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{{stub}} {{TODO photo}} {{infobox dkeyboard | model = | pn = FK403QPC | fcc = | image name = MatiasErgoPro1.JPG | branding = [[Matias Corporation]] | manufacturer = | features = 3-port USB 2.0 hub, [[fun cluster|fun keys]] | layouts = US-ANSI | switch = [[Matias switch#Quiet click|Matias Quiet click]], [[Matias switch#Quiet linear|Matias Quiet linear]] | keycaps = Laser-etched cylindrical contoured | interface = [[USB]] | rollover = 6KRO | weight = | supersedes = | precedes = | price = $200 USD (free worldwide shipping) | website = http://matias.ca/ergopro | discontinued = }} The '''Matias Ergo Pro''' is an ergonomic keyboard with Matias' [[Matias switch##Matias Quiet switch|"Quiet Click"]] switches. ==Design and features== It has ordinary staggered QWERTY layout, but is split in two half-keyboards connected by a cable with 3.5 mm TRRS plugs ("handsfree plug"). Each half-keyboard can be individually adjusted, tilted forwards up to 4.5 degrees and [[Tenting|tented]] up to 9 degrees. <ref name="ghergoces"/> Each half-keyboard has a padded palm rest and is screwed on with standard tripod mounts, allowing the keyboard to be mounted on e.g. chairs <ref name="ghkbces"/> and it also allows for mounting it [https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53184.msg1999679#msg1999679 vertical] making it one of the very few vertical kebyoards (SafeType and [[Kinesis Freestyle]] w/ Ascent are the only known other ones) and possibly the only vertical mechanical one. There is no physical numeric keypad, but it is available as virtual keys. The arrow keys and nav cluster are 3/4-sized and located in front of the right Shift key. The compact size allows a mouse on the right side to be closer to the keyboard. On the left side, there are four additional keys for Undo, Cut, Copy and Paste. The 6 key is on the right hand side. The right Ctrl key is in the 'B' key's position relative to the right hand. Earlier revisions sent out to reviewers had the Num Lock key in that position.<ref name="mu"/> A 3-port USB hub is built in. The Mac version emulates an Apple keyboard, which makes the [[Media key#Function-key mappings|function keys]] behave the same way on Mac.<ref name="mu"/> ==Variations== Layouts variations for the regular Ergo Pro with [[Matias switch#Quiet click|Quiet Click]] switches are US-ANSI for Mac and PC, and German, Nordic and UK ISO for PC. The '''Low Force Edition''' has [[Matias switch#Quiet linear|Matias Quiet Linear switches]], only in US-ANSI layout for Mac and PC. The keyboard was updated in January 2020 with a controller that allows remapping of the four side-keys, space bars and the function key row. ==Issues== Complaints about switches failing to register, phantom keypresses, and inconsistent contact points have been common.<ref name="ghissues" /> <ref name="rdissues" /> ==Availability== US-ANSI models and accessories can be bought from [[Matias]]' web site. European models are available from [[The Keyboard Company]]. It is distributed by [[Diatec]] in Japan and by AusPCMarket in Australia. It was first shown at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in January 2014 and became available for preorder later that year. Shipping was originally intended for August 2014 but there were delays. ==Gallery== <gallery widths=250 heights=145> File:MatiasErgoPro1.JPG | Overview of the ISO-DE version File:MatiasErgoProLeftHalf.JPG | Left half of the Matias Ergo Pro MatiasErgoProRightHalf.JPG | Right half of the Matias Ergo Pro with the USB hub port visible MatiasErgoProWhatsInTheBox.JPG | Delivery contents of the retail box of the Matias Ergo Pro ISO-DE version </gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="mu">Deskthority β [http://deskthority.net/review-f45/split-down-the-middle-the-matias-ergo-pro-t10996.html Split Down the Middle: The Matias Ergo Pro in Β΅Review] Retrieved 2015-06-26</ref> <ref name="ghergoces">Geekhack β [http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53184 Matias Ergo Pro debuts at CES] Retrieved 2013-01-09</ref> <ref name="ghkbces">Geekhack β [http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53183 CES News: Matias debuts pro-grade Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard at CES] Retrieved 2013-01-09</ref> <ref name="ghissues">Geekhack β [https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89618.0 Ergo Pro going senile] Retrieved 2018-08-01</ref> <ref name="rdissues">Reddit β [https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/8nxg7e/problem_with_matias_ergo_pro/ Problem with Matias Ergo Pro] Retreived 2018-08-01</ref> </references> [[Category:Matias keyboards]] [[Category:Costar OEM keyboards]] [[Category:Keyboards with Matias switches]] [[Category:Macintosh keyboards]] [[Category:Office keyboards]] [[Category:Ergonomic keyboards]] [[Category:Vertical keyboards]] [[Category:List of all keyboards]]
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