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I’ve been strongly considering a split keyboard recently, and have been looking at (and loving the ergonomics of) the Moonlander, but struggle to reason paying

I’ve been strongly considering a split keyboard recently, and have been looking at (and loving the ergonomics of) the Moonlander, but struggle to reason paying $365 when every keyboard I’ve bought in the past has been <$80. Do you by chance know of any cheaper alternatives with similar ergonomics?

throw47474777j 3y ago
Are you a professional keyboard user? If so, I'd prioritize picking the keyboard that suits you best over price.
- Agingcoder 3y ago
  I agree with this. After compressing one my nerves quite nastily ( right hand wouldn’t move ) I invested what was at the time a significant amount of money into a keyboard ( kinesis). Best money I’ve ever spent!
blt 3y ago
I bought ergodox EZ and haven't had a bad RSI flare-up since. It's worth the money if you can afford. The switches are individually replaceable. Should last decades.
thor_molecules 3y ago
I have an iris, I would highly recommend. Similar to a Moonlander (not as many keys though). https://keeb.io/collections/iris-split-ergonomic-keyboard/products/iris-essential-model https://keeb.io/collections/iris-split-ergonomic-keyboard/pr...
honkycat 3y ago
microsoft sculpt keyboard
- themadturk 3y ago
  The Sculpt keyboard is the best. Unfortunately, I understand Microsoft has discontinued it.
bbbobbb 3y ago
Kinesis freestyle is pretty cheap. I bought the mechanical one which is more expensive but don't use it. I'm too comfortable with microsoft ergonomic keyboard with light membrane keys https://www.microsoft.com/en/accessories/products/keyboards/microsoft-ergonomic-keyboard?activetab=pivot:overviewtab https://www.microsoft.com/en/accessories/products/keyboards/... of which I have three. The only issue with the microsoft one is that it has to fit you since it is split but one piece. With a fully two piece split keyboard you can adjust it to your needs.
wesapien 3y ago
Kinesis Freestyle could be it

throw47474777j 3y ago

Are you a professional keyboard user? If so, I'd prioritize picking the keyboard that suits you best over price.

Agingcoder 3y ago
I agree with this. After compressing one my nerves quite nastily ( right hand wouldn’t move ) I invested what was at the time a significant amount of money into a keyboard ( kinesis). Best money I’ve ever spent!

blt 3y ago

I bought ergodox EZ and haven't had a bad RSI flare-up since. It's worth the money if you can afford. The switches are individually replaceable. Should last decades.

thor_molecules 3y ago

I have an iris, I would highly recommend. Similar to a Moonlander (not as many keys though). https://keeb.io/collections/iris-split-ergonomic-keyboard/products/iris-essential-model https://keeb.io/collections/iris-split-ergonomic-keyboard/pr...

honkycat 3y ago

microsoft sculpt keyboard

themadturk 3y ago
The Sculpt keyboard is the best. Unfortunately, I understand Microsoft has discontinued it.

bbbobbb 3y ago

Kinesis freestyle is pretty cheap. I bought the mechanical one which is more expensive but don't use it. I'm too comfortable with microsoft ergonomic keyboard with light membrane keys https://www.microsoft.com/en/accessories/products/keyboards/microsoft-ergonomic-keyboard?activetab=pivot:overviewtab https://www.microsoft.com/en/accessories/products/keyboards/... of which I have three. The only issue with the microsoft one is that it has to fit you since it is split but one piece. With a fully two piece split keyboard you can adjust it to your needs.

wesapien 3y ago

Kinesis Freestyle could be it