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Re:ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard by mofeien on Friday July 31, 2020 @07:04AM (#24007491)
I learned that the proper way to type is with your hands floating above the keyboard, and resting your hands on a wrist rest when not typing. I don't always do it, but when I do, the height of the keyboard relative to the table becomes irrelevant, instead it's more about height of keys relative to my shoulders and maintaining right angled elbows.

Also, to me the Moonlander keyboard and its keycaps do not seem particularly tall.

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Re:ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard by m463 on Friday July 31, 2020 @07:24AM (#24007614)
I use a wrist rest as well.

It's hard to get a good wrist rest - they seem to last for a month or a year on amazon, and when I want to re-order, they are unavailable.

I have a memory foam one about 3-4" deep and the width of the keyboard. It is soft enough, lifts and supports my wrists and keeps them warm.

I think the wrist support on this moonlander keyboard is a good idea, but making it out of cold, hard plastic does not make it look comfortable.

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Re:ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard by me_me_me on Friday July 31, 2020 @07:55AM (#24007783)
I find gel wrist rest better. It has less give while still feeling soft to my wrists.
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Re:ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard by m463 on Friday July 31, 2020 @10:04AM (#24008675)
I used to use a gel wrist rest but the one I bought disappeared. I tried a plain foam one (glorious gaming), but it was too hard.
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Re:ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard by yodon on Friday July 31, 2020 @10:00AM (#24008639)
Be careful using wrist rests. The pressure can cause the carpal tunnel on the underside of your wrist to compress, increasing the friction on the tendons running through the tunnel and exacerbating or causing carpal tunnel syndrome. It's much much better to train your muscles and posture to keep your wrists from resting on a surface while you type.
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