David Rollo wrote:
>
> Rose wrote:
> >I've been using a regular keyboard with an add-on keyboard/macro
> >generator that uses very little system resources for about a month. It
> >is very easy to use, does not conflict with Nat Deluxe and is easy to
> >make voice macros to activate the hotkeys for. It sells for $24.95 (US)
> >and there is an on-line down load available for evaluation. The URL is:
> >http://www.keyboardexpress.com/
> >I realize this is not quite the same as a programmable keyboard, but
> >would it not serve the same purpose?
>
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>
> A problem I had with Keyboard Express was that there just weren't enough
> options, and every macro soaked up another key-combination. Most of my
> key-combinations (Control+, Alt+ etc) are already assigned to other tasks,
> depending on the active application. The dedicated keys on the
> programmable keyboard have added a lot of additional flexibility. I use
> most of them for accessing various patient-related data in my
> consultation-management program -- eg last consultation, last phys exam,
> current problem list, last cholesterol reading etc -- and running various
> little programs that generate stuff, such as prescriptions, letters etc.
>
> I guess everyone has a different set of requirements of a keyboard.
>
> David Rollo
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