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sarduchi t1_jc71wg6 wrote

Been seeing this thing a lot recently... it looks horrible to use and has a ~$400 price tag. Hard pass. An actual controller and keyboard seems better and frankly more transportable.

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Soulphite t1_jc738f8 wrote

But the trips away from the desk are purposeful mini vacations. No thanks!

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Cranky0ldguy t1_jc73hwb wrote

Just staying at your desk seems a much better (and cheaper) method of staying productive.

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mattcoady t1_jc75w7d wrote

Replying to sarduchi (#2,228,613)

A guy I used to work with had a split keyboard and he attached each half to the outsides of his chair so he could type with his arms at his sides. Needless to say this lasted for just a couple weeks.

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vistopher t1_jc7921p wrote

nice gimmick. I bet it's terrible to use.

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BandwagonEffect t1_jc7b8vq wrote

For the low low price of $400 and your sanity you too can turn yourself into Edward Keyboard Hands

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The_Slad t1_jc7iz4x wrote

I wander the office with express purpose of not being productive.

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jamesmon t1_jc7k3y4 wrote

Replying to Cranky0ldguy (#2,228,699)

Yeah, when I’m wandering, the last thing I want to be doing is typing. I got up to take a break for a second. It’s kind of funny thinking about the brainstorming sessions to end up with this type of shit. Like who are they imagining is wanting this?

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BringTheSpain t1_jc7kj8r wrote

I like how it 40 years we went from "computers are going to give us a 20 hour, 4 day work week" to "hey we invented this thing so you can keep working even while you're going to get water or take a shit btw mandatory overtime"

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EvulRabbit t1_jc7kyet wrote

Make sure you buy the ultra mega extended warranty! You will need it.

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SuperGameTheory t1_jc7md88 wrote

Oh good, I was wondering how I could stay more productive. Can't be killing productivity with things like getting up and walking. /s

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gracie20012 t1_jc7mu6v wrote

Reminds me of a twiddler , which might be better…

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3-DMan t1_jc7ot6x wrote

I guess Graboid was taken.

It's time for a new PowerGlove!

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deeptechnology t1_jc7ox5m wrote

Usually I just have a wireless keyboard next to the shitter to do my work

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TrumpetSC2 t1_jc7qizn wrote

Alternative keyboard layouts really aren’t worth the effort of reprogramming my brain. I tried to play starcraft on one of those split keyboards ppl use for fps games and my brain almost fell out of my ears

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Niyuu t1_jc7qxtv wrote

At this price I'd rather buy a steam deck

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digital t1_jc7r2qy wrote

They should have named it "I can't believe it's not a Clacker!"

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ObiFloppin t1_jc7r9vh wrote

Replying to sarduchi (#2,228,613)

I'm sure it's not a coincidence that OP is a power user, wonder if someone is paying to have it promoted here.

Kinda strange this post is getting upvoted despite the fact everyone seems to hate it

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hodl_4_life t1_jc7t2vq wrote

Replying to BringTheSpain (#2,229,601)

I never believe the catchy sound bites and news titles about how these technological advances are going to help anyone but the most exploitative members of society.

In a capitalist system EVERYTHING is designed with exploitation and profits in mind.

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Deadlymonkey t1_jc7v8ys wrote

There’s already something (kinda) like this called a razer tartarus for less than a quarter of the price.

Not really the same I guess, but as someone who struggle to go from controller to keyboard this actually helped bridge the gap a lot.

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Vicarious103 t1_jc7vtn0 wrote

I wonder the office so I DONT have to be productive

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essaitchthrowaway3 t1_jc7w2q0 wrote

A heavily compromised keyboard turns into a heavily compromised controller.

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SubtleScuttler t1_jc7w4mj wrote

Who the fuck thought this was worth investing in and producing?

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Palachrist t1_jc7y0lu wrote

LGR will test this out in 30 years and tell us it was pretty cool but the practicality just isn’t there. This isn’t to downplay his reviews, only to make fun of these kinds of gimmicks. I’m fairly positive he’s done atleast one device similar to this if it hasn’t been done by the various other tech channels.

