I've been looking into (split) ergo keyboards for some time now (months) and the ones I keep returning to are:
- The Sol
- The Iris keyboard (keeb.io)
- Something like the Dactyl/Manuform
- Ergodox-EZ
I currently type on a 65% and I wouldn't want any less keys, even if I could use multiple layouts...
As for my findings so far:
- The Sol: Haven't been able to find that many reviews yet and the Iris seems to be the better option.
- Dactyl/Manuform: Too expensive and complicated to manufacture. I'm a noob when it comes to soldering (though I'm willing to try), don't have a 3d printer and paying someone else makes it still too expensive.
- The Iris: Currently my first pick and I'd love to give it a try (soldering and putting everything together).
- Ergodox-ez: It seems to be the 'easiest' option. You can buy everything in one go and it might be cheaper in the long run, but the thumb section has gotten me scared (even though I've got sausage fingers and might be able to deal with it).
I won't ask about the Ergodox, but with what I've listed above, what would you guys recommend? Are there any other keyboards that come close to what I've already listed and would perhaps be more ergonomical and fixing the Ergodox' shortcomings? I'd love to hear what you guys have to say on the matter
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