New Keyboard Has Just 53 Keys

Enigma5O writes to tell us The Tech Zone is reporting on a new style of keyboard with just 53 keys. Departing from the normal QWERTY keyboard setup the 'New Standard Keyboard' designed by John Parkinson measures just 12.5 inches wide x 5 inches deep x 1 inch thick and is arranged in alphabetical order. The keyboard has been designed with ergonomics in mind keeping all keys within easy reach of the home position. The only question is, will everyone be willing to relearn how to type?

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Re:One word anwser

[Anonymous Coward]

The only question is, will everyone be willing to relearn how to type?

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Re:Pictures

[bje2]

Um, even with safe search on, what is up with that 2nd pic???

I created a new type of car

[hedleyroos]

It has only a gas pedal. You have to pull the door handle and hit gas simultaneously to brake.

I switched the gearlever from the traditional five to a more ergonomical two gears and second gear is the default. Studies have proven that more motorists pull away in second.

We expect this new model to replace traditional models around the same time DVORAK replaces QWERTY.

Re:My Theory of Keyboard Design

[zippthorne]

That's true, spanish is easy to use. Just like mac. French is even easier, and they have a bureau to stamp out unfrench words, keeping it closed and proprietary - windows. English is a bit more open-source. As a result, it seems to have incorporated just about every word under the sun, so really it should only be used by hardcore language hobbyists.