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Written by Ken Bartko
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Wednesday, 22 March 2006 |
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Usage
Ok, well I started to get into this in the first looks.. My kid uses the hunt and peck method and normally has some trouble going between keys, with the size and layout of the EZ-Reach 2030 he gained speed and accuracy. Myself, I had trouble at first and still get messed up sometimes when using it, but reading the manual TypeMatrix tells you to goto their site and download the free software typing tutor they
have available. Getting this free software will help introduce you to the layout of the keyboard and used to it, it takes time to get adjusted and the software will help you. I think most of my trouble in
using other keyboards throughout my normal day is that I have some pretty big paws. Once you start getting adjusted and remembering where keys are, I noticed that my typing speed picked up quite a bit and
I was not looking at the keyboard as much as I normally do. Now, like in my last review I said we have animals with free range and children. Which could harm your system more? Well I had problems here and
there with keys not working and sticking and this was because of dirt of whatever getting stuck down in the keys. This keyboard does not like any sort of debris inside it and will let you know by not
functioning correctly. To fix my problems I popped out the problem key and brushed it out, the keys sit a top scissor like legs and can be a little tricky to remove and re-install. Once you place this
down, the rubber feet grab so you can pound away at the keys and it does not move at all. It's very small and allows for more desk space, on my desk I have the roll out keyboard tray, I was able to place my
mouse right next to the keyboard on the tray. I've used this now for about two weeks straight and simply love the ease of use and how it has improved my typing skills. It works awesome for games as you can
mouse with one hand and use the other for hotkeys or moving around. Using it in applications such as typing it's great, as I said I usually watch the keyboard as I type but with the EZ-Reach 2030 I find
myself watching the screen more and not having as many errors as I normally would have even looking for the keys.
Conclusion
Using the EZ-Reach 2030 has been nothing short of a incredible experience! The greatest thing about this to me is my son's use of it, it's really great that he can now use the computer better than before ad
all because of TypeMatrix's EZ-Reach 2030 keyboard. Getting used to it can be somewhat of a task and is slightly hard if you switch between it and a standard keyboard as I do. It's everything a person
could want in a keyboard and much more. The design is great, small, light weight, sturdy. Excellent keyboard for home, office or portable use. During the course of the past two weeks I can tell you
personally that my hands and arms feel less fatigued than they do normally from using a conventional keyboard. This backs up the information you can find on the Typematrix website, which again I share some
quotes with you:
Study Results
- 94% of women with RSI pain reported significant lessening of pain
after 5 weeks
- 75% of men with RSI pain reported significant lessening of pain
after 5 weeks
- 95% of all participants in the study chose to continue to use the
TypeMatrix after the completion of the study
- Women reached their prior typing speed and accuracy in
8 to 17 days of use
- Men reached their prior typing speed and accuracy in
8 to 24 days of use
- Many participants reported increased speed, accuracy and efficiency once the initial adjustment with the keyboard was made
Like I said I can personally a test to these claims and I join the ranks of the people who continue usage of the EZ-Reach 2030!
Pros:
- Innovative design
- Small and compact
- Lightweight, totally transportable
- Increases typing skills
- Relieves stress from typing
Cons:
- Nothing!!
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