Discussion Ask HN: Keyboard for software engineer? Hello, I'm a software engineer and I’ve never had a decent keyboard. My last one’s just died, and this $8 stand-in is awful.This time, I want to get something for my PC that makes my 8-10 hour/day programming/writing easier on my fingers and wrists.I have small hands (full-stretch span from 1st to 4th finger: 12cm/5” - on a MBP, hitting Return with my forefinger on ‘J’ is not comfortable)I’ve also been straining my shoulder, so need tenkeyless or smaller, such that my mouse isn’t so far out.What do you use, what do you recommend, and why? 5 points pbowyer 11 years ago 11 comments
This time, I want to get something for my PC that makes my 8-10 hour/day programming/writing easier on my fingers and wrists.
I have small hands (full-stretch span from 1st to 4th finger: 12cm/5” - on a MBP, hitting Return with my forefinger on ‘J’ is not comfortable)
I’ve also been straining my shoulder, so need tenkeyless or smaller, such that my mouse isn’t so far out.
What do you use, what do you recommend, and why?