Finding the right computer keyboard is sort of like finding the right mattress or office chair. It becomes a very personal quest for the perfect comfort level. After all, how can you work if your neck and wrists hurt from sitting or working at an odd angle?  You deserve to be particular about your keyboard and mouse. 

Fun Fact: the first keyboards were known as QWERTY after the placement of the keys in that row.  This awkward arrangement was designed to slow down fast typists to keep the mechanical arms of typewriters from jamming together. 

Qwerty has long been the typewriter standard. Because of this, manufacturers developed computer keyboards using the same layout, even though jamming of keys is no longer an issue. Today’s keyboard has four basic types of keys; typing keys, a numeric keypad, function keys and control keys. As the use of computers increased, the need for speedy data entry created the need for the numeric keypad. The 17 keys are laid out in the same configuration used by most calculators and adding machines. A further evolution was the addition of function and control keys. These keys can be assigned specific commands by the current application or operating system. Control keys provide cursor and screen controls, allowing the user to move the cursor on the display in small increments. With the increased use of the keyboard causing more injuries, such as carpel tunnel, the ergonomic keyboard may help alleviate stress on the hands and wrists.

If you’re considering upgrading your system, why not think about changing your keyboard too?  Below are a few you might consider. 

Product Specs	Logitech Cordless Desktop	Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard	Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
Target	Those who want a keyboard and mouse with lots of extra features.	Those who demand a more natural and comfortable wrist position.	Those with wrist problems.
Special Features	Minimal setup and the RF receiver serves as a recharging base station for the mouse. Clears cord clutter from desktop. Includes four-way scroll wheel and cruise up/down buttons.	Dedicated and programmable keys keep mouse use to a minimum. Snap on riser lifts keyboard to a more comfortable position.	Built-in wrist pad. Can customize mouse buttons and reassign a multitude of specialty keys. Clears cord clutter from desktop. Built-in scroll wheel, back/forth buttons. Can navigate pages horizontally and vertically.
Software Required	A CD is provided for setup.	A CD is provided for setup.	A CD is provided for setup.
More Information	Click - here Logitech	Click - here Ergo	Click - here Elite
Price	$125.00	$65.00	$105.00