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Add to SafariWhen comparing TypeMatrix 2030 vs Unicomp Ultra Classic Buckling Spring, the Slant community recommends TypeMatrix 2030 for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” TypeMatrix 2030 is ranked 22nd while Unicomp Ultra Classic Buckling Spring is ranked 52nd. The most important reason people chose TypeMatrix 2030 is:
The matrix layout reduces the travel distance of fingers. The keys feature membrane switches with double-scissor substrate, which are quite comfortable and very quiet.
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Pros
Pro Ergonomic keyboard
The matrix layout reduces the travel distance of fingers. The keys feature membrane switches with double-scissor substrate, which are quite comfortable and very quiet.
Pro The HOME, END, ARROW keys and PG UP, PG Down are close together and on a nice spot on the keyboard.
Pro Compact
This keyboard has a small footprint, only 324 by 133 mm. This not only leaves more room on the desk, but also and mainly reduces the lateral travel distance of the right hand to grab the mouse. It still offers a good numeric keypad thanks to the matrix layout.
Pro Skins
Numerous skins are available, making it simple to keep the keyboard clean and even quieter. They also allow for multiple layouts.
Pro Increased typing accuracy
This keyboard's matrix layout allows for increased typing accuracy. It gets rid of the typewriter keyboard legacy in favor of a more logical layout.
Pro BÉPO and Dvorak layouts
These layouts are not easy to find, especially the first one. While they don't necessarily increase the typing speed, they greatly reduce the travel distance of the fingers, and have a much better distribution of the keys than regular AZERTY or QWERTY layouts.
Pro Quieter than Das keyboards
Pro Keys feel nice
This keyboard uses buckling spring key switches, the same used on the famous Model M keyboard, from IBM. This mechanism gives a nice feel to the keys.
Pro Resistant
Due to its good construction, this keyboard is very resistant.
Cons
Con The skins won't last forever and are expensive to replace
Con Unusual layout
The central position of the Enter and Backspace keys, on top of the matrix arrangement, requires some time to get used to.
Con Takes a lot of desk space
The Unicomp Classic is huge, so it takes a lot of space on one's workspace.
Con Ugly
This keyboard doesn't look very aesthetically pleasant.
