Anyone remember the Professional II Datahand keyboard? Now that had your six shooter idea down ;)
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Benjamin Francom <bfran...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Taylor, Kaia <kaia.tay...@schwab.com> > wrote: >> >> This is not exactly about linux, I'm looking for opinions on vertical >> keyboard options. (My wrist is sore these days and I want to avoid carpal >> tunnel). I have looked at these 3 online: >> >> $88 goldtouch >> http://www.goldtouch.com/p-64-goldtouch-adjustable-keyboard-black.aspx > > I can vouch for the Goldtouch. I've had one at work for several years, and > just picked up one for home off e-bay. I use a keyboard/mouse tray that is > just above my lap. I've combined the Goldtouch with an Evoluent vertical > mouse, and haven't had the aching wrist since I switched. Works fine with > Ubuntu and SLED. > > Cons to the Goldtouch keyboard: > The keyboard layout is non-traditional, with no keypad, so I have a separate > USB keypad. When I first got the Goldtouch, I would hit the num-lock key a > lot since it is right next to L-Shift. The num-lock activates the numbers > within the keyboard (jkl) and you start typing all sorts of crazy. > > > Cons to Evoluent vertical mouse: > Doesn't seem big enough (I have pretty large paws), so its a little awkward > to right-click. > > I've gotten used to both of them, and they work well for me (YMMV). > > > -- > Benjamin Francom > Information Technology Executive > http://www.benjaminfran.com > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
