When comparing QPAD MK-80 vs Unicomp Ultra Classic Buckling Spring, the Slant community recommends QPAD MK-80 for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” QPAD MK-80 is ranked 41st while Unicomp Ultra Classic Buckling Spring is ranked 52nd. The most important reason people chose QPAD MK-80 is:
The MK-80 comes with a detachable palm-rest.
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Pros
Pro Palm support
The MK-80 comes with a detachable palm-rest.
Pro Easily plug in peripherals
Two USB slots and a microphone and headphone input/output are available.
Pro Sturdy
Due to its great build quality, the MK-80 is quite sturdy.
Pro Surface protection
The surface is protected by a very nice high-quality rubbery coating.
Pro Affordable
This keyboard is considerably less expensive than a Ducky.
Pro N-key rollover
This keyboard has anti-ghosting n-key rollover, so that no keystrokes are lost when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously.
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 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.