Items tagged as ergonomics

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop

Microsoft’s had a line of ergonomic keyboards for a while, and they’ve announced a new one: the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop. I used its predecessor, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, but didn’t like how wide it was. My mouse was too far to the right, which caused pain in my shoulder. The new keyboard is much narrower, having ditched the keypad.…

OneLessDesk

The desks of most people I know are huge, clunky monstrosities, much larger than any of them actually requires. We’re talking about desks that take up 1/4 of a room here. I’ve helped some of my friends move those kinds of desks from one house to another, and what a pain that is. I think from now on, I’m going to start…

The Vool Wooden Laptop Stand

The Vool Wooden Laptop Stand is a far cry from the angular, aluminum laptop stands we’ve linked to in the past. While those products certainly have their place, this thing is far more … warm. The Vool stand is handcrafted from hand-picked pieces of pine from the Finnish-Russian border. Its height makes it far more ergonomic than using a notebook sitting on…

Lifta Desk Organizer

I’m currently using an old Apple IIGS to keep my Cinema Display up at the correct height. However, there are far better options. The Lifta Desk Organizer is a fine-looking stand that not only keeps things ergonomically correct, but even offers a place to store peripherals. Available in early 2013, the $95 desk accessory can be pre-ordered in plywood, oak, or (my…

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Speaking of keyboards, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is the Cadillac of input devices. Featuring a split design with angled keys and a cushioned palm rest, the 4000 is built to keep the user having natural hand, wrist, and forearm position. It might be gigantic and ugly, but if you’re serious about keeping RSI away (or are already fighting it), this…