I must say, after almost 20 years using these, I'm stuck on them. Those are all thumb-moves on these keyboards. A new setup is in my next summer's plan, so I may reconsider using foot switches after that's done.Īs to the Shift keys remaining in standard positions, I guess they didn't want to crowd yet another pair of keys into the central utility key clusters where the the CTRL, ALT, Delete, Backspace, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Enter and Space keys are located. The only thing I dislike is that the SHIFT keys are still in the standard positions - and my pinky fingers are not too strong at my age and in arthritic condition - and, as I mentioned earlier, my foot switch use attempt wasn't good (although that could be partly due to my keyboard shelf position, which is right above my lap - on my home-built computer desk). The black models don't need as much cleaning, of course. New key switches are really like getting a new keyboard. Long after the warranty expired Kinesis refurbished it for $50 - it was like new. I have two (black) "Advantage" models in use (like the picture included here) and one semi-retired, white, Ergo model (because it's broken and I don't have 3 computers, so there's no rush to repair it -> that was my first Kinesis keyboard). I tried their early one switch model to use for the Shift keys, but I never got adjusted to using my foot accordingly. Kinesis has program-able foot switches too, to aid with alternative moves. They are (all) switch-able between QUERTY and DVORAK key layouts. There are programmable models which are the most expensive. I bought one of the black "Advantage" models, used, on eBay for $150 - it had some keycaps missing - easily replaceable at Kinesis. about $350 depending on models (they were around $250 in '95) - and they tend to be a little cheaper from aftermarket suppliers than from Kinesis themselves. That - and all the major utility keys placed under the thumbs are why it's so completely different when I have to use someone else's standard keyboard. It took about two weeks of typing practice, about 20 minutes, twice per day to really get adjusted to the finger-reaches.
When I put my hands back over the standard keyboard, the tension in my wrists was promptly noticeable - something I had taken for granted before I had any alternate to compare with. When I put it on my desk, and set my hands on it - it was more comfortable. When I first saw them in Computer Shopper Magazine, I called Kinesis and they mailed me some info - including a to-scale size diagram of the key layout. The finger-reaches are primarily straight-lined instead of diagonal (like some other models that are posted here earlier), the hand positions are spread apart, thus avoiding the turned wrists and the keys are set into bowl-like depressions more closely fitting the differing lengths of our fingers. Standard keyboards send me into "hunt & peck" mode, because some of the most used keys are in completely different locations. I can't even use standard keyboards, as a typist that is. I've been using these Kinesis ergonomic keyboards since 1995.
#Microsoft ergonomic keyboard 4000 discontinued drivers
In February of 2012, Microsoft released drivers for Windows PCs, allowing developers to experiment with the Kinect technology, and leading to Kinect development beyond the use of games.People are asking about alternative keyboard layout types. It retailed at a steep $149.99 and came bundled with one game, Kinect Adventures, a virtual highlight reel for the system’s unique features. In some ways, the Kinect is a direct competitor to the Wii motion controls and the Playstation Move, but differs in that no physical controller is required.
It was released on Novemand became the “fastest selling consumer electronics device” according to Guinness World Records. In case you haven’t played with one, it’s a webcam-esque add-on for the Xbox 360 that allows you to control games and other media via motion and voice commands. But, no, it’s made by Microsoft, and simply goes down in history as the marvel that everyone loves, but doesn’t get due respect. If the Kinect had been designed by Apple, it’s safe to say the mainstream press would have dubbed it revolutionary.
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