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Coding without a laptop: Two weeks with AR glasses and Linux on Android

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728 points mikenew | 3 comments | 14 May 25 15:11 UTC | HN request time: 0.524s | source
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ireadmevs ◴[17 May 25 20:01 UTC] No.44016590[source]▶
Awesome! Regarding the keyboard I would recommend going towards the mechanical path. Browse https://kbd.news/ for some inspiration. I built a 36 keys for myself that is portable and very capable. You can even map keys to control the mouse and much more. Definitely going to keep an eye on the advancements of AR glasses from now on.
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1. stevage ◴[17 May 25 23:25 UTC] No.44017750[source]▶
If working in cafes without annoying people is a requirement, mechanical probably isn't so good.
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2. Philpax ◴[17 May 25 23:45 UTC] No.44017843[source]▶
You can get quiet mechanical switches that are comparable to laptop keyboard switches in terms of noise. There's a bit of art to the selection, but there are definitely options.
3. joshvm ◴[17 May 25 23:55 UTC] No.44017896[source]▶
You can get switches that aren't any louder than typing on a laptop, these days "clicky" is just sub-category. The low profile 'choc' switches from Kailh are probably a good option to try.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHAK1kJtMVQ - have a listen. Some of them are inaudible under a mic, but really you need to buy a grab bag and play around at home to see what works.