[geeks] Ergonomic keyboard styles

[Phil Stracchino]

On 04/28/10 08:36, Jonathan Groll wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> I've recently begun to suffer some keyboard related RSI pain and am
> wondering if anyone on list has experience with the different styles
> of ergonomic keyboards. 
> 
> I'm basically stuck in choosing between the 'split' style ergonomic
> keyboard, like the kinesis freestyle:
> http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/freestyle.htm
> 
> and the contoured type with key-wells:
> http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/advantage.htm
> 
> I suspect the contoured type is better on the fingers but more
> difficult to mouse with, whereas the split style keyboards may have
> more options with respect to using your thumbs for mousing, like this
> rollerbar:
> http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/rm-free.htm

There is a much steeper learning curve with the Advantage type.  I've
been using the split style for many years and find them much more
comfortable than a conventional plank-style keyboard.


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