06-14-2010, 08:42 PM
Hi,
My problem with split keyboards is that, when gaming, my right hand is on the trackball and I need to perform all keyboard functions with my left. As much as possible, I try to map everything to the left hand keys, but for whatever reasons, often have to use those on the right (and even the numeric keypad). Not only does the split keyboard put these keys further away from my left hand, but the orientation of the keys seems to make using them more awkward (with my left hand).
What I would really like is a good keyboard with the numeric pad on the left. The average keyboard shelf makes for poor typing. With the mouse/trackball on the left, then the numeric keypad, then the duplicated control keys, the actual typing keyboard centers the 'enter' key on the mid-line of your body.
BTW, how'd we get onto keyboards, anyway?
--Pete
(06-14-2010, 08:13 PM)Jim Wrote: Now for the keyboard, I use the 'MS Natural Keyboard Pro' it has a split design which makes for easy use of the center keys, great for gaming.
My problem with split keyboards is that, when gaming, my right hand is on the trackball and I need to perform all keyboard functions with my left. As much as possible, I try to map everything to the left hand keys, but for whatever reasons, often have to use those on the right (and even the numeric keypad). Not only does the split keyboard put these keys further away from my left hand, but the orientation of the keys seems to make using them more awkward (with my left hand).
What I would really like is a good keyboard with the numeric pad on the left. The average keyboard shelf makes for poor typing. With the mouse/trackball on the left, then the numeric keypad, then the duplicated control keys, the actual typing keyboard centers the 'enter' key on the mid-line of your body.
BTW, how'd we get onto keyboards, anyway?
--Pete
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