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#6240 - 03/13/03 10:06 PM
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Anne3
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Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 14
Loc: Ohio
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I used to use a Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard, but it seemed like I had to pound on the keys a lot harder and someone suggested a Logitech was better, so I got rid of the Microsoft, but I never had problems with my wrists hurting and my production was good, around 1,800 in 8 hours with the Microsoft. I bought a Logitech in December. Now three months later my wrists are hurting and my production is suffering big time. Should I go back to the Microsoft or is there a better one out there. Any suggestions? Thanks, Anne
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#6241 - 03/16/03 04:38 PM
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Pat R.
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Registered: 01/15/03
Posts: 170
Loc: Texas
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I have used an ergonomic keyboard for many years. The hospital I worked for pushed everything ergonomic. I have used the Microsoft one for years and recently bought a new one. However, they changed it a little (some of the keys smaller and in different positions). I didn't care for it and started using my older one again. I know there are many kinds for sale. If you will look on the Internet you will see them for all prices, etc. I wear wrist splints when I type--you might try them to help relieve the pain. They are a big help to me. Pat
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#6242 - 03/16/03 05:01 PM
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fairybell
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Registered: 03/12/03
Posts: 4
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I personally use the Microsoft Elite keyboard and love it. The Elite is smaller, but once you get used to it you can literally fly and my hands at not fatigued at day's end. (I was able to find one at Wal-Mart for about $38.00) Hope this helps..... 
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#6243 - 03/26/03 01:23 PM
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ksjayhawk
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Registered: 08/21/02
Posts: 567
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I have been using the Microsoft Natural Elite keyboard for over a year. I absolutely love it. I would not go back to my old keyboard. I do not remember the price I paid but it was well worth it.  Pat R., where did you purchase the wrist splints that you use? ksjayhawk
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#6244 - 03/26/03 04:38 PM
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fancy_50
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Registered: 03/11/00
Posts: 137
Loc: FL
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I love my old Microsoft Natural keyboard. The letters are worn off most of the keys, but when I tried the new Microsoft Elite it was not as comfortable due to the smaller size and changed positions of some of the keys. I recently purchased a foam wrist rest for the Natural keyboard, and that has been a BIG help! I was using SoftFlex computer gloves, which work like a wrist splint but are much more comfortable. Two foam rubber strips running parallel on the inside of the wrist provide support without restricting movement. These are sold by Pat Systems and can be found at www.ComputerWristwear.com
They cost $29.95 for a pair, but they are well worth the price! Cyndi
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#6245 - 03/27/03 11:57 AM
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Pat R.
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Registered: 01/15/03
Posts: 170
Loc: Texas
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Re: Wrist splints. I bought them at medical and surgical equipment company in Burleson (near Fort Worth, Texas). They cover about 6 inches. Hole for thumb and fits the top portion of the hand and to 6 inches above covering the wrist. They come in different sizes, large, medium, and small. They have 2 Velco pieces so that you can make them as tight as you wish. They can be washed. At the time that I bought them, I believe they were nearly $20 for the set but well worth it. Hope this helps. Pat [ 03-27-2003: Message edited by: Pat R. ]
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#6246 - 03/27/03 05:57 PM
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straws
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Registered: 12/15/00
Posts: 2809
Loc: in limbo
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I had the same problem with having to pound on my Microsoft Natural to get it to work. The touch was a little too hard and too sluggish for my taste (I played piano for years, and I had the same problem with certain pianos/keyboards). I went through several keyboards and finally found the PC Concepts "The Wave" keyboard. I have a couple of spares because they are really hard to find now, but I cannot use anything else. The touch is just right, and the angle of the "wave" is just right. Now, as for wrist rests, here is a cheap and really good alternative. You can take a tube sock (preferably clean) and fill it with dry oatmeal and tie it off at one end. It is flexible, you can fill it to as firm or soft as you want, it confirms wonderfully, and when your wrists are really hurting you can put it in the microwave (just about 1 1/2 to 3 minutes) and it is then very soothing too. These things work great as heating pads too. Just don't get them wet (not that ANY of us work with Pepsi at our desks! )
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#6247 - 03/28/03 06:28 AM
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newmthere
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Registered: 01/07/03
Posts: 191
Loc: California
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I'm with you on this one Straws. I also have The Wave keyboard by PC Concepts, and I love it!! I especially like the extra backspace key. Mine also has a built-in touchpad, so there's no need for an additional mouse. Quite nifty, in my opinion. I know what you mean about it being hard to find them. There's a website that has them (once I can remember what it is, I'll let you know). I too purchased extra. Well worth it! Have a great day!
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#6248 - 03/28/03 07:49 AM
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Mady1
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Registered: 03/18/00
Posts: 190
Loc: Pittsfield, MA
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Has anyone tried the SmartBoard by DataDesk? I have been wanting to order one, but they are all currently on back order. Anyone have any experience with it? Mady
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#6249 - 03/28/03 06:14 PM
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Sandi in Florida
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Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 953
Loc: Florida
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The Wave keyboard is currently available from here Air Technology It is $69 plus shipping. Sandi
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#6250 - 03/29/03 06:26 AM
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dimplz65
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Registered: 08/01/02
Posts: 46
Loc: Wisconsin
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Mady, I had two SmartBoards by DataDesk. They lasted about six months each. The space bar stuck on each one (or broke), not quite sure which one. I tried everything to get them unstuck. As I recall, it started doing it with some of the letters too. I loved the touch, but my checkbook was taking a beating, so I switched to the Microsoft Natural and I've had two boards for well over a year and I love them. The SmartBoards were a little loud too, a lot of clicking. But, I do a ton of work on these keyboards so I know they take a beating.
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#6251 - 03/29/03 09:36 AM
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Mady1
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Registered: 03/18/00
Posts: 190
Loc: Pittsfield, MA
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Thanks for the post. Supposedly, the SmartBoard comes with a lifetime warrantee for inherent defects, so I still might want to try it, since you mentioned it has a good touch. I have an MS natural now; it's okay but I would like something that feels a little more solid. I really pound when I type. Thanks again. Mady
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#6252 - 04/02/03 05:10 PM
Re: Keyboards
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newmtinvt
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Registered: 12/11/02
Posts: 5
Loc: VT
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This isn't really a keyboard answer, though I use a microsoft ergonomic, and never have any wrist pain. I have learned the most wonderful trick to solve wrist pain when I was studing Graphics and was in a class full of people who grasped a mouse all day long. We all had burning wrists. One of the women advised us to use Ben-Wa balls, those little metal balls you find at Pier One with the jingles in them. You use them by moving them around one another in your hand. She had been a drummer, and overused her hands so much she awoke one day to find both of her hands frozen. Once she got them going a bit, she started using these balls, and had never had a problem since. Our whole class started using them, and most of us had impressive improvement in the amount of pain we were having. They're pretty cheap, and well worth trying if you can get the kind of help I received.
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