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A couple thoughts. I've had an ErgoDox for almost 9 years. I wrote my thoughts after a year here [0]. I use the Norman layout which I'm generally pleased wit

A couple thoughts. I've had an ErgoDox for almost 9 years. I wrote my thoughts after a year here [0]. I use the Norman layout which I'm generally pleased with but don't know if the finger travel buys you that much. More important to me had been leveraging both thumbs to hit commonly used keys and modifiers. In the last week, I was made aware of the miryoku layout and made a Norman version. (Prior to COVID-19, I traveled quite a bit and thought about getting a gergoplex for travel which would require a smaller layout like miryoku). It was like learning to use the ErgoDox all over (so I pulled out my extra ErgoDox with my normal layout). Time will tell if I commit to learning it. I like the ErgoDox but admit that it is an acquired taste and you should get a keyboard that works for you. That said, were I buying a keyboard today, I would get the Kinesis 360. 0 - https://hairysun.com/revisiting-the-ergodox.html https://hairysun.com/revisiting-the-ergodox.html

comfypotato 4y ago
Thanks for sharing. Ultimately my decision to go with the EZ was based on the reputation of customer support and solidity of build. The reports of malfunctioning parts combined with poor responses from the company (exists but) are few and far between. It has been my personal experience as well that the support email is very responsive. I’ve only ever asked about firmware related things, as my EZs have withstood the rest of time (4 years) physically. They cover the bases on being easy to manipulate as far as firmware configuration and switch selection (the basics).
RBerenguel 4y ago
I had the Gergo, the slightly leaner version of the Gergoplex (until the USB started malfunctionaing, now I use my Atreus while the new Model 100 arrives) and except for, well, it not working that well now (and I hate soldering, so unlikely to fix it any time soon myself) it was an awesome keyboard. I have recommended it to many people.
- eggy 4y ago
  I have the Georgi by g heavy industries for steno! I love the builds, and I packed it when I went to Saudi for 2 months. I need to print a flexible base to tie both halves together, but have flex to let them sit on anything. I love the low-profile keys.
eggy 4y ago
I own the Kinesis Advantage 2, but the Kinesis 360 seems to be the final culmination of what all the other keyboards are trying to do. I almost considered buying one, when I realized my Advantage 2 is good enough for me in terms of how it is set, and the fact I can put it in my lap and still type without a table kept me from upgrading.

comfypotato 4y ago

Thanks for sharing. Ultimately my decision to go with the EZ was based on the reputation of customer support and solidity of build. The reports of malfunctioning parts combined with poor responses from the company (exists but) are few and far between. It has been my personal experience as well that the support email is very responsive. I’ve only ever asked about firmware related things, as my EZs have withstood the rest of time (4 years) physically. They cover the bases on being easy to manipulate as far as firmware configuration and switch selection (the basics).

RBerenguel 4y ago

I had the Gergo, the slightly leaner version of the Gergoplex (until the USB started malfunctionaing, now I use my Atreus while the new Model 100 arrives) and except for, well, it not working that well now (and I hate soldering, so unlikely to fix it any time soon myself) it was an awesome keyboard. I have recommended it to many people.

eggy 4y ago
I have the Georgi by g heavy industries for steno! I love the builds, and I packed it when I went to Saudi for 2 months. I need to print a flexible base to tie both halves together, but have flex to let them sit on anything. I love the low-profile keys.

eggy 4y ago

I own the Kinesis Advantage 2, but the Kinesis 360 seems to be the final culmination of what all the other keyboards are trying to do. I almost considered buying one, when I realized my Advantage 2 is good enough for me in terms of how it is set, and the fact I can put it in my lap and still type without a table kept me from upgrading.