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SafeType Vertical Keyboard

safetype vertical keyboardSo I was browsing the Alternative Keyboard Gallery earlier today and I came across this gem, by SafeType. It's a vertical keyboard that claims to be the ultimate in ergonomics - and they have a Cornell University study to back that up! "Cornell University conducted extensive testing of the Safetype Keyboard™, and found that it greatly reduces the risk of Repetitive Motion Injury (carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.)"

It's a standard QWERTY split keyboard layout, so you don't have to re-learn how to type and there are even mirrors that fly out so that you can see the keys if you're not a great touch typist. Although, frankly, if you're not a great touch-typist by now, you probably don't spend enough time at the keyboard that repetitive stress injuries are a concern for you. If you're having trouble picturing how this all works, check out the QuickTime video on their site (which is also good for a laugh).

The Vertical Keyboard does work with Macs, although you'll need a USB adapter for it. Since there are no Mac-specific drivers to worry about, it should work in any OS, though. As for the price? These retail for about $300 - but they seem to stock a fair amount of refurbs and just-off-lease units for about half the retail price.

If you have one of these or have ever used one, I'd love to hear about it!
 

So I was browsing the Alternative Keyboard Gallery earlier today and I came across this gem, by SafeType. It's a vertical keyboard that...
 

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BOlle

This is The One to Rule the All: http://www.maarshan.com/products.htm It's a vertical split keyboard in a, eh, 'book-style'. The website claims: "Touch typists come to their original typing level within 5 minutes."

November 16 2005 at 8:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cyberwhore

Is that blonde lady's tourettes playing up or is she having some sort of fit?

November 16 2005 at 6:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Codepope

I v k e e h r y a t b v i o e c a a r a l d :)

November 16 2005 at 4:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dav

I'd rather have carpal tunnel

November 15 2005 at 11:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wheels

I spend ten hours a day at my keyboard, and I type with two fingers on one hand.. but I have legit reasons why. If I saw this keyboard at a computer I had to work at, I think I'd wet myself out of fear. The only way I'd be able to use this if it were mounted to a Lazy Susan.

November 15 2005 at 11:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eric

I can't respect any keyboard that still staggers the keys. That's a throwback to the mechanical days and bad ergonomics. I'll stick with my Kinesis Contour. http://kinesis-ergo.com/contoured.htm

November 15 2005 at 10:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
John

Cornell sucks. Well that wasn't a very constructive comment, but it sure was fun and accurate.

November 15 2005 at 8:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
peter

it looks like a bloody accordion! in keyboard form.

November 15 2005 at 7:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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