Goldtouch Keyboard

Pros: comfortable, easy to set up
Cons: strange key locations

When people see my keyboard, their reactions range from "huh?" to "do you like that thing?" I love it. My wrists are in much less pain now, and I type in comfort.

The keyboard splits down the middle, and you can adjust two...

Pros: Great touch and design, speedy delivery
Cons: None

If you’ve ever experienced pain, numbness, muscle exhaustion or other problems from working on a computer keyboard, you’ll appreciate it when you find just the right equipment. Pain has a way of focusing your mind on what you need. I've now got a...

Pros: adjustable, ergonomic, comfortable, adjustable, etc. etc.
Cons: new position of number keys may take some getting used to.....

Well as of right now I'm at the computer minding my own business listening to my vast mp3 collection (over 6 hours of music)on my fantastic sounding CSW PCWorks Speakers (another great product). Then my dad walks in with a box tucked under his arm....

Pros: Adjustable and ergonomic
Cons: Cursor control layout requires finger retraining

The Goldtouch keyboard solves three problems:

- "Square" keyboards force the hands to twist at the wrist.
- Most keyboards are higher in back than in front, requiring you to bend your wrists up.
- Most keyboards are wide...

Pros: adjustability
Cons: Missing numbers; unconventional location of function keys; space bar, delete key do not repeat.

I was initially excited about this keyboard, which I had to get to replace my Microsoft Natural because of an upgrade to USB. The "tenting" feature is very comfortable. I have been unable to adjust to the missing right number pad, and do not find the "imbedded" pad a practical feature. I also cannot get used to the home, page up & down, and end keys being on the left. The most annoying feature is that there is no result from holding down either the delete key or space bar; rather I have to endlessly kit the key to enter or delete several spaces, which I find inconvenient and painful. I also find that I inadvertently hit the "insert" key when I intend to hit "delete" and then end up typing over text. All in all, if I could possibly get a Microsoft Natural type of keyboard that was USB compatible, I would, but now that my employer has purchased this one, I cannot return and reorder.

Pros: incredible speed, flexibility, and comfort
Cons: a bit noisy, not that I care with the best keyboard in the world!

This is by far the best keyboard I have ever used. I am much faster on it than any other keyboard. I have used one since 2000. The flexibility to adjust the keyboard in two dimensions is huge; I am a large man, so I "max out" the two settings, and it is perfect for me. There was a lot of thought given to having just the right amount of "give" to the keys, as well as a satisfying click to the keys.

I plug this keyboard into my laptop, and use it on my lap; in the most "unergonomic" settings, it still feels comfortable and easy; I can't imagine using a laptop with its built-in keyboard for any length of time!

Pros: ergonomic, inexpensive, attractive, easy to use, even comes in black! Not pink. USB or PS/2
Cons: Left space bar NOT re-programmable (to a backspace, commonly) like LEXMARK -- their legacy forebearer.

Using a split keyboard just LOOKS weird. It FEELS perfect. I don't know why these aren't standard in offices everywhere. When I had one at Digidesign, everyone was queued up to try it when I left the company. Ha ha I took it with me. My most heartfelt recommendation for the GoldTouch keyboard. I'm typing on one now. It's $119 if you shop carefully; has anyone found cheaper?

My only complaint: The two spacebars MUST be made programmable. LexMark let you reprogram (commonly the left space bar) to be a backspace. This feature is a godsend. What key is hit more commonly? It's int he WRONG PLACE. Come on guys, stop saying "SOON" and please make it happen!

Pros: Easy to adjust, sturdy, non-slip, no numeric keypad distancing the mouse and full-sized arrow keys.
Cons: None.

This keyboard is easy to adjust, greatly reduces pronation, and it has no numeric keypad on the right, so the mouse can be adjacent to the typing area. If you use a keypad, buy an add on and keep it handy for when you need it.

Other advantages: nice keystroke feel and depth, fairly quiet, though by no means silent. Rubber feet keep it from creeping forward, unlike the Windows "wave" style keyboard I used to have at my workstation. Also, unlike the Windows "ergonomic" keyboards, the arrow keys are full-sized and arranged in the intuitive inverted T; not the puny little arrow keys in a cramped cross arrangement Windows inflicts upon wave keyboard users.