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A curated collection of press mentions and reviews TypeMatrix has received over the years. Some of the original articles are no longer online; where possible we preserve the excerpt here for historical reference.

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KBD.news — TypeMatrix: The First Keyboard Called “Ortholinear”

March 2022

Keyboard Builders' Digest traces the origin of the term ortholinear back to TypeMatrix — likely the first keyboard to describe its matrix layout with that word, as far back as 2003.

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Hackaday — The TypeMatrix EZ-Reach 2030 Is Better Than Your Laptop Keyboard

May 2021

Hackaday columnist Kristina Panos reviews the TypeMatrix EZ-Reach 2030 as a quasi-ergonomic, orthonormal travel keyboard — praising the Matrix layout, homing bits and compact footprint that sits neatly above any laptop keyboard.

AllThingsErgo.com (formerly ErgonomicInfo.com) — TypeMatrix 2030 Keyboard Review

AllThingsErgo.com (formerly ErgonomicInfo.com) — TypeMatrix 2030 Keyboard Review

September 2011

If you’re a born minimalist or just somebody with a small desk, you can’t do much better than the TypeMatrix.

GeekFault.org — French Technology Blog Reviews the 2030 Keyboard

GeekFault.org — French Technology Blog Reviews the 2030 Keyboard

May 2009

Si le clavier est aujourd’hui l’interface de saisie et de communication Homme-Machine la plus répandue, elle est aussi la plus ancienne…

DevHardware.com — TypeMatrix 2030, a Different Kind of Keyboard

DevHardware.com — TypeMatrix 2030, a Different Kind of Keyboard

May 2006

I have long held the opinion that the aspect of computing which is most in need of improvement is input devices. The keyboard is a perfect example of something which would never exist if it weren’t for inertia.

USA Today — Ergonomic Keyboards Ease Strain Caused by Typing

USA Today — Ergonomic Keyboards Ease Strain Caused by Typing

May 2006

A decade ago, there was much talk about keyboards causing repetitive motion injuries. Attention was focused on ergonomics and leading manufacturers including Microsoft introduced special curved and split keyboards.

Let’s Talk Computers — TypeMatrix Interview

Let’s Talk Computers — TypeMatrix Interview

August 2004

TypeMatrix Inc. designs and markets innovative personal technology peripherals that offer a luxury experience at affordable prices. CEO Henry Webber and Co-founder Mary Webber of TypeMatrix discuss ergonomic keyboards.

PC Magazine — TypeMatrix EZ-Reach

PC Magazine — TypeMatrix EZ-Reach

December 2003

The TypeMatrix EZ-Reach and the PLUM Keyboard are two different solutions to the same problem. Both reduce finger stretching by aligning keys in straight columns and increase typing speed by placing important keys such as Enter, Tab, Space, and Backspace as close as possible to your strongest fingers.

Hardware Central — TypeMatrix EZ-Reach Keyboard Review

Hardware Central — TypeMatrix EZ-Reach Keyboard Review

March 2003

Modern sports cars no longer have the gearshift pedals and hand throttle of a Model T, but your PC still has the keyboard layout of an antique mechanical typewriter. And by the way, your mouse is too far away.

SmartComputing.com — TypeMatrix Gets a 4 CPU Rating

SmartComputing.com — TypeMatrix Gets a 4 CPU Rating

September 2002

SmartComputing.com awards the TypeMatrix EZ-Reach a 4 CPU rating for its innovative matrix layout and compact ergonomic design.

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