I have the MS 6000 wireless laser keyboard...sm

• best position and board for typing - getting old
  • I use a pillow that I prop against either my desk or my - me
  • I also transcribe with my keyboard in my lap and....sm - oldtimer
  • Getting Old? So am I - babe
  • Get a keyboard tray for under your desk to keep it low. - Top of monitor should be even with eyeball level.
    • ... to prevent neck strain. Lift it up on something if it's - too low. NM
  • Getting old. - GoGranny
    • I tried a split keyboard once . . . - Ouch!
    • I disagree. To each his own. I have rheumatoid arthritis and....sm - oldtimer
      • Yes to each his own. sm - Anon
        • I demonstrated to my rheumatologist how I transcribe and...sm - oldtimer
  • sore back - mandiemt
    • Sore back - CB
    • Not that expensive - Patti
      • I found one for $5 on ebay-sm - mls
        • I have the MS 6000 wireless laser keyboard...sm - Jus' another MT
        • I use the microsoft wave keyboard - tnmt
          • Yes, that one looks exactly like mine - tnmt

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Wireless simply means that you don't have a wire connecting the keyboard to the computer tower.  There is a unit that plugs into the tower that controls the signal for the mouse and the keyboard, both of which have batteries in them.

As for ergonomic keyboards, opinions on those vary.  I tried the "standard" ergo keyboard from Microsoft and HATED it.  It actually slowed me down.  My sister and a former co-worker love them.   I have seen some interesting keyboards that have the sides of the keypad standing up, so your wrist is in a handshake position (much more neutral for your arms).  They're expensive, though, so I haven't tried them yet. 

http://www.safetype.com/      I saw several people on here talk about the Safetype keyboard and loved it.

http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/    I also then read a review on this keyboard that spoke highly of it. 

I think at some point I'm going to try the Kinesis Freestyle.  That gives a lot more options in terms of wrist position, plus Kinesis also has the ergo mouse as well.

I hooked up the mini receiver to the USB port, put all batteries in as directed, used the CD to install, turned off and then back on computer but when I type on the keyboard or use the mouse, nothing registers.  I have to then hook up my plug in keyboard and mouse (why I am able to type right now). 

What am I doing wrong? 

Thank you in advance!

Go to HP home page and see what they have and then go to Office Depot or Office Max.  Mine cost several thousands but I needed the speed, etc.  But I think that there are several that are under $500.   Too bad we don't live close by I have an old 4P that is a work horse that is just sitting here but I needed the triple drawers and capabilty to do envelopes and so it sits here.  

Good luck.

I'd consider them worth the money if they work.  100.00 here in California.

Jerking my left arm around trying to get from one window to the next has given me a most painful left arm.  Can only think that it is from being tense while typing (stressful job we have; didn't use to be this way) and then moving my arm suddenly and quickly to maneuver.  Tennis elbow is what it feels like but now the shoulder and entire bone aches like it was involved in a horrible injury.  I hope this isn't part of growing old (47).

I have a large HP, three drawer laser printer and I go through 500 sheets of chart note paper, probably another 400 to 600 for consults and letters per month and probably 200  envelopes per week and I seriously use only at the maximum of 3 toners per year and they are $110 per toner recycled.   My printer gets 10,000 to 15,000 copies per toner so about every three to four months I get one.  I spend more on the chart paper than I do the toners.    But that is all figured into my cpl.

I may need to purchase a laser printer as the SOAP sheets that the office I work for sends to me are jamming in my HP ink jet printer. It has to be due to the writing that is being done on these SOAP sheet pages at the top where they fill in pertinent patient info, i.e., name of pt, vitals signs, birth control, etc., as well as how much the paper is being handled, shuffled, corners getting bent, etc. 

I have a new ink jet printer and have always had a problem with these sheets in every ink jet printer I have owned but my newest (and nicest printer thus far) it is happening more than ever before. It is very frustrating and time consuming to deal with this.

I was told that laser printers do not cause this problem as they utilize a different mechanism in printing. So, I may need to purchase a laser printer but would like some recommendations. I cannot afford a lot. I am hoping if I have to do this I can find a good one for around $400. I would appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks so much.

Anybody ever gotten it before? I'm seriously considering it for my upper lip (and maybe chin where there are a few isolated hairs).

I've had electrolysis before, but never saw any improvement over months and months (and lots of $). Even though laser is expensive, I think it'll come out the same or cheaper than electrolysis. And electrolysis was very painful! This is supposed to be a bit painful, but not so bad.

Please share IF you've had laser. What area of the body? How long did it take? Has it been permanent for you?

thanks!

The facial treatments are the least expensive from what I've found in my reasearch, simply because it's a small area. Over the course of time, permanent laser TX wouldn't be any mroe expensive than constant, continued waxing, etc.

That key printing never wear down because the letters are part of the key itself.  They just don't make them that way anymore because it is too expensive to make.  Some of the mechanical keyboards like Cherry have what they double shot key imprinting and the letters are part of the key itself and don't wear off. That IBM keyboard is very noisy from the type of keyswitch it has so you may not like that.  Logitech and Belkin make some membrane switch keyboards that are supposed to have longer lasting key imprints.  I have a logitech that has the longer lasting key imprints and it is pretty good.  You have to look on the specs to find out if has the longer lasting key printing.

I have experimented so much with keyboards and have done a lot of research.  Way too much info.  

Okay, any lefties use this keyboard? How long did it take to get used to? I use my left thumb for the space bar and I notice on a diagram of the keys that I would always be hitting the backspace key.

I'm really interested in getting a better keyboard. I destroyed my left hand and wrist the other week when I fell because I'm becoming a real klutz.

I bought the Soft Flex gloves, but they only help a little bit. My production is down because of it and it's driving me crazy. I can only type an hour without stopping and then have to rest the hand for some time.

I did buy a Microsoft 2000 keyboard but have yet to recieve it. Is this a good one?

Do you use a keyboard tray with it or just set it on the desk? Do you think a kayboard tray would be the least expensive item right now that would help with a straight keyboard?

Any info you can provide to help me in making any decision would be greatfully appreciated.

'Scuse me for being old school, but I've only ever used a straight keyboard.

For longtime comfort which is best - split keyboard mounted on chair arms or split keyboard to be used on the desk?

Also, why the preference over split keyboards that come totally apart versus split keyboards that are permanently connected at the top?

I want to revamp my office and there are so many different options.

I have 4 systems throughout the house on wireless from my cable company since my cable line only comes in at one corner of the house and it's way to costly to run it elsewhere.

Wireless has been working fine for me. 

I am so sick of all the wires! I have a cable modem, router, mouse, and keyboard all with wires, a laptop in my house with a cable modem plugged in by Ethernet, The wires drive me batty!

So what can I do to eliminate some? If I want to use the laptop in an area of the house not near the modem, how can I use the wireless net on it if we aren't in a wi-fi zone? Would a wireless router work?

i went wireless, use a router downstairs and installed (myself) an adapter to upstairs computer.......After a few weeks of frustration, turned out the adapter wasn't installed good enough so i just had to push a little harder and all the prongs connected.  Now my daughter is on wireless.  I believe Linksys (what I have) reaches 500 feet.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Cindi