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Ergonomic mechanical keyboard
afton:
From searching the old threads, it seems to be that the only
one in existence is the very rare IBM M15 split keyboard.
What I'm more interested is the MS Natural Ergo 4000 layout style
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=043 but with mechanical switches.
I haven't found any so far. Would it be good if we start lobbying
manufacturers to produce one (so they're convinced that there's
a market for it). Any other keyboard enthusiasts interested?
I'm thinking of Das and I have emailed them whether they have
any intention of building an ergo version of their Professional model, their reply was
"We do not disclose information on future design plans, but we invite you to check our website and blog for updates."
ch_123:
There's also the Northgate Omnikey Revolution, which is also quite rare AFAIK, but not as expensive as the M15.
--- Quote ---"We do not disclose information on future design plans, but we invite you to check our website and blog for updates."
--- End quote ---
Gotta love them bull**** marketing answers :)
afton:
--- Quote from: ch_123;105372 ---
Gotta love them bull**** marketing answers :)
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LOL yeah I know, but rather than viewing them as some profiterring
gluttons, I'm more of the view of working together to achieve a win-win
situations hehe. I'm pretty sure the Das people are scouring forums
like this for reviews and future design ideas.
If they perceive that enough people out there are interested (read:
money), no doubt they will be making it.
afton:
--- Quote from: webwit;105371 ---Have you looked at Kinesis?
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I have, they don't specify it on their website. Are they using
mechanical switches for their keyboards?
ch_123:
--- Quote from: afton;105381 ---I'm pretty sure the Das people are scouring forums
like this for reviews and future design ideas.
--- End quote ---
I'd like to think so, the general consensus around here is that the Das 3 is a turkey... low build quality and some serious issues with the controller that cause it to register unpressed keys at random.That said, if they do in fact read some of these forums, I wouldnt be surprised if the Das 4 turned out exactly like this -
Complete with crude red crosses.
Christ, I'm turning into Ripster... =P
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