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(More customer reviews)This keyboard is the best for eliminating pain.
I have been using Comfort Keyboards since about 1993. At that time (after 15 years of typing) I was disabled by typing related RSI to the point where it was a painful to hold a piece of paper between my fingers and thumb. I could only type for a few seconds before it was painful and holding a mouse was impossible. I went through the whole treatment cycle, PT, anti-inflammatories, injections, and surgery. Nothing helped, I was classified as permanently partly disabled by the state of California. My surgeon did not expect me to ever recover the ability to type beyond "two fingers." I tried using various "bent but flat or mostly flat" keyboards but they didn't do it for me. I started using a Comfort Keyboard, articulated arm supports and low mass trackballs at that point and gradually recovered my typing skills. It is still painful for me to type on a normal keyboard after a short period of time, but I can type all day on any of my Comfort Keyboards without any pain. I have been typing pretty much everyday for another 15 years now and expect to continue for at least another 15. I don't type slowly either. I even participate in computer programming contests where typing speed is important.
I have used many different Comfort Keyboards on many PCs, Macs, Suns, and SGIs over the years and have been completely happy with every one. Between work and home I currently have four Comfort Keyboards in active use (one Ergo-magic, and three classic Comfort Keyboards with the metal rail bases). I will buy more if I need to use a computer in more locations. It is a superlative product, superior to anything else I have seen (Although I like the white ones better than the black ones).
Although it looks intimidating, it was very easy for me to transfer my previously learned typing skills to this split and articulated setup. The key arrangement is the same as a "normal" keyboard, just way more comfortable. It does sit higher than an ordinary keyboard, so I highly recommend using some sort of armrest to keep your arms, wrists and hands in a relaxed, neutral position.
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The Comfort Keyboard has three sections that can be rotated and tilted in any direction - to an infinite number of positions - so it can be set in the precise position that is most comfortable for each hand of each user The sections can also be separated to conform to people's differing shoulder widths The Comfort Keyboard is also programmable and has the ability to create macros Dimensions, Three equal sections (collapsed): 18 1/4" length x 6 1/4" wide x 2 1/2" high USB compatible with all Macs, PC's, and Sun Microsystems Available color: black Key layout: 105 keys, with standard 101 QWERTY layout and special function keys to emulate the Macintosh and other configurations, and activated Special Keyboard Functions Weight: Three keyboard sections with base plate; 7lb. Key Switches: Conductive elastomer rubber designed for 60 million cycles Key Caps: Molded ABS plastic, double shot injection Supply Voltage: 5V DC Nominal Current: less than 150ma MicroProcessors: Three, type Z8 (8bit) Memory Storage and Type: 32 kb ROM, 8 kb Flash Three sections to the keyboard: H 2.5" (65mm) x L 18.25" (464 mm) x D 6.25" (159mm) Keyboard Enclosure Details: Cycolac ABS plastic; grade KJW.
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