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spanman112 t1_jc7y1mi wrote

i'm one of the weirdo's that games with a mouse and keypad that had a thumbstick on it (Razer Orbweaver), so i'm always interested to see new tech that is similar. But my god that is the worst attempt at this i've ever seen. Comfort, design, ease of use, there's not one redeeming quality of that thing other than it is indeed, a keyboard. So if you want a 400 keyboard that doubles as a rage inducing controller that will give you CT, this is the keyboard for you!

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mendeleyev1 t1_jc7y3ua wrote

Can we not just have a keyboard that operates like our phones. Such that it has a digital display and we can just swipe our fingers over the letters and predictive AI figures out what I meant?

Test retyping using that on my iPhone 7.

Can we nor just have a keyboard that operates like our phones. Such b that it has a digital display and we b can just b swipe or fingers over the letters and predictive ai figures out wh at I meant?

Not bad. Can we just have that if they wanna do dumb peripherals?

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McRedditz t1_jc7ymri wrote

I can use that as a face mask too.

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spacehog1985 t1_jc7zqid wrote

Can’t wait to troll around the office holding a keyboard that makes me look like an accordion player

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januarytwentysecond t1_jc7zvlz wrote

Everyone in this thread has insufficient fear of carpal tunnel syndrome. $400 may be too much for this thing, but dear god I need a controller-ergo keyboard in my life. Every time I touch a mouse, the right half of my wrist files a complaint. My dad just got surgery on his elbow and I'm staring down the barrel of a lifetime of professional computer usage. If I keep using a flat keyboard, my hands are doomed. I'm going to be in the retirement home playing starcraft with my feet if this keeps up.

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Stars_And_Garters t1_jc80tpg wrote

I am a full time programmer, full time work from home. I'm struggling to understand the use of this. Coding from bed with a giant monitor? The problem with typing while you're walking is you can't see what you're typing or check your results...

Am I being a dunce?

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torquelit t1_jc82yn3 wrote

I can’t though since I type Y with my left hand

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NeuroticKnight t1_jc836m2 wrote

I always love technology that solves the problem that no one has by inventing a problem no one had.

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flatearthvaxxer t1_jc83rpg wrote

Wow I wanted to invent something like this but it folds the lower letters so you can’t fat finger the z and x key with wasd

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EPA-PoopBandit t1_jc8ceiv wrote

On this is perfect! I’m terrible at typing but great at playing the accordion. My troubles are solved.

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Ok_Ebb_5201 t1_jc8fbkb wrote

I’ll buy a Logitech keyboard and a controller separate for less. Not a big deal to have both. But you’re going to see “influencers” using it so I’m sure some will sell

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ThatHurt255 t1_jc8fcjb wrote

Article smells like it was dipped in a litre of Ad money liquor

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WittyUnwittingly t1_jc8fxu7 wrote

I too have stared at the back of my Xbox Elite Controller and said "What would this be like with 10 times as many paddles?"

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Gnarlstone t1_jc8oijo wrote

Glad to see Weird Al’s tech start up is doing well.

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angrybox1842 t1_jc8qw58 wrote

The thing is most people still look at their keyboards at least somewhat. This is neat but too much work for the average user.

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Dickmusha t1_jc8s0wa wrote

Just because we can doesn't mean we should

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flippydifloop t1_jc8wlqd wrote

i thought it was somekind of lightweight bulletproof vest for schools for a second.

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Greninja5097 t1_jc9504k wrote

This looks like it wouldn’t be great for working, but if I was making a low budget sci fi movie it might be good for like a control panel or something.

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dss539 t1_jc9eqzh wrote

>BECAUSE IT IS JUST COOL

>It's cool, so I want one. As a front-line engineer who calls himself a high-tech engineer, it is natural that I want to have a cool device and use it well.
If I could use it, I would feel that I am a person who can do it.
That's why I want to use it.
That's the only reason why I want to use it.

This is some of the best copy ever written by the human race. Please include this on the gold plates in future Voyager probes.

