Looking for good ergonomic keyboard

[BlueTDimly]

I just found out I have the start of RSI/carpal tunnel. I would like to get a good ergonomic keyboard for myself. I am willing to pay up to $200 (figuring it will last a long time). If anyone has any experience (good or bad) with particular models, please let me know. I don't want to spend a lot of money to get a keyboard that ends up being lousy. OR if anyone can point me at some reviews I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[Peter]

Sadly, our previous thread on this is gone.

You want at a wrist rest and V shaped keyboard to get the lower arm and hand into a straight line. Then, for the sake of your left hand, you want to get rid of the staggered layout of keys - because as long as you have that, the fingers of your left hand will never move in a natural straight direction. If the keyboard is narrow on the right side, the way to the mouse is reduced, helping the right arm relax.

While I have positive experience with Microsoft's original "Natural" keyboard as well as cheapo Chicony Ergo model (w/ touch pad, nice), I am now going for this one, the only one with a key layout that is made for the fingers, not for the mechanical needs of the original typewriter from 100 years ago.

http://www.datadesktech.com/desktop_sb.html

The only sad thing (not for the programmers among us) is it's only available with US keytops.

regards, Peter