Mechanical keyboards vs Retro computing
Mechanical keyboards and retro computing have 94% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Mechanical keyboards | Retro computing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $100 | $80 |
Choose mechanical keyboards if
- Easier to do alone
About $100 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose retro computing if
- More social
About $80 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Mechanical keyboards: Mechanical Keyboard Kit, Keyboard Switches, Keycaps, Screwdriver Set Full cost breakdown
- Retro computing: About $80 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown