[samuelfine]

Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it's bad.

"this is the worst new keyboard possible."

Is it? Really? The worst?

"first, it's PC standard from. Not ergonomic. And from there on, everything is wrong about it."

...which is fine if you need a PC keyboard and don't care for split keyboards. Also, the Alt and Windows/Command key can be swapped via dip switch, and WASD sells any custom keys you can possibly imagine.

"Non-ergonomic, wrist problems in a day."

I've been using standard keyboards for over a decade, with no wrist problems to speak of. I'm even usually using my MacBook Pro keyboard with chiclet keys - gasp - and I'm doing fine. Again, it's personal preference.

"Slanted arrangement of keys."

I don't know what this means.

"The left Alt key is between x and z, way too left. This means, you can't press it with a thumb curl."

The Alt key on my MBP is entirely under the Z key, and I have no problem hitting it with my thumb.

"Space-hogging space bar. 〔☛ Tiny Space Bar on Japanese Keyboards〕"

I hate tiny space bars. Once again, personal preference.

"No multimedia keys. No other app launch keys."

I don't want either of those on my keyboard. I can use Alfred to launch anything instantly, why bother with needless extra hardware?

This really feels like trolling to me. Poorly written, absurd claims backed up by half-assed points, at best. How did this make it to the HN homepage?

[nogridbag]

I think his issue with the alt key is valid. If you're using this keyboard with a Mac you will use that key as the Mac command key. Since it's the most frequent shortcut key used, it should be convenient to press. There's really no need for the space bar to be so large (it does not have to be as small as the japanese keyboards). The command and spacebar key placement on the MacBook seems to be perfectly fine.

[opinali]

Yes, guy's either a troll or the worst reviewer ever.

And for people who care about RSI -- funny ergonomic keyboards are the wrong answer. Make some exercises. Buy a Powerball; do some push-ups; practice any of the infinite number of Yoga asanas that put weight on your wrists. A few minutes of daily hand/wrist exercise will completely protect you from RSI, no matter how much typing or mousing you do.

[astrodust]

Some people just have really bad typing habits. I've blown out my arm on occasion by not paying attention to how I'm situated. Leaning over to use your mouse, having to reach a bit too much for it, can add up slowly over the course of weeks and wreck you.

If an ergonomic keyboard forces you to keep the proper posture and position, so be it.

[andylei]

> A few minutes of daily hand/wrist exercise will completely protect you from RSI, no matter how much typing or mousing you do

this is a completely false statement