{"id":457,"date":"2021-12-11T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T07:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=106380"},"modified":"2021-12-11T08:26:12","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T07:26:12","slug":"best-mechanical-keyboards-top-retro-picks-for-your-desk","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/best-mechanical-keyboards-top-retro-picks-for-your-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"Best mechanical keyboards: Top retro picks for your desk"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Rachel Howatson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 11 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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As technology progresses, it often tends to go in a slimmer, more compact direction, and computer keyboards are no exception. Keyboards changed from chunky and chatty to slim and silent, but the deep keys and clackety clicks of a mechanical keyboard remain popular. There\u2019s something incredibly satisfying about mechanical keyboards, with their individual springs and switches that provide a distinctive clicking sound and feel. Enthusiastic gamers and typists often prefer the mechanical route due to the precision it offers.<\/p>\n

While some mechanical keyboards maintain their clunky, 1980s office block retro appearance, others have been given a contemporary twist with funky designs and additional lighting effects. So whether you miss the familiar tapping sound, or simply fancy a workspace or gaming revamp, embrace the nostalgia and take a mechanical keyboard for a spin.<\/p>\n

For more vintage tech, check out our list of retro gadgets.<\/a><\/p>\n

The best mechanical keyboards for 2021<\/h2>\n

Perixx full-size keyboard<\/span><\/h3>\n
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This pick from Perixx certainly has a classic look thanks to its off-white and grey appearance. So if you fancy a trip down memory lane, this could be a solid option. It features a curved frame and adjustable feet in order to create a tilt, so it\u2019s been designed with comfort in mind. You can store any excess cable on the back of the keyboard using the cable management system. This is a welcomed feature for those who can\u2019t stand a messy, cluttered desk.<\/p>\n

The spherical keys are plump, and have a concave design so your fingers sit nicely on top. It works alongside Windows 7, 8 and 10 and weighs just over one kilogram, so it\u2019s a sturdy design that should last a while!<\/p>\n

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