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From: daver@hplsla.HP.COM (Dave Ringoen)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: Ergonomic Keyboards
Message-ID: <11820002@hplsla.HP.COM>
Date: 22 Feb 91 18:29:59 GMT
References: <11820001@hplsla.HP.COM>
Organization: HP Lake Stevens, WA
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A number of you responded to my query.  Here's a brief summary.

The main keyboard recommendation was the DataDesk Switchboard, a keyboard 
with interchangeable layout (you can put the number pad on the left, for 
example) and Alps mechanical "clicky" keyswitches, which offer a mechanical 
breakover which gives tactile feedback, as well as fairly low actuation force. 
I ended up buying one, and like it. 

Other keyboards include a Northgate Mac keyboard, which is currently a closeout
item (they've discontinued it.) and Keytronics.  I don't have specific
information on either of these.

Other recommendations included taking care to properly adjust the workstation
ergonomics and to use a padded wrist rest.  I've got a wrist rest from Fox
Bay Industries in Kent, Washington, and it helps some, but it's nothing to
write home about.

Thanks,
Dave Ringoen