Edit: alright just read more about it, how intrusive is the layering in practice? Thinking about excel I use a ton of function keys for kb shortcuts and the numpad as well but I am sure you can get a standalone split numpad setup too.
It takes getting used to, of course, but at least for me, it quickly became second nature. So no, I don't miss having more keys, in fact, having a num pad right under my right hand (rather than having to move my hand and arm to the right) is quicker as I don't have to find the right spot twice.
As for quicker... I type about as fast on this as I used to on a regular board, but this is more about ergonomics and comfort than about raw speed.
For what it's worth: I'm a developer-gone-sysadmin, so I spend a decent amount thinking and/or cursing computers, typing is only part of the job. Plenty of IP addresses, though, so I get my numbers in. There's some documentation and blogging as well, so long form text.
Because the Sweep is based on the Ferris, which was designed by someone who is a bit of a Rust but, apparently. For the Sweep, it was given a broom, of course.
Don't you need numbers though
Cool kb though 😎
Edit: alright just read more about it, how intrusive is the layering in practice? Thinking about excel I use a ton of function keys for kb shortcuts and the numpad as well but I am sure you can get a standalone split numpad setup too.
Does this setup make you faster?
It takes getting used to, of course, but at least for me, it quickly became second nature. So no, I don't miss having more keys, in fact, having a num pad right under my right hand (rather than having to move my hand and arm to the right) is quicker as I don't have to find the right spot twice.
As for quicker... I type about as fast on this as I used to on a regular board, but this is more about ergonomics and comfort than about raw speed.
For what it's worth: I'm a developer-gone-sysadmin, so I spend a decent amount thinking and/or cursing computers, typing is only part of the job. Plenty of IP addresses, though, so I get my numbers in. There's some documentation and blogging as well, so long form text.
Very cool, got me thinking about one ngl. It isnt cheap though by the looks of it!