I love my Goldtouch -- can usually find them reasonably priced on eBay. nm

• desperate for keyboard - Ludi
  • IBM model M-15 split ergonomic - CQ287
    • (sigh) The M15 split is my dream keyboard. - How much? About $500? (nm)
  • I used to have one of those (died on me too). - sm
    • new keyboard - Ludi
      • You're welcome. You can find Model M's on eBay - too, but... sm
        • oh, and a little more info here... - sm
  • I may have one. I've got a pile of keyboards and other - me
  • Kinesis Maxim Adjustable. sm - avsnut
  • I love my Goldtouch -- can usually find them reasonably priced on eBay. nm - LTMT
    • 2nd vote here for Goldtouch. - nm

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You can split it however far you want it, "tent" it up and do whatever you need to make it as comfortable as possible.   I have heard good things about the Kinesis (are you referring to the one with the "wells?"), but it is kinda pricey, and I think it takes awhile to get used to it.  Let me know what you think if you get one.

Good luck! 

I think I'd go with clickykeyboards.com for their trustworthiness and service and all.  You can get some in the $35-40 range there.  (Check to be sure if it has a ps/2 connector, unless you have an AT/5-pin inlet on your computer.  You can buy an AT to ps/2 adaptor from them or at most office supply stores fairly easily, though.)

I think you'll be pleased.  Much as I liked my NMB, I wouldn't ever buy even a vintage/used one of those since I just don't think that model and brand has much longevity, apparently. 

http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/9246

http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/9246/endrw/12

n/m

that works well for transcription?  I've been trying to research them and find Olympus has some, but pricey.  The Sony's are less expensive, but they have proprietary software where you have to convert all your files to a format you can use, and I'm not sue I'd know how to do that.  I just need a decent digital recorder for one doc to use and I'd like a memory card/stick so I can just stop in and swap out the cards to get the dictation.  Does anyone know of one that doesn't cost hundreds?  Or have a better suggestion for how to do just one doctor's dictation digitally?   I don't need one with all the mailboxes/authors, etc., since it's only one doctor.  Thank you!

I did a search but came up empty handed, which I do not understand as I recall seeing Goldtouch mentioned before.

Are people generally happy with this keyboard?

http://www.rsihelp.com/compcurr_981208.shtml

While it's not to my liking, it may be good for those who aren't really partial to a very clicky, mechanical keyswitch type of feel and who don't need a totally split keyboard.  And it's fairly economical compared to many good ergo keyboards.

I am considering purchasing a Goldtouch keyboard.  I have had a total of 4 wrist surgeries in the past and did some reading about this keyboard and would like to give it a try.

I am just curious, for those of you who use one, how long does it take to get used to using it? 

Any info you could give would be very helpful!

TIA

And I don't like the key feel of the Goldtouch that much (not clicky enough for me).

Is your Lexmark anything like these?  (My dream keyboard, sigh.  Somebody who posts here has one of them, but they're in the really prohibitive price range now, something like $500+.)http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/12675 

If so, what a shame yours is wearing out. Maybe you could get it repaired?  http://www.pckeyboard.com/FAQs.html#Q8

Why, oh why, oh why, did they stop manufacturing good split keyboards like this?  Especially the IBMs.  I might try a Comfort ErgoFlex or ErgoMagic next time.  http://www.sforh.com/keyboards/split.html

Thanks so much for the followup.  :)  And best of luck.  I well know how hard it is to think about going to any other style (totally split, with separation, that is) of keyboard now.