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DFrostedWangsAccount t1_jc9ky84 wrote

Replying to dkran (#2,230,210)

Dvorak is (supposed to be) an improvement for touch typists. It's not, but typing on a phone isn't touch typing so either way idk why someone would do that.

All the vowels are on the left side so I hope he's at least left handed and not constantly having to reach the far side of his screen

I use Colemak at my desktop and QWERTY on the phone.

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Unable_Wrongdoer2250 t1_jca4mro wrote

I'm a fan of all sorts of different input mechanisms and have a small collection. I have a left hand only keyboard, spaceball, razr hydra, grifta, etc. I'll certainly be passing on this. It's just a bad idea. There's a controller called Azeron that you could easily map the entire keyboard to if you get both left and right hand, they're a bit pricey though

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imforit t1_jcadyxc wrote

Replying to TrumpetSC2 (#2,229,954)

StarCraft is sort of unique in that you use most of the keyboard, and reflex memory to hit the right letter or number key is a big deal.

Other game classes may take to different control schemes better.

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imforit t1_jcaf2gx wrote

Replying to januarytwentysecond (#2,230,485)

Carpal tunnel syndrome is primarily genetic. For some people with tighter tunnels certain actions may trigger it. I had release surgery on both my hands last year, after my parent and sibling also had it years ago. If you're being bothered that badly you need to go to a hand doctor.

Ergonomics are important, and every person is entitled to their comfort and custom environment. This behemoth might work for some people, but it does not appear to be informed by any ergonomics science whatsoever, so personally I wouldn't recommend this specific product to anyone for ergonomic reasons.

Edit: Also, if your pain is in the outer half of your hand or wrist, that may be your Ulnar tunnel. The carpal tunnel contains nerves for the thumb, first two fingers, and half of the ring finger.

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imforit t1_jcaft4d wrote

Replying to spanman112 (#2,230,402)

All I want is a mouse-based gaming setup with an analog thumbstick to move around.

My example motivation is Cyberpunk 2077, where WASD works fine until you get in a vehicle, at which point a stick is so much better but apparently this is a weird stance to take.

How's the Orbweaver for you? Clearly you like it if you admit to it on the internet

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Neohedron t1_jcagnyr wrote

Those joints look like a fantastic point of failure.

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spanman112 t1_jcb4t2w wrote

Replying to imforit (#2,234,963)

it's good, but as with all things razor, the build is cheap. I'm on my 3rd one and this one has some drift from time to time. Cleaning it with some contact cleaner usually fixed it right up. But i don't think they make them anymore. But they do have something similar called the Tartus i think, I used to have that one as well. I like them both, but ideally i would like one with a legit thumbstick.

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spanman112 t1_jcbw4mf wrote

Replying to imforit (#2,237,685)

oh yeah they bind to whatever you want, but either way it's a keyboard key so it's only slightly better

the only one i've seen with a true analog stick was the Logitech G13 ... but they don't make them anymore, maybe ebay?

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spanman112 t1_jcbxxj2 wrote

Replying to imforit (#2,237,685)

just found this: https://www.amazon.com/Azeron-Cyborg-Gaming-Keypad-Programmable/dp/B0B3YB78JR/?encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=wSJWe&content-id=amzn1.sym.bc5f3394-3b4c-4031-8ac0-18107ac75816&pf_rd_p=bc5f3394-3b4c-4031-8ac0-18107ac75816&pf_rd_r=S9Q8438T1SP0C9S2CGZX&pd_rd_wg=cc6Rp&pd_rd_r=e98f99ad-0ff9-4151-8ea6-8f15c6460ad7&ref=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

A little pricy for something that looks that odd. I could see that either being super comfortable ... or super annoying because of all the missclicks i feel like i would hit.

But if you happen to try it and like it, please let me know!

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tmih93 t1_jcvp8gh wrote

> Does the Grab Shell look like the most ergonomic way to type? No, and we imagine there’s going to be a bit of a learning curve to mastering touch typing on it—especially for hunt and peck typists. It also weighs in at around 950 grams, so it’s got a bit of heft to it, potentially making hours long coding sessions in bed a challenge unless users beef up their arm muscles.

Nope!

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