508 Keyboard

How does one-handed typing work?

The one-handed typing technique used on the Matias 508 Keyboard is very similar to the standard two-handed touch-typing technique. You place your hand where it would normally be if you were touch-typing – that takes care of that half of the keyboard.

To type the letters of the other half, you hold down the space bar with your thumb and do the same finger movement that you would normally do with the other hand. It’s that easy!

Tapping the space bar still types a space. The relative finger movements used for one-handed typing are the same as those used for two-handed typing. So, if you’re already a touch-typist, you already know them. You should be typing one-handed in a matter of minutes.




Comparable skills.
The Matias 508 Keyboard allows the same touch-typing skills used for two-handed typing to be used for typing with one hand.

Published empirical research, conducted by the University of Toronto’s Input Research Group, found that two-handed typists adapted very quickly to one-handed typing. Matias’ innovative “skill transfer” design made it possible to achieve average typing speeds of over 34 wpm after only 10 hours of use.

If you’re not a touch-typist, learning one-handed typing will take roughly the same time it would take to learn standard two-handed touch-typing.

Comparable speed.
One-handed typing speeds in the 30 to 60 words-per-minute range are easily achievable using the Matias 508 Keyboard. This range is comparable to the performance of most two-handed typists, and more than sufficient for typical clerical tasks.




Helping You with Section 508

No undue burden
§1194.1 states that products procured under Section 508 must not place an undue burden on the procuring agency, as defined by §1194.4.

The 508 Keyboard is a less-expensive version of a specialty keyboard also manufactured by Matias. At a fraction of the cost of its elder cousin, the 508 Keyboard places no undue burden on the purchaser.

This significant cost savings is made possible purely due to the existence of Section 508 and the volume purchasing power of the U.S. government.

No administrative burden
§1194.2 (a) (2) places an administrative burden on non-compliant products, thus giving compliant products a competitive advantage.

To purchase non-compliant products, Federal agencies must provide documentation explaining why they are not in compliance.

It's easier just to purchase compliant products, such as the Matias 508 Keyboard.

Showcases your Section 508 compliance
The surface of each key is clearly labeled with all of the characters and functions of both regular and one-handed typing modes.

As well as serving as an easy visual reference for the user, the keytop markings also increase visibility and awareness of your department's Section 508 compliance initiatives.

EnableMart Half-QWERTY Quick Comparison
Comparisons	Half-QWERTY Keyboard	Matias 508 Keyboard
Keyswitches:	ultra-high premium mechanical keyswitches	rubber dome keyswitches
Key Frame:	black metal	black plastic
Warranty:	10 Years	5 Years
Retail Price:	$595.00	$149.95

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