[ucc] keyboard recommendations

[Shay Telfer]

On 22/08/2006, at 12:26 PM, Jean-Paul Blaquiere wrote:

> I am looking at a new keyboard for work and am hoping that amongst the
> collective there is enough wisdom to point me in the direction of a  
> good
> keyboard.
> My wrists are complaining about the stiff keys on my current keyboard
> and this makes me unhappy.  I have always had good experiences with  
> the
> Apple extended and powerbooks keyboards - the powerbook being my
> favourite with its short key travel and soft touch.
>
> yet, I'm wondering, what alternatives are there?  Requirements involve
> the softest touch, and short key travel.  Clickey keyboards are  
> out, as
> much as they do remind me of the early '80s :)
>
> I'm tempted by some of the Logitechs yet have not had an  
> opportunity to
> get my hands, er, fingers on one to test them out.

Suggestions:
* Get a MacBook :)
* Switch to Dvorak (Although there's some debate about whether the  
ergonomic factors research is flawed, I find it easier) http:// 
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvorak_Simplified_Keyboard
* Get a funky Kinesis keyboard http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/

Have fun,
Shay