Computer newbs kick QWERTY to the curb

Sharon Vaknin | Jan 30, 2009

Finally, a keyboard that makes sense.
(Credit: Fast Finger Keyboard)

Say goodbye to QWERTY because a new revolution of keyboards has begun. Call her crazy, but Faith Quintavell, the creator of the Fast Finger Keyboard, has released a keyboard whose keys are in the order of the ABC's.

After she noticed a store clerk use what she calls the 'hunt and peck" method of typing, she was inspired and created this intuitive keyboard. The Fast Finger Keyboard is especially helpful for beginner typists, as they can simply plug in the keyboard, and begin typing (assuming they know their ABCs) Like the Keyboard for Blondes, this keyboard has the quick IM keys with phrases like "LOL", "CYA", and "BTW". Additionally, if not everyone in the household wants to give up QWERTY, the keyboard can be switched by pressing a special button.

Perhaps with this keyboard, gramps can answer your emails a little quicker, and your kid sister can get on MySpace a little sooner. For US$27.95, the keyboard can be purchased on her Web site, and will soon be available on US Amazon.com

Via CNET.com

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Devlin

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Devlin says...
This will only be bad for its users in the long run.

Jan 30, 2009 17:21

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PSmith says...
I've got a better idea: how about a QWERTY USB keyboard without those three useless Lose95 keys? For sloppy typists, especially those playing games, having those damned menus pop up in the middle of something is infuriating. Ripping the keys off the keyboard is no solution, it leaves gaps for things to fall into.

Feb 16, 2009 01:10

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