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Old 03-08-2007, 11:44 AM   #1
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Need an ergonomic multimedia-keyboard, any recommendations?


These are the only 2 I have found in my local shop. Does anyone know if they are Linux friendly? Haven't had any luck finding info. Thanks

Genius ErgoMedia 700
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
 
Old 03-08-2007, 12:21 PM   #2
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I think both would work fine with Linux. Getting the extra keys could be a bit tricky though. If I had to choose between one of those, I'd take the Microsoft one for two reasons:

1 - I have had nothing but good experiences with every Microsoft piece of hardware I had the past years (I have an ergonomic from MS myself, though not that one).

2 - Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has the layout in a more standard way. When picking a new keyboard, I always want the "insert, home, pageup/down, delete and end keys (plus normal sized arrow-keys)" to be where they should be. Genius ErgoMedia 700 has a slightly different layout. Check these images:

Genius ErgoMedia 700

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Indeed, it is always a matter of preference. Maybe you can get used to the more "odd" layout from Genius than I could...

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I think both would work fine with Linux. Getting the extra keys could be a bit tricky though. If I had to choose between one of those, I'd take the Microsoft one for two reasons:

1 - I have had nothing but good experiences with every Microsoft piece of hardware I had the past years (I have an ergonomic from MS myself, though not that one).

2 - Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has the layout in a more standard way. When picking a new keyboard, I always want the "insert, home, pageup/down, delete and end keys (plus normal sized arrow-keys)" to be where they should be. Genius ErgoMedia 700 has a slightly different layout. Check these images:

Genius ErgoMedia 700

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Indeed, it is always a matter of preference. Maybe you can get used to the more "odd" layout from Genius than I could...
Thanks for your input.
 
  


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