Wait, are mechanical keyboard the standard ones that used to come with the purchase of a basic PC? The ones with the big, boxy keys?
If so, this post just made me feel really old 🥲
ohh, i think those are called membrane keyboards?
Nah. membrane is like whats on the Atari 400, or a Coldcard.
The old mechanicals were IBM Model M and built like tanks
For some reason I think of the Apple keyboard as a membrane one, but then again I know nothing on the topic so ignore me 😂
No, those and most keyboards are membrane. Mechanical keyboards actually have a mechanical mechanism under each key. It changes the amount of pressure is needed to key and a audible and tactile CLICK when you key
Ok I googled them and they look just like the ones I used over 20 years ago. They made an audible click too! But maybe the mechanical ones are even more distinct in their functionality. Will have to try them out 🤔
Theyve got "mechanical switches" under the keys, though the keys can be big and boxy
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