Electronics

[LilacTree]

Does anyone use one?  I did some research yesterday and am afraid to try one because I am so used to a flat, oblong keyboard.  It's not the money, as they are not that expensive, and I don't care if it's wired or wireless, both will work with my desktop PC. 

However, my hands and fingers are not working so well anymore (I have disfigurement from RA) and I am wondering if an ergonomic keyboard would be easier for me to use.

Thanks in advance.

[gonnab]

Have been using one for years.  Takes a little getting used to but once you do, you can't go back to the other.  The ergonomic board allows your hands and fingers to be in a much more natural position - not all squeezed together.   I say - go for it - get the ergonomic board - you'll be glad you did!

[dionline]

Greetings Tree!

I have used one in the past and it took a short while to get used to - mostly the space bar, for some reason. But realizing that you could let your hands angle in the way they're made to, it really made a difference.

Call me shallow but I just like the look of the keyboard that I got when I purchased my iMac - it looks great together. But, trust me, if Apple made an ergonomic keyboard that coordinated with it, I'd surely have it.

I say get one and try it out. Like you said, the price is no big deal - you'll never know until you try.

Good luck & enjoy!!!

[LilacTree]

Thanks gonnab and dionline!!  You have encouraged me to buy the one I have in my cart at Best Buy!  I've been a typist all of my life (since high school on a manual, believe it or not).  I have all the time in the world to experiment at this point. 

I'm hoping my hands and fingers will thank me!!

[cowboy sam]

Are you talking about the raised one  odd shaped one?

I was thinking about buying one ..but i'm not a good typer and need to bend my head to watch myself type with one hand...nothing wrong with hands..its just because i learned what is easiest for me.

[LilacTree]

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@cowboy sam wrote:

Are you talking about the raised one  odd shaped one?

I was thinking about buying one ..but i'm not a good typer and need to bend my head to watch myself type with one hand...nothing wrong with hands..its just because i learned what is easiest for me.

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Actually I wound up buying the Microsoft one I found on Amazon.  It is a little less raised and odd-shaped, it is more curved and raised in the back.  It's wireless, but I've had wireless before and the batteries last a long time.  I should be receiving it Thursday.

If I look at the keyboard I can't type, and I can't even tell you where the letters are, it is that automatic with me.  I am a veteran typist from, as I said, manuals to electric, to computer keyboards, right up to the present.  At one time I was clocked at 120 wpm on a computer keyboard.  I know that is nothing compared to what 10 year olds can do these days!!

This might be somewhat of a challenge to me at first, but I am going for it because I think it will be easier on my hands and fingers in the long run and I want to be able to type . . . well, forever.

[LilacTree]

Received my Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 today!  BTW, it is not wireless, but actually makes no difference to me.

Wow . . . this is going to take some getting used to!  However, I am determined!  I feel like I'm learning how to type all over again.  I actually have to look at the keyboard . . . and am I slow!  Not used to that.  However, I know this will be good for my fingers, hands and wrists in the long run.  My right hand is already disfigured and I have to wear a brace.  My left hand is still ok, but will go eventually.  RA doesn't discriminate!

Wish me luck!!  LOL 

[cowboy sam]

Thank you for  your reply about your new  keyboard.

Good luck relearning to  use it.

I think i'll check Amazon or e-bay for a new one or just keep using this flat wireless keyboard.

[LilacTree]

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@cowboy sam wrote:

Thank you for  your reply about your new  keyboard.

Good luck relearning to  use it.

I think i'll check Amazon or e-bay for a new one or just keep using this flat wireless keyboard.

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Believe it or not, only two days in and I'm doing much better!  I am realizing that NOT looking at the keyboard is the better way to go (just like it always was).  I am not "flying" yet, but I know I am getting there! 

[cowboy sam]

one question..

Do you like that is raised more instead of the flat keyboard?