Ergonomic keyboard trays?

[Sid Post]

I have been looking at 3M brand ergonomic keyboard trays. Specifically, something along the lines of the ATK100 model.

My problem is that I have no way to see them in person or, compare competing products. I am hoping that someone here works in a more modern city that knows of such things and, gasp, might actually have some for sale to see in person. Mail order and the 'net are nice for a lot of things but, ergonomic equipment just isn't one of them.

What I am looking for is a stowable keyboard tray with the Gel wrist rest and a viable mousing platform. It needs to have negative tilt and, be adjustablet to a lower position (about 4 inches below the desk surface). I am not really interested in those cheap flimsy rollout "drawers" commonly seen on cheap particle board furniture. I have already wasted my money trying that route - thankfully it was a cheap lesson .

 

[phatch]

You also need to make sure there is clearance where you want to mount it. Ones with negative tilt often use up a lot of space under the desk.

How much room is left for your knees when you don't have it out is important to check too.

I'm a big fan of Kinesis keyboards. Their tray system looks good too and has up to 15 degrees negative tilt. http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/solution.htm

IMO, you're going to have to find a vendor with a great return policy or a try to buy policy to see how what ever you choose really works for you.

The way I ended up with my tray (not currently in use) was to buy it from my employer. That way I got a good test period to evaluate it.

Phil