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I started using an ortholinear split keyboard last year, and that was a huge adjustment. I went from typing 100+wpm on a simple membrane keyboard, to less than
by ashwinsundar 1y ago
I started using an ortholinear split keyboard last year, and that was a huge adjustment. I went from typing 100+wpm on a simple membrane keyboard, to less than half of that. I had to basically relearn typing just to accomodate the ortholinear layout, not to mention that the split layout meant I could no longer "cheat" and use my right hand to type keys on the left side of the keyboard when I was feeling lazy.
I did learn the "right" way to type through all this, and my speedhas stabilized at around 100 wpm. This is more than enough for pretty much any activity I do on the computer.
More importantly, however, my wrists no longer hurt from typing continously for 30 minutes. The small sacrifice in speed is definitely worth it in my opinion.
- squigz 1y agoYeah I switched to an ErgoDox after 15+ years of normal keyboards, and it was quite an adjustment. It took me at least a year just to feel comfortable, and another year to get back up to speed. Now, I'm the complete opposite - I tried typing on a normal keyboard a few weeks ago and was just as confused as when I first switched :)
- ashwinsundar 1y agoHa it was the worst when I was still learning the ortholinear layout...I lost the muscle memory to type properly on a membrane keyboard, but still was slow/inaccurate on the ortholinear layout...
- Jcampuzano2 1y agoWent through the same process last year due primarily to trying to find a solution to my cubital tunnel syndrome. I dropped down to like legit 20wpm from ~120wpm. I'm back to around 100 or so but a lot more comfortable and with less pain. I recommend either the Kinesis Advantage 360 pro or the glove 80 to anybody who uses a keyboard a lot for a living. I tried both and frequently switch between them. Another thing I recommend to people with problems is to get literally the lightest keycaps you can, and while it may slow you down a bit try to bottom out less/type a bit lighter in general.
- w10-1 1y ago> Kinesis Advantage 360 > literally the lightest keycaps you can I second recommendations for the Kinesis advantage layout and low-force keys. Aside from direct ergonomic benefit, both the layout and low-force ends up training one to much better habits. I go ~50% faster and 2X longer on Kinesis Advantage with low force. Don't wait for inflamed nerves to reduce the ergonomic friction in your life. It makes work much easier.