Alternative Text Entry Hardware
Palm
Keyboards
Jim Thompson's collection of typing alternatives for Palm
computers contains some interesting Qwerty alternatives
optimized for the handheld computer.
Alternative
Keyboards - Typing Injury FAQ
Many alternative keyboards reduce the risk of typing
injuries. This site offers detailed descriptions of many
different products.
Text
Input Devices
Bob Rosenberg's well-researched site on alternative text
entry devices.
Malt
Malt
Keyboard Layout
Lillian Malt, in designing this keyboard, considered both
the physical shape of the keyboard and the arrangement of
keys on it.
Dvorak
Introducing the
Dvorak Keyboard
The Dvorak keyboard looks like the Qwerty keyboard, but the letter keys
are rearranged for more efficient typing. It's faster once learned and
reduces the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Best of all, you can convert
your computer to Dvorak just by changing the Windows keyboard settings.
Dvorak Keyboard
Central
A dynamic environment where Dvorak typists can exchange information and
promote the keyboard.
MasterMind
Dvorak Touch-Typing Tutor
DvortyBoards includes this program with keyboard
purchases or you can download it from their web site.
ABCD:
A Basic Course in Dvorak
Learn Dvorak by typing your lessons on a web site.
Bob Harrell Home Page
Info on the one-handed Dvorak key layout. This is a whole different key
layout than the two-handed Dvorak. It is optimized for one-handed typing
by placing infrequently used keys farther away. It works on a standard
keyboard by changing the Windows keyboard settings. The web site includes
a downloadable tutor program.
XPeRT
XPeRT
XPeRT is an alternative key layout designed to increase typing speed with
minimal learning time. Designed for hunt-and-peck typists like all you
techies out there.
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