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I highly recommend the kinesis freestyle edge keyboard which costs around $200 but has roughly all the same features besides the thumb module. I also highly re
by gregwebs 6y ago
I highly recommend the kinesis freestyle edge keyboard which costs around $200 but has roughly all the same features besides the thumb module.
I also highly recommend a split keyboard in general: my shoulder issues are noticeably better when using them.
A split keyboard may not help with wrist pain. Personally I was able to get rid of any wrist pain by strengthening through climbing.
- wy35 6y agoI'm not sure if I agree with the Freestyle being an equivalent alternative. The Freestyle uses a traditional row-staggered layout while this keyboard uses a column-staggered layout. A column-staggered layout IMO is much more comfortable since your fingers are given their own dedicated column without having to awkwardly twist your wrist.
- gregwebs 6y agoI agree this might be significantly better for some. The tenting is probably also better than the Freestyle Edge (which has only a couple settings). If someone wants a first split keyboard though I think the Freestyle Edge is a much better starting point given the price difference and the fact that the non-letter/number keys don't have normal placements on the Moonlander. Personally I tried the ErgoDox EZ and had to return it because it damaged my productivity since it doesn't support just using a normal keyboard layout. With a closer look this keyboard seems fundamentally the same actually so I wouldn't recommend considering to try it unless you use a keyboard all day long and even then be prepared to return it if it doesn't work out. The Freestyle Edge on the other hand is a sure bet.