As PC Gamer and Coder, the consequencies of using a keyBOARD and MICE during all these years had finally appeared. My right wrist hurts after hours of been in front of my computer, and get worst, after hours and hours of playing video games (Mi name is Franklin and I'm WoWcoholic)
After using for months a wirst supporter, trying to mitigate the symptoms of my carpal tunnel syndrome, I realize that I had to attack the problem from its source.... the keyboard and the mice. So I stated a little research looking for the most ergonomic devices in the market. May be the causality (I know Morpheus... there is no such thing as fate) or the causality (hmmm may be the Merovingian was right), my brother send my this URL: http://www.alphagrips.com. Not sure why he did it... may be because I'm a compulsive shopper, but the thing is that I found what I was looking... actually more than what I was looking for.
I did some research on reviews and what the AlphaGrip has been doing, and when I felt confortable with the review I took the decision of trying one of those keyboards... eh gamepads... ehh keypads. The last week I received my AlphaGrip Keybard/Trackball, and after a week of using it I want to share with you my impressions.
At the first look, you can be impressed with how it looks. You can think its a gamepad and not a keyboard. With only 48 keys it can perform almost all the actions you could do with a standard 101 keys keyboard. It doesn't weight too much, so I was able to hold it all work day. It has a pause button in some how like a lock button, so no other keys will react if you press them, neither the trackball. I can guarantee this keyboard if fully ergonomic, my fingers fits on the keys without put my hands in any weird position.
Learning to type again is a little frustating, since I know I can type faster in a standard keyboard. But after using it for some days, I feel I'm getting faster and accurate when typing. This make me remember when I started to type in the a regular keyboard, and I think it took me longer with it.
But not everything is good with this keyboard... whell I like to name it keypad, since is not a "board". Holding the keypad requires to hold it with all your hand, so after using it for several minutes makes your hand sweat. Some of its keys are really sensitive, while others are a little hard to press. Also, when typing, you can press more than one key accidentally (just with the keys that should be managed with your thumbs), but nothing to be worried with more practice.
At the first look, you can be impressed with how it looks. You can think its a gamepad and not a keyboard. With only 48 keys it can perform almost all the actions you could do with a standard 101 keys keyboard. It doesn't weight too much, so I was able to hold it all work day. It has a pause button in some how like a lock button, so no other keys will react if you press them, neither the trackball. I can guarantee this keyboard if fully ergonomic, my fingers fits on the keys without put my hands in any weird position.
Learning to type again is a little frustating, since I know I can type faster in a standard keyboard. But after using it for some days, I feel I'm getting faster and accurate when typing. This make me remember when I started to type in the a regular keyboard, and I think it took me longer with it.
But not everything is good with this keyboard... whell I like to name it keypad, since is not a "board". Holding the keypad requires to hold it with all your hand, so after using it for several minutes makes your hand sweat. Some of its keys are really sensitive, while others are a little hard to press. Also, when typing, you can press more than one key accidentally (just with the keys that should be managed with your thumbs), but nothing to be worried with more practice.
I was quite impressed with the trackball. This mice replacement is really comfortable and has really good response. I tried it with World of Warcraft and I feel I could play with it without problems. On day-by-day work, the trackball is very good, and requires less practice that I thought.
If you are looking for a ergonomic 2-in-1 keyboard and you have $100 burning in your pocket this is a good option.
I'll give my final score after two months of using, and see if I finally was able to use it.
If you are looking for a ergonomic 2-in-1 keyboard and you have $100 burning in your pocket this is a good option.
I'll give my final score after two months of using, and see if I finally was able to use it.
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