How to Get a Dvorak Keyboard for Ergonomics

Posted Sep 14, 2009 by guitarguy / comments 0 comments / Print / Font Size Decrease font size Increase font size

The Dvorak keyboard was designed in the thirties by Doctor August Dvorak, a professor of education. This design for the Dvorak Keyboard was initially intended for the typewriter, but is actually used in some high end ergonomic keyboards. Despite the benefits it has for ergonomic computerworkstation applications...

How to Get a Dvorak Keyboard for Ergonomics

The Dvorak keyboard was designed in the thirties by Doctor August Dvorak, a professor of education. This design for the Dvorak Keyboard was initially intended for the typewriter, but is actually used in some high end ergonomic keyboards. Despite the benefits it has for ergonomic computer workstation applications, it has failed to catch on and replace the more traditional QWERTY keyboard.

  1. Collectors can find typewriters which make use of this layout. This doesn’t really help anyone with ergonomic computer workstation benefits in mind, but it is a way to get your hands on one. They are traditionally very expensive and are only traded in certain circles due to both their popularity and the amount of them actually in existence.

  2. High end computer keyboards often make use of a similar system. These are intended for ergonomic computer workstations. These also are difficult to find because they are extremely expensive, often custom made. This is not an item you can purchase on any website and even where you can find them, they are not classified based on their origins, and rather they are portrayed as cutting edge ergonomic computer workstation technology.

  3. If you simply want to know more about a Dvorak Keyboard for ergonomics, you can look to literature. There are tons of books and periodicals on the subject of ergonomic computer workstations which address the benefits of the style as well as historical documentation on the matter.

  4. The last thing you can do if you are dead set on a Dvorak Keyboard for ergonomics is to purchase keyboard labeling stickers for your QWERTY keyboard. The stickers will change your existing keyboards layout. Most OS’ offer this layout as an option so you can begin using it to improve your ergonomic computer workstation efficiently and inexpensively.

Tips & Warnings

  • The keyboard is just one element in an ergonomic computer workstation.
  • If you are going to purchase the stickers, get a couple sets so you can fix them if they peel off or begin to wear.

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