Wave Keyboard or Split Ergo Keyboard?

The one you get used to using. Personally, I can't use either of them... but I couldn't use a trackpad either until I was forced to use one.

You have to determine what "fits" your style.

Personally, I prefer a regular keyboard. I've been using the standard layout for so long, I'm pretty set in my ways and not all that iinterested in changing at this point. Besides, I move among several computers in my daily tasks...

If you routinely move from one computer to another, then you either will need to have your keyboard of choice for each computer you use, or move keyboard one back and forth a lot. From a compatibility standpoint, this isn't a big deal, as most systems handle external USB keyboards automatically. Some can take up to 30 seconds to recognize the new keyboard, but all is fine once it does.

The problem with getting really, blinding fast speeds is getting used to the entire keyboard. It may seem silly, but even something as small as moving between a notebook keyboard, with it's relatively short keystoke to an external one with a longer keystroke or different key "pressure" or spring rate on each key can make a difference in your speed. There are other factors as well, such as the placement of some keys. Yes, the maiin keyboard is usually in the same layout, but some keys around the periphery tend to be shifted depending on the keyboard. For example, many notebook keyboards shift the location of the "arrow" keypad, and the end, page up, page down, home and delete keys are in odd places compared to a full size keyboard like you'd use on a workstation or desktop computer. Even typing numbers can slow you down a lot if you are used to using the keypad, then move to a notebook that doesn't have one.

What you get used to can be your fastest keyboard type. If you want to dedicate the time to learning a new keyboard layout, you may be able to achieve faster speeds. However, if you move back and forth, you may actually slow down on all of the different types you use because you will be continually "adjusting" as you move back and forth.

Depending on the reason for a desire for faster input, and the environment you are in, you may want to consider using a speech to text application like Dragon Naturally Speaking. Many people find they can speak their content, then edit it quicker than they can just type it in. I'm sure it is slower at the start, primarily because you have to learn to speak a bit more distinctly, but overall, it looks like a viable method of increasing your content entry speed.

I am using for Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for almost two years. Except the space bar is not soft as compared to other keys, I love this keyboard. But if you feel the sepeartion of keys into two different groups, this keyboard will not fit. And this is a wired USB keybord.

IMO wave keyboard. It just seems to fit the natural position of the hands better. Or maybe just my hands. Split keyboard seemed a bit unorthodox.

If you're really interested in blinding speed do some research on the Dvorak keyboard layout - and consider retraining yourself. Apparently (I say apparently as I haven't got round to it myself) you can increase your typing speed by up to 50%.]


HTH.

Every netbook I've encountered has at least 2 USB ports, and just about every manufacturer of keyboards today provides wired keyboards with a USB interface, and wireless keyboards with a USB wireless transmitter/receiver dongle, so which type of keyboard you pick is ultimately going to come down to personal choice.

Personally, I'd go with the Split Ergo keyboard if you touch type, as it'd force you to become more efficient with the physical separation between the right and left section of the keyboard.