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Mark Trapp
Anyone have any recommendations for split keyboards? (Keyboards that come in two halves for ergonomics)
August 22, 2008
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Mike Chelen, edythe, Alex Scoble and 2 other people liked this
For many years, I used a Kinesis. http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/contour... They are actually really great keyboards and I recommend them highly, since they put your hands in a natural rest position as you use it. Also, using your right thumb for space and your left thumb for backspace (you can reverse them, along with re-assigning all the other keys) is just cool.
- Phil G
No but you can borrow my jig saw.
- Russellreno
J. Phil: thanks, I've looked at the Kinesis, but hot damn that's expensive. Was looking at their Freestyle, too.
- Mark Trapp
I miss my MS Natural.
- Cyndy
I've used the Key Ovation Goldtouch before and they are good adjustable keyboards. Still a bit pricey, but not as bad as Kinesis.
- Alex Scoble
http://www.keyovation.com/
- Alex Scoble
Agreed, the price is steep. But they are fully programmable for macros and I believe have been certified by kinesiologists (sp) to reduce RSI, so if it is for work, that would be a good justification for needing it. Just like that big 6-way adjustable chair.
- Phil G
One big difference between the Goldtouch and the Kinesis is that the Goldtouch is adjustable, in width between halves and angle
- Alex Scoble
It was the recommended choice by our ergo consultant when I worked at a law firm
- Alex Scoble
Thanks Alex. Looks like there isn't an inexpensive way to scratch this itch.
- Mark Trapp
No. Your entry level Microsoft "Ergo" keyboard probably won't cut it if you have serious issues.
- Alex Scoble
None of the good ergo products are cheap. Good thing you didn't ask about good adjustable keyboard trays.
- Alex Scoble
Ugh, I've dealt with those, and ergonomic desks. Highway robbery!
- Mark Trapp
Yeah, but a good keyboard tray is worth it. For me a good keyboard tray is the difference between being in pain and not. So I have the same tray at home and at work. A good keyboard won't do anything for you if it's not in the right position.
- Alex Scoble
The MS Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is a great deal for under $50 oem version http://www.newegg.com/Product... although the more expensive options look interesting too
- Mike Chelen