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 wrote: > On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Taylor, Kaia > 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