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Wave Keyboard versus Ergonomic Split Keyboard - Shelly

Posted: Apr 10, 2010

I was wondering if someone could tell me how using a wave keyboard compares to a split ergonomic keyboard. Is the wave as comfortable to use? TIA!

Wave keyboard - dln

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To be honest, I had been using a split keyboard for years. I had been frustrated recently due to the clunky keys on the Microsoft 4000 (particularly the spacebar). There was a discussion last week regarding keyboards on this board, and I followed the steps of another poster and purchased the Logitech Wave (cordless) from Office Depot. The first day was a bit difficult as my hands weren't used to being so close "together" on the keyboard and getting used to the home/delete keys, etc. But now, after nearly a week, I can't imagine typing on anything else! The keys are SUPER SOFT to touch, and the spacebar is a dream! I highly recommend it, and my production has increased, and my aches and pains have decreased! All in all, I am very happy with the Wave.

I love my Microsoft 4000 - shipwrecked

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I haven't used a straight keyboard in years. I'm on my second "gull-wing" and absolutely love it. Mine's pretty quiet, and I bought a keyboard skin to protect it from dog hair and crumbs, and I think that muffles it even more.

Would NOT recommend the split keyboard - LK

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I just gave my Microsoft 4000 up after using it for several years and developing SEVERE CMC joint arthitis at the base of my right thumb, the thumb that had to literally pound the spacer bar thousands of times a day. That spacer bar is unbelievably clunky and hard to depress, as are all the letters in general. I had to find out the hard way the damage that can be done to a joint through this kind of unnecessary pounding. I now have a Logitech wave and love it - the touch is light as a feather, and my line count and thumb have both improved with it. I honestly don't know how Microsoft can call that thing ergonomic. I would not recommend it at all. I love the wave keyboard.

Microsoft 4000 - dobe

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I just bought the MS 4000 yesterday.. It lasted 2 hrs. The space bar is just ridiculous. I'm still looking for something "ergonomic" and understand that it takes time to get used to the split keyboard but FORGET THE MS 4000!

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