The Razer Pro Type Ergo proves the company can do non-gaming keyboards well – but it’s not perfect
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High-end ergonomic boards like Razer’s Pro Type Ergo creeping into productivity setups show that input hardware is becoming a legitimate lever for knowledge-worker performance and retention. If your teams live in spreadsheets, IDEs, or terminals, a small budget for serious peripherals may pay back faster than yet another SaaS license.
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