Would current users recommend whether this tray works better with a keyboard with the built-in wrist rest or a keyboard without (or won't matter)?
1568225
It does not matter, but I don't use the tray as I am then too far away from my screen to see it well.
1568226
There is room for a built in wrist rest or gel pad for your wrist. User said it didn't seem to make a difference. She no longer uses it because she operates a switch board a computer and tends to move around a lot...so it was not convenient to be moving the tray on and off the chair arm rests every time she needed to do something other than operate her computer. She also said that it gave her the feeling of being in a [and i quote] "high chair!"
715122
I just got it last night and tried it. No surprise, the groove won't fit it with the smart leather case on. However, if you fold the smart leather cover into a triangle so it stands vertically, then you can set it on the back of the keyboard and it will stand upright. Not a perfect solution, but if you're sitting at a desk, it will work for me. It's a worthwhile compromise. I got it on sale with a lightning deal, but I was a little disappointed on how cheap the plastic feels. Normally I wouldn't care, but paired with such an elegant metal tablet, it feels so crappy.
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With the longer track, the keyboard tray can retract fully under the desk surface. When using the shorter track, part of the tray sticks out of the desk edge when retracted. I guess this depends on your mounting option though. If the desk is not deep enough to take the longer track, you will have to use the shorter one.
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If the wrist rest is installed, there is really only 11" before the pivot point, and that clearly wouldn't work. If the wrist rest is removed, there is 13" before the pivot, but netbook could hang a bit over the front and that certainly could work. I really like this keyboard tray - I think a better solution for the situation you describe is to have an external keyboard on the tray and your netbook on the desktop, which is a more comfortable way to work for others in my office in this situation. But a short answer of "yes" to the original question maybe all you were looking for. If the wrist rest is installed, there is really only 11" before the pivot point, and that clearly wouldn't work. If the wrist rest is removed, there is 13" before the pivot, but netbook could hang a bit over the front and that certainly could work. I really like this keyboard tray - I think a better solution for the situation you describe is to have an external keyboard on the tray and your netbook on the desktop, which is a more comfortable way to work for others in my office in this situation. But a short answer of "yes" to the original question maybe all you were... » Read More If the wrist rest is installed, there is really only 11" before the pivot point, and that clearly wouldn't work. If the wrist rest is removed, there is 13" before the pivot, but netbook could hang a bit over the front and that certainly could work. I really like this keyboard tray - I think a better solution for the situation you describe is to have an external keyboard on the tray and your netbook on the desktop, which is a more comfortable way to work for others in my office in this situation. But a short answer of "yes" to the original question maybe all you were looking for. « Show Less
1554781
No It doesn't have a wrist rest. It is a very nice keyboard tray. I'm glad I bought it.
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I keep the keyboard on the desk top so I can't speak for ease of use. However, if it helps, the keyboard tray is designed as a drawer. It has a front that flips up and snaps into place (I use it as a drawer). If you put the keyboard in it, it slides out easy enough and the front snaps down very easily. The hinges are plastic so I don't know how they'd stand up to repeated opening and snapping closed over time. I've used a desk with a slide out keyboard tray, and this seems like it would work just as easily as long as you kept the front flap unhinged so it laid flat.
112381
I have a regular keyboard on it and it just barely fits. The keyboard tray does not come out very far. I have the mouse up above. Other then that I am pretty happy with it.
1235892
The keyboard tray wrist rest has a peel off surface, I left mine on so I can slide it around.
1459715
No, the keyboard tray is a fixed distance from the monitor. My biggest issue with this product. (I'm tall)
1016228
Hi no the 'keyboard tray' is actually a shelf. Not good for typing. Desk is great though, solid, well made
2085798
Yes, though if you do, the keyboard tray is a bit low so it is likely you will bump your knees on it. I assembled it without the keyboard tray.
1350372
I use an external keyboard so my laptop never moves unless I touch it.Typing off of a laptop resting on a stand would kinda defeat the purpose (ergonomic relief), imo.
466974
You have plenty of room to move the keyboard around on the desk. You can rest your wrist on the desk, the keyboard or a wrist cushion if you would like. I actually use a wireless keyboard and mouse so i can move them completely off of the desk and use the desk to review/write on reports.
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Curtis, that is correct. The keyboard tray easily slides under the desk. It's also height adjustable and swivels to either side. Sorry to sound like an advertisement but I really like mine. Well made and easy to use. The set-up directions could be a bit clearer but to be fair I didn't find it to be difficult to figure out.
1103538
You can adjust the angle on the keyboard and it has a stop at the back to keep the keyboard from skidding off. I put a wrist support also to keep my shoulders relaxed.
1034785
yes, the keyboard has not stand, that´s correct. It is not uncomfortable because the key already is already slightly beveled.A to high angle is not very good for you wrist.We also use the keyboards :)
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That's odd. I ended up returning this one anyway. The Belkin one I bought is much better: Belkin WaveRest Gel Wrist Pad for Keyboards, Black (F8E263-BLK)