For some reason or another, I'm a horrible typer when I'm on this computer. Anyone else that uses other computers then comes and uses this one says this keyboard sucks. If I use other computers, my typing gets mysteriously much better. Should I invest in a new keyboard or is it just me and I need to learn to type? Maybe some time I should post a message without correcting the mistakes, it can get pretty ugly sometimes.
Do different Keyboards help?
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GilesGuthrie
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It's definitely a matter of preference. All keyboards are different, and they also change the more they get used. I've seen secretaries fighting over keyboards before. Quite sad!
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Originally posted by epic
I can type good on my keyboard, but whenever i go to my friends house and use his Sony Vaio or whatever its called.. I have to look at the keys so I dont mess up.... and I took 4 years of typing classes in school lol
Too bad your keyboard doesn't fix your grammatical errors....
I have one of those Microsoft Keyboards that is broken up into 3 major areas. The left half of the keys, the right half, and the number pad. I think this keyboard helps out greatly, mostly because it is so much better for my posture, if you will. It's much better on the wrists than the steriotypical keyboard that is just one chunk, then the keypad.
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Yeah, the keyboard does help. The keyboard I am using now you need to use all your upper body strength to push down the keys. It makes things difficult.
Belda_Da_Hun
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i do agree, but i must be the fastest "1-finger" typer at this web site. (i only type with my 2 index fingers)
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So then how could you be the best one-finger typist?
Sage
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Meh, ditto.
Keyboards do make a difference... not only the shape of the keyboard, but also the stroke of the keys. For example, the Logitech keyboard that I bought has short-stroke keys, so it takes much less effort to type (similar to laptop keys). Also, I used to type on an ergonomical keyboard (split design), but I actually like this design better, since I have small fingers, and the split-design was splayed too far.
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MSDOS > MacOS.
Race Idiot
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Amiga Workbench/Amigados > Every available OS
I stole my Keyboard from Reuters, it's a really nice old style one. It doesn't even have the Windows, or right mousebutton keys. I prefer this type of keyboard because the keys are slightly harder to press and are sort of softer than new keyboards.
I hate new keyboards and laptop keyboards.
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I've got one that splits. At first, it was pretty annoying, because I had a regular keyboard in the past, and when you switch it's almost like learning how to type again. But once you get used to it, it feels a lot better. Eventually, you'll get use to typing with the new one. It's kinda screwy because when you type with a regular keyboard, it feels really funny and award, which is when you realize how much better the split ones feel.
Masterblaster
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think spell checkr
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I use a cheapo ergo keyboard. Took me about two weeks to switch from a regualr keyboard to this one. In that time, I actually improved my typing speed.
However in researching an ergo keyboard I came across this one:
www.kinesis-ergo.com
Slick...
AO
However in researching an ergo keyboard I came across this one:
www.kinesis-ergo.com
Slick...
AO
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Masterblaster
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usually use one at a tyme
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I still look down at the keys, whether ergonomic or not, because my spelling isn't always the best. But my typing has improved.
I also found that chatting on the 'net with people who use real words and not silly acronyms actually improves things if the conversation is lively.
I also found that chatting on the 'net with people who use real words and not silly acronyms actually improves things if the conversation is lively.
Masterblaster
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prefers her to be lively
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Do any of you notice that on some keyboards you have to push down the keys a little more?
Masterblaster
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tactile click, typist hate em
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I use one of those microsoft natural keyboards w/ the wave motion
it's definitely helped out my typing, but when i use my sister's keyboard it slows me down, cuz i often press the letter beside the one i actually wanna push eg: i push q instead of w on her keyboard
it's definitely helped out my typing, but when i use my sister's keyboard it slows me down, cuz i often press the letter beside the one i actually wanna push eg: i push q instead of w on her keyboard
Masterblaster
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like tryin to use the keyboard on a laptop
