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"Michael H. Collis" <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 7 Sep 1999 20:47:01 -0400
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Betty, if Joyce is not interested, I am... Please tell me... Thanks!!!
Mike

Betty Alfred wrote:
>
> In a message dated 09/07/1999 11:44:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> <<  I would like to increase my keyboard speed. I have tried Mavis
>  and it seems to slow me down. >>
>
> Hi Joyce,
>
> There are various ergonomic designs for keyboards, and one that is designed
> specifically for one-handed typing (and the design for left-handed typing
> differs from the design for right -- they are not interchangeable).  The keys
> are strategically positioned to make typing with one hand more efficient,
> which might help with keyboard speed.  It sort of looks like half the size of
> a traditional keyboard, with all of the keys in a slightly recessed well --
> like a concave design.  The recessed well design is to keep the user from
> extending the wrist while typing to the point of risking carpal tunnel
> syndrome -- this may not be suitable for everyone though.  I do not recall
> the manufacturer's name or pricing, but I can get this information if you are
> interested.
>
> If you're in love with the traditional keyboard design with QWERTY layout,
> you might not like this.  But if you think you might be interested, I'll be
> happy to hunt down the information for you.
>
> Enjoy the day,
> Betty Alfred
>
> Hot, ain't it?

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