- TypeMatrix
TypeMatrix is a company in Santa Barbara,
California which designs and sells ergonomicTCO99 -compliant keyboards.Current models include the EZReach 2020 and EZReach 2030 keyboards.
The keyboards can switch between hardwired
QWERTY and Dvorak layouts. Both models have vertical matrix columns instead of the usual staggered columns, to lessen some of the possibly unhealthy stretching required to reach certain keys. Another difference is the large, double-high Enter,Backspace , and Shift keys. Both the Backspace and Enter keys are positioned in the center of the keyboard, and can be pressed with the index finger of either hand. The keyboards lie completely flat, with no "legs" to angle them, which is more ergonomic according to the company.In order to allow the mouse to be placed closer to the keyboard, the TypeMatrix keyboards have integrated numpads, accessed by holding a function key or pressing the number lock key.
External links
* [http://www.typematrix.com/ Official site]
** [http://www.typematrix.com/documents/TypeMatrix_study.pdf Ergonomic study] (company's site)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi1V3_X1gy4 Promotional video] Comparison to traditional keyboards
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