Ergonomic keyboard
I got an ergonomic keyboard for Christmas. I asked for it, but I was a little leery of how well I would like it. After a couple weeks of typing on it, I love it. It makes me feel like typing more, which makes me feel like programming more, which makes me more productive. I might get one for work, too. This is the one I have: Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. The quiet key is ridiculous. You can barely hear it.
I’m not a huge fan of Microsoft, but that mainly comes from their software. I don’t know that I’ve ever had a problem with their hardware products. In fact, I have a Microsoft mouse, too (that’s the new version of it, but it’s essentially the same). And I love it as well.
I know it boils down to a personal choice, but if you’re in the market for a new keyboard, you should at least lay your hands on one of the ergonomic keyboards—I’m glad I did.
Kaia Monday, 08 Jan, 2007 Posted at 03:20PM
Yeah, ha! Me and my sis got that same keyboard one day. We love it. We are both on the computer a lot for one reason or another. The only feature I don’t really use? Those forward and back buttons that are in the center directly below the space button.
Ryan Monday, 08 Jan, 2007 Posted at 03:40PM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I’ve never really considered those buttons. Maybe if they were more in the flow of things, and not down so far, I’d think about using them (same deal with the zoom).
I’ve gotten used to have the parenthesis on the 9 and 0 keys, but having a separate key for the open and close parenthesis is a good idea, I think. I actually do use the volume on the keyboard (which I’ve never done before), and the calculator has come in handy a time or two. But overall, it’s the way it fits my hands, along with the soft touch of the keys that I love.
Ryan Tuesday, 09 Jan, 2007 Posted at 07:04PM
And now I have one at work :)