Hi Jori
Thank you for an interesting and thoughtful article
I have used an ergonomic keyboard for years, and hadn't realised about the "6" being on the other side! Guess it shows I don't use numbers... (though in my job I do - I vary but I will sometimes use the number keypad to the right - I am always amazed at how fast some people can use that).
I like the Microsoft keyboard and it feels it gives good wrist support. I touch type and found I could adjust to it fairly easily. It takes up more space than a standard keyboard, but the benefits for me are great - good support. easier access tokeys etc.
I remember years ago (over 10, less than 15) attending an event about adapted/ergonomic equipment for people who found it difficult to use standard computers. They had some amazing designs at that time - I think some of them probably didn't do well enought to succeed. They also had earlier versions of Dragon there, and at that time i6 was felt that Dragon responded better to male/lower voices.