DM15L Review

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(02-20-2022 01:16 PM)Dave Britten Wrote:  I've noticed there's a pretty wide variety in the feel of original Voyager keyboards. The Chinese 1xCR2032 models from around 15 years ago have a very crisp feel that's actually rather pleasant. I've also got a couple that have very short and kind of mushy travel, especially the ENTER key. They all respond just fine, though (except for the 15C LE with its dodgy key contacts).

My HP-12c platinum is really not a nice a keyboard - it has a good tactile feel to it, but sadly that doesn't have anything to do with the key actually registering. Combined with some keys needing a hard press and others less so, it is a really confidence-uninspiring experience. My Hp-12c Rogue is much nicer, and needs a much lighter touch - i.e. enough of a press to get the tactile feel, but it still occasionally misses ones.

My DM-42 is the most confidence-inspiring. It's a later edition one, and if I hear the click I am 100% sure the key press has happened.

I'm planning on getting a DM-15L for my 10 year old son as he starts secondary school. He's aware it will cause him all sorts of problems in school and his teacher will likely hate it, but we'll give it a go. Looking at the GCSE and A-Level calculator requirements in the UK it looks like it would be ok for the exams as long as it is cleared beforehand.