Just as I become really profficient at qwerty, someone brings out something that should have been around ages ago. Get these specs
"The keys are arranged alphabetically so there is no learning curve for hunt and peck typists as well as senior citizens who have never had a computer because they are challenged by the difficult basic keyboard. The keyboard can be learned at a glance, and differs from other manufacturers attempts at alphabetical-based designs because it is also efficient for high speed typing.
The advantages include: the alignment of the keys with natural movements of fingers to insure proper posture while typing; alphabetical letters can be easily found and keys are color-coded; all keys can be easily reached from the home position; shift keys are centralized and shift characters can be easily typed one-handed; editing keys are integrated; the keyboard has a smaller footprint, which allows the mouse to be placed right next to the typing keys; and there are only half as many keys to learn. "
While I think that the qwerty arrangement is well-embedded and hard to shift, I suspect that this could just work ... Otherwise I would use Dvorak which at least is ergonomically designed in terms of letter configuration and can be sorted by simple tweaks of software and putting labels on your existing keys. But this new kb is a thing of beauty.
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