On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Taylor, Kaia <
Kaia.Taylor@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
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