Ask HN: Best keyboard for typing in bed?

6 pointspmoriarty2 comments

What's a good keyboard for typing in bed?

My preferred position would be lying on my back with my arms straight at my sides, my fingers forming loose fists.

Is there anything that would work for a position like this?

The DataHand keyboard would work since the two hand parts can be separated as much as you like, albeit they're connected by a wire. One of the advantages is pointer control with your fingertips.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DataHand

When they first came out, they were hellishly expensive. At present, I'm unsure if they're still being sold through usual retail channels, but they can occasionally be found on ebay/craigslist. If you're dealing with a disability issue, the DataHand keyboard can often work out well.

ErgoDox (http://ergodox.org/) is a mechanical split keyboard that should work in that position.

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