After a serious bit of time with the TECK I can say with great certainty that it is a pretty neat solution.
Features:
- Non-staggered layout
- Uniform Profile (all top row OEM keys)
- Small footprint
- Programmable Layout
- Dip switch customization
- Included but optional wrist rest
- Shaped like my fiance's butt
Most ergo nuts know about are the non-stagged layouts. There are comfort pros and cons to this decision. A lack of staggering tends to make things more spaced out, easier to press, and nurtures proper posture. All good? No. Frequently folks are required to go back to standard keyboards. I fight with this every day. Ultimately the owner of such a keyboard will want to fully convert. If you don't intend to go all in be prepared to either eventually go all non-staggered or maybe resell this keyboard.
Ergonomics are more than just switch staggering. With the TECK I have been able to use an inverse slope with relative ease because of the uniform keycap profile and keyboard design. The optional wrist rest offers a solid place to rest your hands, and gives the TECK a bit of that feminine form that I've been so inclined to mention.
Tinkerers out there will not be able to swap cases with readily available options, but I would not discourage interest in this kbd. Without even opening up the guts and poking around it is possible to re-flash the TECK with a custom layout with tools provided on the Truely Ergonimic Keyboard website. Great value for the massdrop price of $190 w/shipping but I would say above $200 is a bit much even for this sweet piece of... hueheuhuehue
