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Offline JLai

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« on: Mon, 29 November 2010, 18:52:24 »
What are my choices for a palm rest that is designed to fit Tenkeyless keyboards like the Filco?  (Preferably something available state side so I don't get killed on shipping or screw up an order due to Google Translate.)

The ones I know of are the Filco, 3-Star, and Ducky (all of which look relatively the same)...Am I missing any?

Offline WhiteRice

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« Reply #1 on: Mon, 29 November 2010, 22:12:44 »
You can get any foam ones and cut them down.

Offline spolia optima

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 29 November 2010, 22:47:02 »
imho palm rests are kind of useless. maybe they're good for gamers, i dunno.
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Offline WhiteRice

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 29 November 2010, 23:15:35 »
That's exactly what they're good for. For typing you're suppose to keep your wrists up, but in gaming your hand it often in one position for extended periods of time.

Offline Lanx

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 29 November 2010, 23:34:52 »
the whole setup of the microsoft ergo 4k is why i keep modding it. Not only is it cuz of the split angled slope, but that works in conjunction with the really large wrist rest.
(and at least for me, it's my palms that are resting on the "wrist" rest)

Offline spolia optima

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 29 November 2010, 23:37:21 »
In that case I would prefer foam. Cheap, disposable, etc etc
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woody

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 05:00:19 »
Quote from: spolia optima;254184
imho palm rests are kind of useless. maybe they're good for gamers, i dunno.

No. I suffered a severe wrist ache few years ago, which was present at all times, not when typing only. Then I started using wrist pads and it seems to be gone.

Offline ~Blood~

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 05:35:19 »
I'd still rather get the 3-star, or the ducky. filco one is basically the same as ducky but more expensive.

if you can afford it, 3-star is best. dont know why that should be a disposable item, ive never changed my wrist rest on keyboards because it started malfunctioning.

Offline JLai

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 08:34:46 »
Maybe its just me, but I prefer the touch of cloth over leather for the wrist rest.  I'd also prefer not to have to hack one up.  Wasn't sure if anyone made a compact cloth/foam/gel-filled/etc one.

Offline ironman31

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 08:35:00 »
Quote from: WhiteRice;254198
That's exactly what they're good for. For typing you're suppose to keep your wrists up, but in gaming your hand it often in one position for extended periods of time.


I guess i've always typed wrong. I constantly have my wrists resting while typing. My arms start hurting after a while if I keep them hovered, and it keeps me from bottoming out too much.
Keyboards:
IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard (Used), HHKB Pro 2 (White, Lettered), Realforce 87U all-45g in White, Filco Majestouch 2 TKL with Cherry MX Browns, Model F PC/ATNoppoo Choc Mini (MX Browns), Model F XT, IBM Model M 1397735 (bought NIB), (2) Siig Minitouch (GHSS) one with XM, one with complicated ALPs (modded),2 Dell AT101W, Cherry G80-11900HRMUS (modded with MX browns)



Pointing Devices:
Logitech G500, Evoluent VerticalMouse 3, Logitech G5, CST 2545W, Microsoft IntelliMouse Trackball, Logitech M570, Logitech MX revolution


Offline Lane Dean

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 13:16:33 »
Wrist rests rule!

Offline WhiteRice

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 14:04:45 »
Quote from: ironman31;254280
I guess i've always typed wrong. I constantly have my wrists resting while typing. My arms start hurting after a while if I keep them hovered, and it keeps me from bottoming out too much.
I mean whatever works for you is the right way for you :)

I think ripster just drilled it into my head about hovering.

Offline ironman31

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 30 November 2010, 17:34:12 »
lol, I'll stick to what I'm doing until something starts hurting more than it should ;)
Keyboards:
IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard (Used), HHKB Pro 2 (White, Lettered), Realforce 87U all-45g in White, Filco Majestouch 2 TKL with Cherry MX Browns, Model F PC/ATNoppoo Choc Mini (MX Browns), Model F XT, IBM Model M 1397735 (bought NIB), (2) Siig Minitouch (GHSS) one with XM, one with complicated ALPs (modded),2 Dell AT101W, Cherry G80-11900HRMUS (modded with MX browns)



Pointing Devices:
Logitech G500, Evoluent VerticalMouse 3, Logitech G5, CST 2545W, Microsoft IntelliMouse Trackball, Logitech M570, Logitech MX revolution