Technology

Mechanical owner here.

You know, owning a mech keyboard is great and all, but it doesn't come without its tradeoffs.

1. They type 15-30% slower due to longer activation times.
2. They make voice chatting, VOIP impossible due to loud noises and heavy sound distortion.
3. They cost 5 times as much and are already out of date by 20 years.
4. They lack media keys, macros, and other important functions that no self-respecting gamer enthusiast can live without.
5. They also feature scam models known as "10 key less" which are more expensive for fewer keys, worse than that, it's a lie. They actually have 15 fewer keys. You are charged a key removal fee for each key that ranges from $5-10 per key lost.
6. Not all mechanicals are the same. They charge you a premium for using different dyes in the plastic. Want your switches in black or blue? Well they'll charge you more for those colors even though the dye is the same price as red or brown.