General Discussions

**007** · 07-31-2006, 12:09 AM

Well, there are a lot of polls like this here lately, so I thought this would be an interesting one.

Do you prefer standard or ergonomic keyboards?

I personally use ergonomic due to the fact that I can type about 5 times as fast with better accuracy on it.

I actually refused to use an ergonomic keyboard for the longest time until one day I ended up getting a few free ones to try out. I decided to give the ergonomic a chance for a week and after the week was over I couldn't go back.

It is so much more comfortable and I highly recommend everyone at least give it a try for a few days. :-)

So, which do you prefer?

**Hoang** · 07-31-2006, 12:11 AM

What the heck is an ergonomic keyboard?

**Tran** · 07-31-2006, 12:12 AM

Haha.. I have the standard US Standard Post :x

**007** · 07-31-2006, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoang

What the heck is an ergonomic keyboard?

The most common ergonimic keyboards look like this:

**Hoang** · 07-31-2006, 12:16 AM

Oh I see, I have a standard keyboard then. That keyboard looks uncomfortable to type on o.0

**Mike** · 07-31-2006, 01:51 AM

I looked at the ERGO keyboard a few months ago and laughed at it. Then, being a guy that cannot leave anything I look at alone, I bought it.

It was immediately more comfortable to type on, but I was missing letters for 2-3 days until I got used to holding my hands in the natural position that these keyboards cater to.

I am totally sold on the ERGO keyboard now. Once you get used to it, it is so much more natural.

I don't use one like 007 posted though. The keys on mine are not seperated to the extent of that picture. It is a Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000, and it is great.

**BamaStangGuy** · 07-31-2006, 01:56 AM

Standard. Just never tried the other kind.,

**peterk** · 07-31-2006, 01:31 PM

Standard Qwerty Keyboard.
Never even heared of ergonimic keyboards until I read this like a minute ago.

**Plugin-Developer** · 07-31-2006, 01:58 PM

I use an ergo keyboard right now, and I'm looking to upgrade to something a little newer. I'm looking at the Microsoft Ergo 4000 (I think that's what it's called.) It's got great reviews on Amazon and is only $50. Considering the amount of time I spend on the computer, I think it would be a wise investment.

-Nick

**007** · 07-31-2006, 03:01 PM

I am also looking at upgrading to a better one. I'm using the basic Microsoft one (like the picture), but want to try some of the newer concepts such as the one Mike mentioned.

**Karl89.co.uk** · 07-31-2006, 03:07 PM

I can type equally as fast on both keyboards. However I do prefer standard keyboards. At the moment I have a Logitech cordless keyboard love typing on it. One of the best keyboards I have had.

Got that and the cordless mouse for about £3 on eBay brand new.

**smnoel** · 07-31-2006, 03:20 PM

I have a wireless standard keyboard. I keep considering switching, but haven't yet.