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Can someone reccomend a keyboard for a gammy hand

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Hi guys, well I have a Saitek Eclipse 2 keyboard and its very nice and good for gaming. Problem is I am getting RSI like shooting pains in my left hand (WASD hand) mainly around my 3rd and 4th fingers. Now can anyone recommend a good keyboard for gaming which is supposed to help conditions like this. Im not a fan of the split keyboards as I have to relearn where everything is but if it will help I'll do it. Any recommendations?
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I would recommend getting yourself an old IBM "Model M" keyboard. It's one of those old clunkers, that weigh something like 2 kilos. The nice thing about it is that it has springs in the keys, which gives you feedback and makes pressing keys less stressful to your hand. They also last forever (mine is from 1991).

 

I got mine for ten dollars, and after a good cleaning up I've been using it for about a year now. Much more comfortable. I found mine on an online craigslist type site, and bought it from a fellow offering old 486 computers for really cheap. Make sure to get one with a detachable cable and a PS/2 connector. Added bonus for gamers is the lack of a "windows" key ;)

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_M Good article, also has a chart with model numbers.

 

http://www.preater.com/modelm/ cleaning guide


Message edited by Sus-penders on 02-13-2009 at 03:46:56 PM
Reply to Sus-penders

I will have a look, thanks :)

Reply to captainhero

OMG!! they can be pricey: http://www.clickykeyboards.com/ind [...] ntcat/9231
$200 !!!!!! for a 20 year old keyboard - they must be good!

Reply to captainhero

practice typing/ gaming with your wrists off the desk. trust me it does wonders.

Reply to ozarkamax

that sounds like a cheaper option, I will try and remember to do that tonite ;)

Reply to captainhero

Anyone used one of these?:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-SPE [...] ce_title_0
Am thinking this may be the answer....

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