Keyboard X-Bows protect against carpal tunnel syndrome

Keyboard X-Bows protect against carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome, more commonly known as carpal tunnel syndrome, is a real scourge for those whose work is connected with computers and large amounts of typing programmers, editors and so on. This disease affects all those who by profession often have to perform monotonous flexor-extensor movements of the hands. In the IT field that can help so-called “ergonomic” keyboards (they are sometimes called by the term A-shaped).

Due to the characteristic location of the keys the wrists of the user are located otherwise, what prevents the median nerve of the wrist, and that is what is causing tunnel syndrome. Typically, such keyboards employ either a primitive dome, or, more rarely, scissor mechanics. But the wave of popularity of mechanical keyboards, a model that might interest those who are already faced with a very unpleasant pain in the wrists.

X-Bows created by Dr. Seago Wang (Wang Sigo), differs from the traditional ergonomic models by not only using mechanical switches, but also an optimized layout. Generally, A-shaped keyboard uses a conventional layout, and the Creator of the X-Bows is convinced that it is not optimal for this class of solutions. Overall, the keyboard is X-Bows looks normal for an ergonomic model and resembles a shortened model mechanical keyboards — it does not have the right blocks editing and set of numbers.

But upon closer examination it is clear that some keys, such as BackSpace or Enter, located in additional places in the center of the keyboard under the glowing logo. There are additional Ctrl and Shift, and the size of Alt significantly increased. The space bar double, but also big enough to miss it is simply impossible. Interface wired, but detachable cable uses a USB type-a connector C.

As switches are used Gatreon, you can choose between “blue”, “red”, “brown” or “black” options, similar models Cherry MX. Provides RGB illumination, is configured with a proprietary application. To order this interesting new product on Kickstarter for $119, and it is inexpensive because after the launch it into mass production the price will rise to $200. The required amount has already been collected and the first deliveries will begin in December of this year.

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