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tyoprofessor t1_itotmtt wrote

Reply to comment by btgrant76 in I got some silent switches so I can Waka at work by btgrant76

Is ortho easier to use

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iwasjusttwittering t1_itpjmoy wrote

Maybe.

There's a learning curve; if you're already used to the standard layout, it's doubtful, whether it's worth the effort, or not, because the alleged benefits are questionable.

A columnar layout (like Kinesis Advantage, Keyboardio etc.) at least has the added value in reflecting different finger lengths.

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btgrant76 OP t1_itptgu9 wrote

To further elaborate, I would say that there’s some ease-of-use at play when most reaching from the home row is either up or down rather than almost always angled. But I’m not about to make any claims about it being an unqualified good or anything.

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