The first time in 2 years my hands didn't ache after work...
Written: Oct 24 '00
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Pros: truly alleviates muscle strain
Cons: adjustment period; expensive
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| sleah's Full Review: Kinesis Ergonomics Contour Keyboard |
...was a week after I started using this keyboard 6 months ago. I don't have any diagnosed syndromes like RSI, but since I work at a computer all day and tend to be a fast typer, my hands and fingers usually ache by mid-day.
When I finally decided this was a problem that needed to be resolved, I did a lot of research online of all the possible configurations and brands of ergonomic keyboards. It ultimately came down to deciding between this type, which is concave, and a separated, moveable split-in-half type keyboard. After reading glowing reviews by users of both kinds, I finally decided to just take the plunge and chose concave.
Since Kinesis is one of the only companies that makes a concave keyboard, I purchased from them despite my hesitancy in spending so much money with a company with which I had no prior experience. My hesitation was also offset, however, by the almost overwhelmingly positive reviews of the company I read by previous purchasers.
Over the past 6 months that I've owned the keyboard, I've had no service problems, and it operates exactly as I was told by the sales literature.
PROS I still haven't tried the other kind of keyboard, so I can't give a good comparison review. But I do know that since using this keyboard my hands and fingers have stopped aching and my typing speed has only minimally slowed as I got used to the new arrangement of keys. It is definitely heads-and-shoulders above the cheap, $25-range "ergonomic" keyboards like that sold by Microsoft (which is the keyboard I'd been using before).
CONS The only downsides to this keyboard are that it's pricey, and it is a little more difficult than I anticipated to get used to some of the key arrangements - especially the relocation of some of the keys traditionally used by the pinky to the thumb (I have deleted a letter when I meant to add a space more times than I can remember).
Overall, I can't recommend the Kinesis Ergonomic Contour Keyboard enough if you suffer from typing problems. It definitely requires some patience and an upfront outlay of cash, but it's worth if if you value your physical comfort.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 300
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