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Add to SafariWhen comparing Unicomp Ultra Classic Buckling Spring vs Vortex KBC Poker II, the Slant community recommends Vortex KBC Poker II for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” Vortex KBC Poker II is ranked 15th while Unicomp Ultra Classic Buckling Spring is ranked 52nd. The most important reason people chose Vortex KBC Poker II is:
It has a 100% standard ANSI layout and you can program keys to perform media control functions if desired.
Specs
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Pros
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.
Pro Easily customizable (both programmatically and with new keys)
It has a 100% standard ANSI layout and you can program keys to perform media control functions if desired.
Pro Doesn't take much space
The Poker II takes less space than most keyboards, since it's tenkeyless.
Pro Great quality
The materials and overall design is of good quality.
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.
Con Suffers from side flex
Since it doesn't have a faceplate, the Vortex KBC Poker II suffers from a bit of flex on its sides.
