Photos: An alphabetical keyboard

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  • Parkinson's New Standard Keyboards

    Parkinson's New Standard Keyboards

    Electrical engineer John Parkinson developed the concept for this keyboard in time for last year's Consumer Electronics Show, but had no prototype to display. At this year's show, in Las Vegas, he'll have keyboards on hand that reflect his design, which he says is more efficient than the QWERTY layout.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

    Not everyone sees the need to move away from QWERTY. Ergonomically friendly keyboards, such as this one from Microsoft, are a staple of cubicle life.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Keys-U-See keyboard

    Keys-U-See keyboard

    This variation on the standard QWERTY keyboard is intended for people with vision problems. This is the Keys-U-See model from The Key Connection.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • IBM Shark

    IBM Shark

    IBM has developed Shark, an advanced pen-based shorthand method that allows users to input words into mobile devices by tracing them letter by letter on a virtual keyboard. Pictured is the shorthand for the word "layout" on a QWERTY keyboard.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Ergodex DX1 Input System

    Ergodex DX1 Input System

    Some designs don't even look much like a keyboard. The Ergodex DX1 Input System, which is primarily aimed at game enthusiasts, includes a pad, a removable tray, 25 numbered keys with a storage tray, preprinted labels, an installation CD and a quick-start guide.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Electrical engineer John Parkinson's answer to the illogic of the QWERTY keyboard.

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Parkinson's New Standard Keyboards

Electrical engineer John Parkinson developed the concept for this keyboard in time for last year's Consumer Electronics Show, but had no prototype to display. At this year's show, in Las Vegas, he'll have keyboards on hand that reflect his design, which he says is more efficient than the QWERTY layout.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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