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Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: HaiiYaa on Sat, 25 June 2011, 02:27:35

Or is it just expensive because its made by filco ;) ?

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: redpill on Sat, 25 June 2011, 03:05:12

Well I can't specifically address your point as I don't have one, but I have good things about them.  For me, I've been fine with the ubiquitous 3M gel types when it comes to keyboards with traditional layout.  But I have to say this is one area where I miss my MS Ergo 4k, the integrated wrist rest with the angled hand position is a very comfortable typing position.  Unfortunately your fingers suffer from mushy rubber domes in the process.  Perhaps someday someone will integrate the best of both worlds.

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: AndrewZorn on Sat, 25 June 2011, 09:12:44

It's pretty nice, I'm happy to have picked up mine for cheap. For $40, I'd say no.

...but nowadays I can't think of going without it.

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: Engine on Sun, 26 June 2011, 00:06:59

Ripster,
Do you think the 3-Star is good?

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: HaiiYaa on Sun, 26 June 2011, 00:13:02

Quote from: ripster;368246

I only have the Filco.   It's leather.  It's two tiered.  It doesn't move because of the rubberized bottom.

 
Did you try lick it?

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: Engine on Sun, 26 June 2011, 00:13:50

I thought the two-tiering was interesting.  I suppose for finding one's proper level of comfort.  Do you think that one is "toxic" somehow, as someone here suggested?

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: Engine on Sun, 26 June 2011, 00:29:15

Quote from: ripster;368246

I only have the Filco.   It's leather.  It's two tiered.  It doesn't move because of the rubberized bottom.

 
Does the "two-tiering" seem benificial to you?

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: reaper on Sun, 26 June 2011, 01:06:36

Quote from: HaiiYaa;367583

Or is it just expensive because its made by filco ;) ?

The 3-star brand (http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,palm_rests&pid=hm_prmb) over at Elitekeyboards costs the same so I wouldn't say it's expensive because it's made by Filco unless you're comparing it to something like this (http://www.staples.com/Fellowes-Microban-Wrist-Rest-Graphite/product_597693). =P

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: Engine on Sun, 26 June 2011, 02:42:16

One has to expect to pay a premium for leather and so it's just a matter of comparison shopping in that catagory.

Title: Is the filco leather wristrest worth it?
Post by: sordna on Sun, 26 June 2011, 03:05:54

Quote from: redpill;367586

... the integrated wrist rest with the angled hand position is a very comfortable typing position.  Unfortunately your fingers suffer from mushy rubber domes in the process.  Perhaps someday someone will integrate the best of both worlds.

They already have:

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