 15 or 20 years ago will love the Tactile Pro 2.0. Unlike other keyboards made today, each key on the Tactile Pro 2.0 is built on an individual Matias mechanical keyswitch.Based on the legendary Alps keyswitch used in the Apple extended keyboard and the original Tactile Pro, the Matias mechanical keyswitch recreates the tactile feedback and force curve of the original Alps design, ensuring maximum performance, greater comfort, and faster typing speeds. You will feel the difference immediately. The Tactile Pro 2.0 keyboard's Hi-Speed USB 2.0 dock is up to 40 times faster than the low-speed USB 1.1 hubs found in other keyboards. It's also much less clutter than a standalone dock or cable.

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http://www.amazon.com/Matias-Products-FK202SB-2-0-Keyboard/dp/B0011ADXLG/re...

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Question has no mention about reviews and the questioner does not explain, which reviews he /she is talking about.
Question just says that any keyboard recommended should currently be in production and available for purchase. Tactile Pro 2.0 meets that condition.

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aef123 | February 08, 2009 08:33 PM

As I'd said, I've seeing lots of reviews saying the quality of it was lower than the Tactile Pro 1.0. From these reviews it sounds like the build quality is no where near that of the Das Keyboard.

http://www.bronzefinger.com/archives/2007/05/matias_tactile.html
http://jseliger.wordpress.com/2007/10/18/product-review-matias-tactile-pro-2/

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