GOLDTOUCH KEYBOARD DRIVER

After the M15 was discontinued in , Goldtouch brought its own version to market — with a much-improved pivot locking mechanism, thankfully. The Goldtouch V2 is You do need to watch your fingers when snapping back the handle. This mechanism allows the two halves to be tented upwards to address pronation, splayed outward to address ulnar deviation, or splayed and tented to address both risk factors. In an era when boring beige keyboards ruled the land, the M15 sported an innovative ergonomic split design similar to the Goldtouch of today, only with a round adjustment knob in the center instead of a handle on the side. Locking Ball and Socket Joint: If you turn on Num Lock while using a Goldtouch keyboard, you will activate not only the external keypad, but also the embedded numeric keypad, which will make normal typing impossible.
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Also, the tilt feet are very near the middle of the keyboard.

Goldtouch Keyboard Review

Where garden-variety membrane keys are often mushy and hard to press, the Goldtouch keys are light, soft, and springy. The compact design, achieved by the elimination of a built-in numeric keypad, helps to prevent strain in the shoulder and neck muscles caused by overreaching for the mouse.

The Shift and Ctrl keys on the right module of the V2, along with the Caps Lock key, have been reduced in size. The Goldtouch keyboard can be set in an infinite number of positions using a locking-lever ball joint.

On most ergonomic keyboards, the biggest adjustment you can make is to snap gopdtouch the tilt feet. No one operating position is right for all users, or even for most users. Some precise adjustments may be necessary to ensure the two halves are symmetrical kfyboard the lock is secured.

An embedded numeric keypad is built into the right side of the keyboard for those who need more frequent access to numbers. In addition to obvious physical differences of body size and shape, people have varying preferences and perceptions.

Goldtouch V2 Adjustable Keyboard tented and splayed. Reduces Strain on the Shoulder and Neck - At only Its flagship feature is infinite adjustability to match the needs of individual users.

The result can be fatigue, inflammation and long-term injury. As keyboards go, the Goldtouch has an interesting story. Some people will want to use the buddy system keyboqrd one to hold keynoard keyboard in position and one to work the handle. These blue-legended keys are activated by pressing and holding the Fn key in the lower left corner of the keyboard.

Goldtouch V2 Adjustable Keyboard

The one thing it lacks is the ability to separate the two halves completely. I hope you too weave in a bit of ergo into your lives. After the M15 was discontinued inGoldtouch brought its own version to market — with a much-improved pivot locking mechanism, thankfully.

On the left is the Goldtouch email icon on the F8 key, compared to the same icon on a Logitech keyboard. At the end of this adjustment process, you should find that your keyboard is in the ideal position for your particular body type and requirements. Not all rubber dome keyswitches are created equal, and the ones used on the Goldtouch are better than most.

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The degree of both tent and splay can easily be configured or reconfigured by different users at the same workstation. If used properly, negative tilt can result in a more goldhouch wrist position. A brand new design and no friction feet?

The locking handle does require reasonable hand strength to manipulate. The membrane keys of the Goldtouch V2 Adjustable Keyboard are full size, full travel and low force.

Goldtouch Ergonomic Keyboard Review - Ergonomic Info

Rather than trying to do the whole adjustment process at once, Goldtouch recommends that you start out by using the keyboard in the straight position for a while, to get the feel of the keys and layout. This can benefit those users who do not have to rely on tactility to reduce the amount of force they exert when typing. The space bars on the V2 are narrower and are no longer curved as they were on the earlier model.

Users who need a greater degree of negative incline might wish to consider installing a tilt-adjustable keyboard arm and keyboard tray.

You do need to watch your fingers when snapping back the handle. The Goldtouch V2 keyboard in a typical operating position.

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