Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in MacBook

Re:Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in MacBook by nwienert on Thursday July 04, 2019 @01:15PM (#20356174)

I'll just throw in one more anecdote, but I've never felt any pain whatsoever and used laptop keyboards my whole life (30 now), whereas whenever I've tried mechanical, and I've tried at least 5 now, I always revert within a few days due to discomfort/soreness. Even with a large wrist rest your hands are doing so much more work moving around.

I just don't find the idea that split keyboards are more "natural" to be true either. I've never felt a lack of comfort with the standard setup. Are there any well-done studies published on this?

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Re:Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in MacBook by bayindirh on Thursday July 04, 2019 @01:43PM (#20356368)

Funnily enough, I've used Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 for a decade, and its split design forced me to learn touch typing because I've always tried to cross that gap and landed in the split.

Also after getting used to it, it was one of the most reliable and comfortable keyboards that I've ever used. However, I've eventually wore it down and its keys started to get heavier. So, I moved to G710+, and I'm very happy now.

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Re:Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in MacBook by unicornfinder on Thursday July 04, 2019 @02:09PM (#20356576)

I'm surprised you say this. I was having issues with wrist pain at work from typing so bought myself a keyboard with cherry mx browns - has done wonders for me.

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