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I've been using a TEK for a month but in the end I returned it. I'm quite susceptible to RSI but it seems that, unlike others, my weak fingers are actually my
by lvillani 11y ago
I've been using a TEK for a month but in the end I returned it.
I'm quite susceptible to RSI but it seems that, unlike others, my weak fingers are actually my thumbs instead of the pinkies, and this keyboard puts heavy emphasis to press modifier keys (enter, backspace - EDIT: ctrl, alt, etc were included in the list by accident) with the thumb. Within a couple of days I felt sore and could barely move my fingers. I then used the remapping software to move all modifiers to their usual places (as much as possible) and the situation did really improve.
However, I frequently switch between the desk and a laptop and always had to waste a couple of minutes to adjust to the different layout. The TEK _is_ slightly more comfortable but not enough to justify its high price for me, that's why I ended up returning it.
Additionally, the return process is long and tedious since they have a tendency to ignore the first few requests and they seem to respond only if put under pressure. I managed to ship back mine last week, after a monthlong attempt at gaining their attention.
I tried many keyboards during these years and in the end I think that switching to a mechanical keyboard (Unicomp EnduraPro) and from QWERTY to Colemak did 90% of the job for me. After that the law of diminishing returns kicks in.
- brador 11y agoProtip: get a keyboard with macro keys and set them up as modifiers or as modified keys. It helps.
- melling 11y agoCan you give an example? Are macro keys used for doing several keystrokes with one key?
- brador 11y agoSome razer keyboards and corsair keyboards have them. You program them using the software to whatever keystrokes you want. When pressed they do them. For example, I have one set to do $. Another to ctrl,alt,del.
- swah 11y agoIf there are specific keys for the macros, I'd agree. Otherwise you'll never even more modifier combos, like the Poker 2 macros...
- laymil 11y agoCould you explain what you mean by "this keyboard puts heavy emphasis to press modifier keys (enter, ctrl, alt, etc) with the thumb?" I'm sitting here with one in front of me and can't figure out how I would possibly hit anything in your list other than the 'enter' key with my thumb.
- lvillani 11y agoI'm sorry, memory failed me and I included more keys in the listing. Anyway, having to hit the enter and backspace keys with the thumb is what I found problematic, that's why I remapped them to alternative places with their online tool.