Essentially a full keyboard in your hands, with a trackball
Steep learning curve, short warranty
AlphaGrips AG-5 handheld keyboard aims to revolutionize input devices. While there certainly is an extremely steep learning curve, this unique keyboard and trackball may find a place with those users who want to input text and other data without sitt...
As many keys and key combos as the average keyboard; comfortable "desk-free" computing and natural vertical hand position; trackball; compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux.
Huge learning curve; some games will require more power from the trackball; lock buttons (caps, num, Fn) disable shortcut combos; would be nice if it had wireless support; no scroll wheel.
If youre willing to invest the time and effort, you probably wont regret it later on. The implications of this device are positive: "desk free" and comfortable to use. ...
Abstract: In 1874 a company called Sholes and Glidden developed the QWERTY keyboard layout for their typewriters in order to decrease the frequency of mechanical failure. Although modern keyboards have little in common with their antiquated ancestors, the tradit...
