This site uses cookies.
Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site,
while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.
For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Poll: Do you prefer to use a specific type or layout of keyboard?
Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
Michele Fauble United States Local time: 10:27 Member (2006) Norwegian to English + ...
QWERTY vs DVORAK
Feb 7, 2016
Mario Chavez wrote:
The QWERTY design in most Western keyboards is the triumph of marketing, not better design and ergonomics. That distinction belongs to the Dvorak design.
The QWERTY design was invented to slow down the typist because fast typing caused the keys to get stuck on manual typewriters. The Dvorak design allows faster typing. The dead weight of tradition ...
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Helen Hagon Local time: 17:27 Member (2011) Russian to English + ...
QWERTY with stickers
Feb 7, 2016
I have a regular QWERTY keyboard with Cyrillic stickers on the bottom right-hand corners of the keys. As I translate RU>EN, the majority of my typing is in English, but I have set the computer up so that I can toggle between RUS and ENG keyboard settings. I wouldn't want to switch to a different layout, as I would have to learn to touch-type all over again.
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Christine Andersen Denmark Local time: 18:27 Member (2003) Danish to English + ...
QWERTY with the extra Danish letters
Feb 7, 2016
I have to have a QWERTY keyboard adapted for Danish, and my favourite is an ancient IBM with very good, springy keys that offer some resistance to my clumsy typing.
I did not have the patience to get used to a colleague's curved keyboard - it did not feel more comfortable. I can type happily for hours without problems on my favourite keyboard.
Of course, it has Å to the right of P, and to the right of L it has Æ and Ø. The puncutation is largely to the right o... See more
I have to have a QWERTY keyboard adapted for Danish, and my favourite is an ancient IBM with very good, springy keys that offer some resistance to my clumsy typing.
I did not have the patience to get used to a colleague's curved keyboard - it did not feel more comfortable. I can type happily for hours without problems on my favourite keyboard.
Of course, it has Å to the right of P, and to the right of L it has Æ and Ø. The puncutation is largely to the right of M, and the various brackets are on the top row with the figures. ▲ Collapse
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Julian Holmes Japan Local time: 02:27 Member (2011) Japanese to English
Thank you, all
Feb 8, 2016
For your input.
It seems that with all the language idiosyncrasies out there, I think that quirky not QWERTY seems the norm.
@Sophie Believe me, you'd find the long space bar a godsend compared to the little short things that are passed off as space bars over here.
A little joke to end this comment:
"Where do astronauts hang out after a hard day's work?"
It seems that with all the language idiosyncrasies out there, I think that quirky not QWERTY seems the norm.
@Sophie Believe me, you'd find the long space bar a godsend compared to the little short things that are passed off as space bars over here.
A little joke to end this comment:
"Where do astronauts hang out after a hard day's work?"
The groan worthy answer is mentioned twice above ▲ Collapse
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Muriel Vasconcellos United States Local time: 10:27 Member (2003) Spanish to English + ...
QWRTY and mechanical
Feb 8, 2016
I'm a very fast typist and a mechanical keyboard is a must for me. They can be very expensive. You could buy a whole computer for what I paid for the one I'm using now.
Subject:
Comment:
The contents of this post will automatically be included in the ticket generated. Please add any additional comments or explanation (optional)
Translation Office 3000 is an advanced accounting tool for freelance translators and small agencies. TO3000 easily and seamlessly integrates with the business life of professional freelance translators.
Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users!
Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value