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I am on the fence about this one, care to push me over? (I already have the Ez)
I just learned about this last night, and was really considering it. One thing that I wasn't sure about is the size-- I already love the ergodox I've been using for the last 6 years, and reddit says the moonlander is much smaller feeling.
I just picked up a moonlander that i'm really living. https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
I wouldn't recommend an ortho keyboard, I've found it takes a lot of time to relearn how to type with not much benefit.
I used the microsoft natural keyboard for years and now the kinesis freestyle. I don’t know why split keyboards aren’t more popular. Proper ergonomics are important or your career could be interrupted due to RSI.
Used the sculpt for a while which I adore but I had to go back to MS's wired keyboard because the dang thing just doesn't want to stay connected to my Mac.
I just picked up a moonlander that i'm really living. https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
I wouldn't recommend an ortho keyboard, I've found it takes a lot of time to relearn how to type with not much benefit.
I was at full typing speed within a few days. Main problem was getting used to the custom locations of modifiers (e.g. thumb clusters).
I just picked up a moonlander that i'm really living. https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
I wouldn't recommend an ortho keyboard, I've found it takes a lot of time to relearn how to type with not much benefit.
I just picked up a moonlander that i'm really living. https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
I wouldn't recommend an ortho keyboard, I've found it takes a lot of time to relearn how to type with not much benefit.
I'm already planning on order a second one for the office, assuming we ever return to it.
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I've loved learning how to use ortho keyboards. They open your brain to new text editing possibilities. Just like how learning Spanish teaches you about English and learning new programming languages teaches you about what's possible with code. They improved my typing accuracy and got rid of my right pinky pain too. I agree that they're not for everyone.
Hmm, really? What did they open your brain to? I didn't see any benefit, it's just harder.
Ortholinears, of course, are all exactly the same, which lets me type with more confidence. I don't type any faster, but I do suffer fewer typos for words that require multiple row switches.
Have never been a perfect, trained touch-typist - so there has been a learning curve, but it is worth it.
My wrists feel so much better, and I am almost back to full speed. (Previously, I would just use laptop KB's).
The only complaints... Not from me, but when I am on web meetings, I have to be on mute, because everyone finds the KB noise too loud when I am typing... Lastly, very expensive, but much like my Ergotron monitor arms, this will likely outlast generations of equipment it is currently used with.
The trackball thumb module is a great idea - being able to mouse without moving my right hand off the keyboard would be ideal (you can buy an actual mouse to use for FPS games if you want that). For anyone who is seeing this and thinking they need to upgrade though, know that you really don't have to spend $300 to get a good-quality ergonomic keyboard. The Goldtouch GTN-0099 can be found in like-new condition for $60…
It really helps with wrist issues. I also prefer a split keyboard.