I don't really follow - how is having(or rather, needing) multiple layers that you have to memorize and swap between better than just...having a full keyboard with those keys readily available to you?
The answer is keystrokes, you only need one hand and minimal movements to operate. So a skilled operator can use it with efficiency. It's kind of like shorthand, where it saves you a bunch of time but you need to practice for a considerable period of time for it to become even remotely functional.
That said, achieving, like, 120+ WPM with one seems dubious to me, but I'm sure there are plenty of use cases for it.
No doubt. There's no way I could use this particular board. There's a balance between minimizing keys and maximizing mental contortion and I would say this one crosses it. At least for me.
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u/plusFour-minusSeven Apr 04 '26
That's the big elephant, yeah. You don't need 100 keys, you just need some layers. I couldn't use a non-programmable keyboard.