To anyone that has used these in serious training routines for long lengths of time: Does this develop discomfort when typing?
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They'll probably cause some joint pain and muscle soreness for a few days after use the first couple weeks. After that, if you have problems you may want to use them less, which has solved practically all the issues I have had. Even if you lift heavy weights, like I do, you have to remember that you have not specifically trained your grip before. You have to build up to it.
65478
Your fingertips will be all torn up from the metal handles,and you won't be able to type.
65479
Absolutely not. But get a different brand. Wood or plastic grip. The metal and sandpaper grip kill your hands. Cold and uncomfortable.
65480
Not really. It will of course stiffen your muscles a bit when starting out but it doesn't affect hand and finger movement at all.
1769735
No, I barely notice it. But I type with an external keyboard 60-70% of the time.
1891183
You can take them off or leave them on. That's it. No adjustments other than that. One thing I will add. I do medical transcription and type about 25,000 to 30,000 lines a month and the main letters already started wearing off after less than 30 days. I returned it and amazon have me a new one. I would suggest that if you type this much that you put a drop of clear fingernail polish over the letters before you use it. This is working for me. I love the keyboard
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I have. Yes, it worked ok ... I found I tended to move slowly on it because it's a pretty bouncy movement for typing, but at least you're moving a bit. I tended to use it when I was reading.
1624681
I am typing this answer on the keyboard. The keys are soft and type pretty well.You have to go back and correct some stuff but not any more than usual.
1838913
i've had major sticking issues. maybe i've got a defective one because almost every other key sticks. It's very annoying and makes typing a pain in the butt. This is not the smooth typing experience I'm used to.
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When it comes to typing I found myself typing juuuuust a touch heavier. However after about a week or so the skin itself started to have this "broken in" feel to it and now I know it's there but as far as typing I'm pretty much back to my normal. Hope this helped. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
847957
I can wear these and type at about 90% of my usual typing speed for about an hour. Then my hands need a break from the gloves for awhile.
1110055
10 yrs on my QC2's still work well on the SFO - ICN run. Sweat is not a problem but they can be uncomfortable when you fall asleep on your side. My pads lasted 5 yrs and then the surface started to flake away. It seemed like I had black dandruff... Replacement pads are pricey but cheap versions are available (I can't vouch for the quality)
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I've got longer than average fingers and relatively big, although not stubby fingers and I've actually found that I can use the keyboard quite comfortably. I don't write books or long essays, but I do find myself typing on it often, usually for periods of about 10-15min or less. At work I have to type constantly and I find that I like this keyboard better than the slightly bigger one at work that has bigger keys.
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I use it all of the time and find it quite comfortable. I'm taking multiple classes and use it as my only writing implement in every one- note-taking as well as homework.Good luck!Sam
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I don't get a headache, but I just don't find them comfortable after prolonged use. I would definitely not use these for prolonged use. I can't imagine a better quality microphone at this price, though.
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Typing is ok, but for using the mouse I use a mouse pad on top of the arm rest at times. Really wish the arm rest was softer, it's a problem. ..
701022
I have a fairly thick silicon skin on my iPad and they don't work with it. To be honest I don't put them together to use the keyboard. I'll type with the keyboard and walk around leaving my iPad on a table. I also will sit at a table typing and prop my iPad where I can see it. I enjoy having the flexibility. I was kind of annoyed about it at first but it doesn't bother me.
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No they are not. They are also not "clicky" they are somewhat "spongey" feeling, I had to return mine as whenever I hit the Space bar it also activated "+" which had bad results when typing ANYTHING!
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It's a little awkward to type with since it wants to keep your thumb and wrist from moving. Typing is possible, I find that I tend to hit the space bar a lot by accident with the brace on. Also I imagine it's be real hard to play any video games as well due to decreased mobility.
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That depends on what your definition of comfortable is. I preferred this over two other brands that I tried because 1) the surface is relatively friction-free: your hands and wrists glide across it with minimal effort which makes it easier to type quickly and 2) it is heavy enough that it doesn't move, which would be a distraction when typing.