split keyboard
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| Author | Content |
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| mojavelinux Aug 22, 2004 7:29 PM EDT |
Here is my question. Is it that Microsoft has a patent on the split keyboard that no one else (save Logitech) makes one? I am sure there are plenty of you out there that don't understand why anyone would want a split keyboard, but we are all different. For me, I have tests showing I can type up to 25% faster and more accurate. Consider it the same as the difference in shoe preference. It would be nice to see Cherry also offer a split keyboard...or at least someone that makes a halfway decent device other than M$. |
| mariuz Aug 23, 2004 4:50 AM EDT |
it doesn't need to be splited keyboard , is enough for the keys to be in the right angle like in A4-tech Anti-rsi keyboards They are way cheaper than ms ones :) |
| dave Aug 23, 2004 5:10 AM EDT |
You might also consider looking into changing from Qwerty to Dvorak. I made the switch and find it much more comfortable! dave |
| Void_Main Aug 23, 2004 8:35 AM EDT |
Were you already proficient on the QWERTY when you made the switch? How long did it take you to train your fingers for the new key locations? I am an old dog and am curious if I could learn a new trick like switching to the Dvorak. Also, once you get used to the Dvorak I would think you would be fumbling trying to use a qwerty system again. You don't need a special keyboard for this do you? I assume you can just tell the system that you want to use the Dvorak layout? Of course you would have to change all the key caps to match... |
| dave Aug 23, 2004 11:34 AM EDT |
Were you already proficient on the QWERTY when you made the switch? I type 110 wpm in Qwerty. I'm still not that fast in Dvorak, but I'm hoping eventually I'll match (and surpass) my old speed. Several good Linux typing-tutors are available that ease that problem. How long did it take you to train your fingers for the new key locations? About 2 weeks. Also, once you get used to the Dvorak I would think you would be fumbling trying to use a qwerty system again. Not at all. Switching back and forth is like switching between Perl and PHP, no problem. You don't need a special keyboard for this do you? No, use xmodmap. I did that for a while, to try the layout out. When I decided I liked it and would stick with it, I purchased a "Dvorty" board from http://dvortyboards.com/ Their boards are great because they are hardwired, and they have a "Dvorak Lock". Press the Dvorak Lock and you're in Dvorak. Release the lock and you're back in Qwerty. So it's good when the wife wants to use my box. |
| Void_Main Aug 23, 2004 12:11 PM EDT |
I'm scary fast on QWERTY but I am afraid if I try to switch to DVORAK I will be ridiculed by friends and coworkers for being a hunt & pecker. I think I shall give it a shot though. It just might add to my geek status. :) |
| zjim Aug 26, 2004 7:52 AM EDT |
dave: I use the split keyboard because I can type longer on it. Probably more because of how I lay my hands. When I use a standard/straight keyboard my hands just aren't comfortable. Any way, that may be where mojavelinux is coming from. |
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