I just ordered the evolved version of the Ergodox EZ, the Moonlander. https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
I expect it plus relearning Dvorak will be a pain but I want to set myself up for life and it seems like a good investment.
I expect it plus relearning Dvorak will be a pain but I want to set myself up for life and it seems like a good investment.
edit: carpalx(2) is another. I think that was one of the ones generated by a genetic algorithm for key placement?
1) https://workmanlayout.org/ 2) http://pinouchon.github.io/keyboard/layouts/2016/03/07/layou...
On an ergonomic, split keyboard this might be less important: the modifier keys are often under the thumbs, and on both sides.
Also, it's fairly easy to program the keys however you like, e.g. make a "Fn" key, so Fn+DvorakQ sends Ctrl+X.
If I have to use a computer for more than a few minutes, I know I can easily switch it to Dvorak without having to install some drivers which if it's not my computer would be a big no-no.
This was the deciding factor. I have even developed my own keyboard layouts for assignments using genetic programming and I have a pet project using a chorded keyboard, but I wanted to have something relatively standard and well known and likely to be supported by keycap manufacturers. I'm sure there are better layouts, but Dvorak being a well-known standard trumps most of them.
PS- just got notification that my Moonlander Mk1 shipped today!