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fleischverpackung:
Hi there you typing enthusiasts!

I am interested in your hands-on experience while switching to DVORAK, COLEMAK or what else is out there.
This should not start a discussion about which is best or what switching to is worth it.
I hope this thread could be informative for others considering learhing another layout.

I am intrested in:

# language
# what you are using your pc for (programming/writing/office/graphics)
# average and max wpm QWERTY speed before switching
# how long you've been touch typing QWERTY
# the time you put in relearning
# your new wpm speed over time
# your QWERTY speed after switching

domsch1988:
Just too answer your questions shortly:

- German
- Mostly office and some writing/browsing
- 65 avg 82 max
- 4 years
- 9 hours a day (not sure if i got that question right...) since 3 days
- 32 currently and increasing
- untested (i just started and don't want to make it harder by going back and forth)

stevep:
#language
English

# what you are using your pc for (programming/writing/office/graphics)
Mainly programming

# average and max wpm QWERTY speed before switching
I only did a couple of tests before switching, was around 50-55 wpm, but not using the "proper" technique

# how long you've been touch typing QWERTY
never learned

# the time you put in relearning
practised daily, took about 2 or 3 months to be comfortable, learned to properly touch-type simultaneously.

# your new wpm speed over time
70wpm

# your QWERTY speed after switching
I have switched. I don't need no steenking QWERTY.

iaeen:
#language
English

#What you are using your PC for
Mostly programming and general office work. Also surfing the internet.

#average and max wpm QWERTY speed before switching
maybe 25-30 hunting and pecking

#how long have you been touch typing QWERTY
Never. I tried to learn touch typing several times. I never succeeded until I made the switch to Dvorak.

#the time you put into relearning
It took me maybe a month before I got really comfortable. About two weeks after I switched (at about the time I was committed and couldn't easily go back), I had to write up my senior design report for engineering school. That was painful, but a couple overnighters spent typing with a hard deadline was a great motivation to pick it up faster.

#your new wpm speed over time
I'm averaging about 45wpm right now. I should mention that I don't consider myself to be a very good typist; I'm just happy that I can type.

#your QWERTY speed after switching
I avoid QWERTY at all costs. I would probably struggle with 10 wpm now.

steve.v:


--- Quote from: fleischverpackung on Fri, 19 February 2016, 05:10:33 ---Hi there you typing enthusiasts!

I am interested in your hands-on experience while switching to DVORAK, COLEMAK or what else is out there.
This should not start a discussion about which is best or what switching to is worth it.
I hope this thread could be informative for others considering learhing another layout.

I am intrested in:

# language
# what you are using your pc for (programming/writing/office/graphics)
# average and max wpm QWERTY speed before switching
# how long you've been touch typing QWERTY
# the time you put in relearning
# your new wpm speed over time
# your QWERTY speed after switching

--- End quote ---

English
Programming/Writing
130 wpm highest
15 yrs
3 months to learn Colemak @60 wpm
80 wpm avg now (1.5 year)
10 wpm / 40 wpm (mobile thumbs)

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