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   Metadot Sponsoring TidBITS

   Adam C. Engst

   We're pleased to welcome as our latest long-term TidBITS sponsor
   Metadot, makers of [1]Das Keyboard, a proud entry in the 'loud and we
   know it' category of tactile keyboards. As anyone who has read TidBITS
   over the years knows, I care deeply about my keyboard, since it's my
   main conduit to my Mac. Pointing devices are important, certainly, but
   as a writer, how quickly and accurately I can get words down on the
   screen is paramount.

   For a bit now, I've been testing the $133 Das Keyboard Model S
   Professional for Mac, and I've generally been enjoying typing on it.
   It's a surprisingly different feel from the Matias Tactile Pro and
   Quiet Pro keyboards, but for those who prefer clicky keyboards with a
   long key travel, Das Keyboard is an attractive option. It's remarkably
   difficult to describe exactly how it feels, but typing quickly on it
   somehow reminds me of a waterfall, with the letters cascading off my
   fingertips. That's undoubtedly due to its Cherry keyswitches, and
   although I'm not entirely sure how this is related, I've heard that
   Cherry-based keyboards are particularly popular with gamers, who rely
   on fast and accurate keystrokes.

   [2][tn_Das-Keyboard.jpg]

   Das Keyboard features a built-in 2-port USB hub with a dedicated
   connector that provides additional power (the cable splits into two,
   and uses two USB jacks on your Mac), a 2-meter cable, and a variety of
   Mac-specific special keys. I'll be looking at Das Keyboard in greater
   detail in a future article, but for now, thanks to Metadot for their
   support of TidBITS and the Mac community!

References

   1. http://goo.gl/2FaL5
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2013-02/Das-Keyboard.jpeg

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