A big breakthrough in keyboards would be a standard 101 without the number pad still retaining the middle section with arrow keys.. That would make it fit in any backpack or briefcase. You can’t find them anywhere.
That is funny because I drive my husband crazy. I want a black keyboard as simple as available. That is becoming more and more rare.I detest the foofy keyboards and I insist on a plain mouse, too.
My husband has one mouse that suits him, he lost nearly half a thumb to a saw, so this one mouse fits his short thumb. They aren’t making that mouse any longer. He bought a crap Ebay mouse and merged parts.
I suppose we will be collecting old rotten mice to ensure he always has the mouse he needs. Funny this computing bidness.
I’ve been using Microsoft ergonomic keyboards for years. They take a bit of getting used to, but once I did that, I am uncomfortable working on a straight-across keyboard.
I will never again have a standard keyboard on my home computer.
Best feature-the way your arms are positioned in use, you have room between them for a dish of food (or a book or papers). Very convenient.
A caveat-if you’re a hunt’n’peck typer, you probably won’t like them.
IMHO, Microsoft’s ergonomic keyboards are the best product they make. I look forward to seeing the new one.
I used one of the originals from release until it died on me a couple months back. And it’s demise was my own fault. That’s one hell of a return on a 100 buck outlay.
I now have a standard wireless and readopting has caused my typo count to go through the roof. Ergos do indeed take getting used to. But do do standard boards once you have learned the ergos.
Yeah...that’s pretty much the way I see it too.
I used the original Microsoft Ergo keyboard for over a decade until it died. Most comfortable keyboard I’ve ever used. Now that I use a standard keyboard, it’s like my hands are cramped together and my wrists are bent.
If you’re a 40+ wpm typer, there’s nothing like an Ergo keyboard. And if you’re a 50+ aged typer, there’s noting like an Ergo keyboard for your wrists and carpal tunnel.
The MS ergo keyboards are wonderful if one has wider shoulders than normal. It allows those of us with broad shoulders to touch type without having to roll our shoulders inwards to get our hands onto the home row. Typing all day with your shoulders scrunched in is very uncomfortable.
Keep your ergonomics, give me a steampunk keyboard!
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