Macworld gave the Goldtouch for Mac the highest rating (3 1/2 mice) of the five "keyboard only" reviews they featured in their January 2007 Issue. 

 

 

Review:  KeyOvation Goldtouch for Mac Keyboard

 

One of the few ergonomic keyboards designed specifically for the Mac - and the most expensive model we looked at - the KeyOvation Goldtouch has the Mac control and option keys, as well as Mac-specific volume and eject keys.  They keyboard is split into halves that are joined by a ball joint; you open a large lever on the top edge of the keyboard to adjust the incline of each half, and to adjust the angle of the space between the two halves.  The result is a keyboard that lets you type with your wrists in a more natural and neutral position.  Despite the multiple-piece design, the Goldtouch keyboard feels quite solid. 

 

In order to provide symmetrical keyboard halves, KeyOvation has omitted the numeric keypad** from the Goldtouch. And instead of laptop keys, the Goldtouch has standard keys; although the keys are a bit spongy, they're easy to press and provide good tactile feedback.  Some drawbacks in the key layout are that it has only one control key, located far off to the left (apart from the main keyboard area), and that the left-hand spacebar is to long.

 

 

 ** "The omission of the traditional numeric keypad provides significant ergonomic benefits by allowing the user to bring the mouse inside, closer to his/her natural Ergonomic Zone." The result is a smaller footprint that is oftentimes a leading reason for Ergonomists, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to recommend the Goldtouch as the preferred alternative keyboard."