why isn't ergonomic stuff more popular?

[dolph]

it's obviously designed to be more natural feeling, and it works... so what's the prob?

 

[dighn]

expensive

 

[notfred]

Like what, those really wierd keyboards that I can' type on cause the kays are all in wierd positions? I hate those things.

 

[human2k]

Originally posted by: dighn
expensive

 

[Imaginer]

Keyboard wise, I am more use to the original layout of it. To type and game on something that is "ergonomic" may not be so for me.

Mouse wise, some models can't be because they tout the both left and right hands. If they made a specifically left hand mouse, people could buy it but I don't think there will be too many though.

And as for other devices, ergonomics does come into play in the design of average use items. It may be subtle or it may not seem that way for some people.

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: human2k

Originally posted by: dighn
expensive

 

[0roo0roo]

25 dollar leather office chairs from officemax aren't at all ergonomic, mine has sh*t for back support. but they are 25 dollars

 

[rival]

they look funky

 

[jtlocamotivebreath]

I have been using ergonomic keyboards for about 5 years now, and it is completely natural. I can't type on the normal style ones anymore though. It is way too awkward. Believe me if you try it for a couple days, you won't want to go back.

 

[toant103]

expensive

 

[Looney]

What exactly are you referring to when you say ergonomic?

 

[Radiohead]

Originally posted by: Moralpanic
What exactly are you referring to when you say ergonomic?

Stuff like keyboards and chairs

ergonomic: Design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort:

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Radiohead

Originally posted by: Moralpanic
What exactly are you referring to when you say ergonomic?

Stuff like keyboards and chairs

ergonomic: Design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort:

Well then yeah... all my keyboards are ergonomics, and i'm using a Herman Miller Aeron chair... so i would guess that's ergonomic. Are LCDs consider ergonomic? I prefer them over CRT monitor for regular usage... only use my CRT for games.

 

[dolph]

Originally posted by: Moralpanic
What exactly are you referring to when you say ergonomic?

computer related equipment, mostly. it doesn't take a genius to see how your hands extend from your wrists, the way a traditional keyboard is layed out contorts hands and wrists in unnatural positions. everyone (and i do mean everyone) that i've ever met that gave themselves a few weeks to get used to the layout of an ergo keyboard likes it more than a regular one. but also mice, chairs, desks... things should be designed around the human body.

 

[Lithium381]

Originally posted by: human2k

Originally posted by: dighn
expensive

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Lithium381

Originally posted by: human2k

Originally posted by: dighn
expensive

I don't think they're that much more expensive... and you're preventing pain, and possibly damage.

 

[Vincent]

Most people can get by well enough with the non-ergonomic devices.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: Vincent
Most people can get by well enough with the non-ergonomic devices.

ditto, it's just not worth the extra $$$ imo

 

[Looney]

Well, that's the thing... once you start feeling pain, that means damage has already been done. I use to get serious shoulder, neck, and back pain from my cheap office chair. But ever since i got the Aeron, all those pain went away.

 

[Sid59]

natural keyboard .. all i need.

 

[Koing]

I'm fine with all my keyboard that I use. Straight keyboard. The mouses I use are fine also. Nice shape for hand.

All the stuff I have now is comfortable fo r me.

 

[Zugzwang152]

I love my MS Natural keyboards. It took about a month to get fully used to it. But now I type faster than I did on a regular keyboard...it's much more forgiving to my typing style (I use only my index, middle and sometime my ring finger).

 

[spanner]

probably because things designed to be ergonomic normally are not