TypeMatrix is an American computer keyboard design and manufacturing company specializing in ergonomic TCO99-compliant keyboards, and is based in Santa Barbara, California. The company was founded in 1990 by Henry Webber, who set out to design a superior ergonomic keyboard to alleviate typing pain and prevent the development of typing injuries. The most popular TypeMatrix product is the TypeMatrix 2030 Keyboard.
Design and Ergonomics
TypeMatrix keyboards are significantly different from standard computer keyboards. The primary difference is its matrix architecture (straight vertical key columns), which is intended to increase typing accuracy and decrease wrist distortion. Large centered ← Backspace and ↵ Enter keys move usage of some of the most-used keys from the pinky to the index finger. TypeMatrix keyboards are designed to have a smaller footprint and decrease the reaching distance to a user's mouse, in an attempt to lessen arm and shoulder stress.
TypeMatrix products support the Dvorak typing method and can switch from QWERTY to Dvorak modes. F2 102 and F3 106 don't use Fn codes on the keyboard skin. ↑, ↓, ←, → are used with Fn + J N M <+, On Ezreach keyboards, O+Tab ↹ becomes O.
Size and Weight
- Length: 12.75 inches (324 mm)
- Width: 5.25 inches (133 mm)
- Height: 0.5 inches (12.7 mm)
- Weight: 1.56 pounds (709 grams)
Key Specifications
- Standard size: 19 mm center to center spacing
- Switch lifecycle: 10 million strokes
- Travel: 3.0 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Force: 55 gm ± 10 gm
- Switch: membrane technology with "double-scissors" mechanism
External links
- Official site
- Ergonomic study (company's site)
- Promotional video Comparison to traditional keyboards
- Crap Keyboards Hurt Your Business Product review, usage tips
- TypeMatrix 2030 Product page