After using the ZSA Moonlander split keyboard and comparing it to the fixed Planck EZ keyboard I have made some interesting discoveries. Namely that the commonly cited advantage for the split keyboard isn't actually an advantage at all!

I'm talking about the issue of wrist angle when typing on a fixed keyboard being a problem. In fact the vertical key columns on a fixed keyboard turns out to be quite appropriate for when your hands are meeting in front of you for a fixed keyboard.

Many people seem to think that because your hands are in front of you your wrists must be angled to use the keyboard - this isn't true and in fact the ergonomic neutral wrist position is used for both the fixed keyboard and the split keyboard.

However the split keyboard does have other advantages and I explore those in this video. From my perspective this seems to be mainly in terms of the impact on your back, chest and shoulders. It's about how your shoulder blades/scapulars and your lats are engaged while typing on the split keyboard.

The keyboards I'm using in this video are the ZSA Moonlander and the Planck EZ. Check them out here: http://zsa.io

Check out the other keyboard videos on my channel page too:    / benvallack  

Obviously I am not a medical professional and none of the advice in this video, or any on my channel, constitute medical advice - if you have problems with repetitive strain injuries from computer use you should seek professional advice. This video is purely for entertainment purposes and my own personal opinions.

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