Explaining Hall-effect, TMR, and other new types of "mechanical" switches
Over the past six years, keyboards with optical, Hall-effect, and other "contactless" switches have become increasingly common, often going for higher…
Ars Technica reports: Over the past six years, keyboards with optical, Hall-effect, and other "contactless" switches have become increasingly common, often going for higher prices than traditional mechanical keyboards, which already command a premium over basic membrane boards.
The mechanical keyboard isn't always so mechanical anymore. In return, they promise some theoretical advantages, particularly for gamers.
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