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Cloud Nine C989 ErgoFS Ergonomic Mechanical Split-Keyboard (15% off), free shipping, 45 day free returns $153
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$179.99
I've been using a MS Ergonomic Natural 4000 Keyboard at home for years. Before that I had the IBM M keyboard with clickety-clackety sound. It was louder than the loudest Cherry MX Blue switches. I had switched keyboards for a number of reasons.
- MS 4000 keyboard is dead silent (membrane switches)
- comfortable soft spongy wrist rest. it really matters for protecting your wrists (carpal tunnel)
- elevated wrist rest. Hardcore aficionado call it "tenting". Much more natural position. Think the Kinesis advantage2 ($300). I prefer a slight downward slope but at a minimum I think you should be flat. Some keyboards force your wrist on the table so your fingers are elevated onto the keys.
- inexpensive. There have been slickdeals selling it for as low as $10! During pandemic, there has been a shortage but I think that will clear up by summer.
I started looking at mechanical keyboards as they seem to be all the rage nowadays. The Cherry MX Brown seems to be the best compromise for people who don't game much. They are very pricey, good ones are between $100-$200 and more. The ergonomic ones can go much higher. Dygma Raise is $319+!
I came across the Cloud Nine C989M, selling for $153 with coupon. Free 45 day return policy. Free shipping. It seems to be a nice progression from the MS 4000 keyboard. Split keyboard. Tenting (albeit one angle). Wrist rest. Macro keys. Full-size (I use keypad). Plus a number of other flourishes which I don't care much for, ie RGB lighting.
Wanted to see what people thought about this deal? I haven't pulled the trigger as my MS4000 is still pristine and working great. Price for a mechanical keyboard is about right but compared to $25 for a new MS4000, it's still 7x more expensive. They also have certified refurb for $140.
Note: software does not support Mac. Sorry Mac people, maybe you can tell Cloud Nine to hurry up with that software.
https://c9ergo.com/collections/sp...c-keyboard
- MS 4000 keyboard is dead silent (membrane switches)
- comfortable soft spongy wrist rest. it really matters for protecting your wrists (carpal tunnel)
- elevated wrist rest. Hardcore aficionado call it "tenting". Much more natural position. Think the Kinesis advantage2 ($300). I prefer a slight downward slope but at a minimum I think you should be flat. Some keyboards force your wrist on the table so your fingers are elevated onto the keys.
- inexpensive. There have been slickdeals selling it for as low as $10! During pandemic, there has been a shortage but I think that will clear up by summer.
I started looking at mechanical keyboards as they seem to be all the rage nowadays. The Cherry MX Brown seems to be the best compromise for people who don't game much. They are very pricey, good ones are between $100-$200 and more. The ergonomic ones can go much higher. Dygma Raise is $319+!
I came across the Cloud Nine C989M, selling for $153 with coupon. Free 45 day return policy. Free shipping. It seems to be a nice progression from the MS 4000 keyboard. Split keyboard. Tenting (albeit one angle). Wrist rest. Macro keys. Full-size (I use keypad). Plus a number of other flourishes which I don't care much for, ie RGB lighting.
Wanted to see what people thought about this deal? I haven't pulled the trigger as my MS4000 is still pristine and working great. Price for a mechanical keyboard is about right but compared to $25 for a new MS4000, it's still 7x more expensive. They also have certified refurb for $140.
Note: software does not support Mac. Sorry Mac people, maybe you can tell Cloud Nine to hurry up with that software.
https://c9ergo.com/collections/sp...c-keyboard
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I use a right-hand mouse heavily, so I prefer a keyboard without a number pad (e.g. Kinesis Freestyle). TU for the coupon!
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...-keyboard/ [nytimes.com]
I use a right-hand mouse heavily, so I prefer a keyboard without a number pad (e.g. Kinesis Freestyle). TU for the coupon!
Macros could speed up my typing. Split keyboard could be even more ergonomically better. I did like some of the other ergo keyboards that have space and delete key in the middle of the split. But this keyboard doesn't have that.
1. Macros didn't quite work. Ctrl W or Ctrl F4 would not work.
2. Cherry switches are bad nowadays. They are scratchy. Someone explained somewhere that their molds are old and deteriorated. I don't know if that's the actual reason, but I do know that they are much scratchier than other switches.
If you don't mind these two issues it's not a bad keyboard. It's the only mechanical ergo keyboard I know with a standard layout.
Also an amazon review complained about warranty. Manufacturer apparently doesn't even respond if you have issues.
Cherry switches, in general, seem to be lauded in most of the interviews I've read. Some manufacturers have come up with their own variants.
Good to hear you returned it. Was it an Amazon return or straight from Cloud Nine? I would like confirmation that they honor their 45 day free return shipping. I had emailed them if I was to buy all 3 switches (red, blue, brown) and return the 2 I didn't like, would that qualify for the free return shipping. They replied that free return shipping was only for defective items??? I replied that the website specifically said 45 day money back guarantee and free return shipping. It seems they don't want to deal with a lot of people doing the same thing. But nowadays you can do it if you bought them individually.
1. Macros didn't quite work. Ctrl W or Ctrl F4 would not work.
2. Cherry switches are bad nowadays. They are scratchy. Someone explained somewhere that their molds are old and deteriorated. I don't know if that's the actual reason, but I do know that they are much scratchier than other switches.
If you don't mind these two issues it's not a bad keyboard. It's the only mechanical ergo keyboard I know with a standard layout.
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https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...-keyboard/
I use a right-hand mouse heavily, so I prefer a keyboard without a number pad (e.g. Kinesis Freestyle). TU for the coupon!
Never use wirecutter. Reviews are 100% paid for
Only support for Windows
Also an amazon review complained about warranty. Manufacturer apparently doesn't even respond if you have issues.
Only support for Windows
I don't disagree about the product selections, few sources of unbiased reviews these days. However the analysis and feature breakdown is helpful for making comparisons.
"There is also no tenting to raise the wrist rest. When you type, your wrist and hand should be in a straight line. Instead, your hand points upward and the wrist is lower. This can cause pain after extended typing. If you have carpal tunnel or any wrist pains, this will become an issue in no time."