- Dec 12, 2010
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I'm currently using a Logitech Wave. Been using it for years, but never really took typing all that seriously. Switched to Dvorak recently and since I'm now trying to touch-type properly I find I'm actually fighting the layout at times - the Dvorak L/QWERTY P is too close to my ring finger and awkward to hit in particular.
I've also noticed my right arm is at a really bad angle, but it's necessary in order to avoid having the mouse a mile away given the numberpad and such. I do like having a numberpad, but if I get something programmable an additional layer seems like it might be the better option (I also have AutoHotKey set to revert to QWERTY if I hold Ctrl, and I guess a programmable keyboard may help with this?). I also have dead keys and AltGr set up to enable access to á, à, ä, å, etc. I want to retain that given how much I type in German, French, and Swedish. I also make extensive use of ¼, ½, etc. But mostly I just really like the idea of being able to have my hands shoulder width apart.
Not sure the best way to go, though? The amount of info out there is...overwhelming, to say the least. I'd like something as quiet as possible, I think, if we're talking mechanical switches. No need for fancy LED lighting or anything like that. Most of my typing is in Obsidian, so ease of use for markup is key but I don't code or game.
I'm in Australia, which typically limits options for things like this, especially in terms of being able to try things and return them if they're not to my liking, so it's important I get it right.
I've also noticed my right arm is at a really bad angle, but it's necessary in order to avoid having the mouse a mile away given the numberpad and such. I do like having a numberpad, but if I get something programmable an additional layer seems like it might be the better option (I also have AutoHotKey set to revert to QWERTY if I hold Ctrl, and I guess a programmable keyboard may help with this?). I also have dead keys and AltGr set up to enable access to á, à, ä, å, etc. I want to retain that given how much I type in German, French, and Swedish. I also make extensive use of ¼, ½, etc. But mostly I just really like the idea of being able to have my hands shoulder width apart.
Not sure the best way to go, though? The amount of info out there is...overwhelming, to say the least. I'd like something as quiet as possible, I think, if we're talking mechanical switches. No need for fancy LED lighting or anything like that. Most of my typing is in Obsidian, so ease of use for markup is key but I don't code or game.
I'm in Australia, which typically limits options for things like this, especially in terms of being able to try things and return them if they're not to my liking, so it's important I get it right.
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