Ergonomic keyboard, which type is best?

Question

There are at least a couple different types of ergonomic keyboards - 2 with seperated groups of keys in the middle of the keyboard - 1 bows upperward (outward away from the body) and 1 that bows downward (inward towards the body). Which is best???

Answer 1

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Difficult one. Try them all and be prepared to waste money on a mistake.

Personally I prefer the expensive Microsoft branded ones which take a while to get used to but once you are, a standard keyboard is a real pain to use.

Answer 2

actually, what ever you are most comfortable with. If you can, go to an office store like staples. They have them on display, and you can "test fit" them and see which is the most comfortable for you. I personally don't like them....just call me old school!

Answer 3

Go to best buy and test it yourself. It is hard to tell, which is better than the other. Picking an ergonomic keyboard indeed is a personal choice

Answer 4

Going to a retail store to test out keyboards is a fine idea; however, the layout on a natural keyboard is slightly different than a straight keyboard. It can take some getting used to. A natural keyboard (I have used Microsoft Natural Keyboard for years now) positions you hands correctly so your wrists are kept straight. The one I use has the 2 separate groups of keys. On the straight keyboards, it is easy to use an incorrect wrist position and then you can easily end up with carpal tunnel instead. Remember, ergonomics includes more than just the right keyboard - consider the height of your desk, position of your chair, and the height/position of your monitor. Good luck.