You might have seen my comments and complaints on Twitter a while back, when I was searching for a good ergonomic keyboard to use with my MacBook. I have fast fingers and tender wrists, and when I need to do lots of serious typing, I need a good keyboard. I love my MacBook, but the key action is more shallow than I like, and the straight, flat layout strains my wrists.
The first keyboard I ordered wasn’t fully Mac-compatible, so I had to return it. The search continued, and I was a little frustrated.
Well, a friendly Twitter user noticed my lament, and he just happens to work for KeyOvation, the company that produces the Goldtouch adjustable ergonomic keyboard! He set me up with a free keyboard (woohoo!), and I was so excited!
The keyboard is awesomely adjustable. It is split down the middle and joined with a ball joint at the top, so you can configure the degree of separation between the halves, and the angle of tilt. It’s very flexible!
It’s fun to maneuver it into different poses, but I like it best with a moderate amount of separation and a slight slope from the outsides to the center divide. That’s most comfortable for me, but you could do whatever you want with it.
As for key action, I’m a bit picky. I’m a lifelong pianist, and I’ve worked as a transcriptionist in the past. The Goldtouch has a really nice feel. The depth of the key depression is just right, the rebound is quick, and the pressure required to register a stroke is soft, but not too touchy.
The only thing I would add to the Goldtouch would be some kind of little trackball or joystick. It’s not really a necessary part of the standard keyboard function, but it would make it even better for use with a laptop. Not a big deal, though.
The verdict: I love the Goldtouch keyboard! If you’re particular about your typing and need an adjustable keyboard, I definitely recommend it. Cheers! 
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Holly 08.21.08 at 5:44 pm
I just now got my first laptop and I have to say I’m not loving the keyboard. I may have to check this one out after I get the cash. I spend way to much time writing to have keyboard issues.
Briana 08.22.08 at 1:54 pm
I’ve never seen anything quite like that! I don’t know if I would like it…would have to be something I tried first!
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Judi 08.23.08 at 12:07 am
This looks really cool. Great review on it.. is it mac only?
GeekMom 08.23.08 at 2:52 pm
@Holly: If you have bad wrists, this one might help. It is a bit expensive, so if you just want a regular keyboard that’s a bit curvier than the laptop one, you could try something less expensive.
@Briana: It’s definitely different from other keyboards, but surprisingly easy to use! It doesn’t feel as strange as it looks, if that makes sense.
@Judi: It is not Mac only. There are separate models for Mac and PC, so be sure you order the right one.
Mik 08.23.08 at 5:39 pm
I always thought I wouldn’t get along with those ergo keyboards, but work got me one and now I want to get one for home too.
TheSnackHound 08.23.08 at 10:32 pm
That’s great. I hesitate to get a laptop because every one I have found has these wimpy, oversensitive keys. This gives me hope!
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randey 08.27.08 at 7:25 am
Wow! we are very much glad to read this blog, to know some information of ergonomic keyboards. I’m also using same ergonomic keyboard for my work, very much comfortable to reduce more stress & wrist pain also.
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