Yay, QWERTY! QWERTY is being used for legacy reasons ("because we've always had QWERTY"), because its the widely available standard (including on computers not owned by the user meaning users need to ask or configure other computers are swap back and forth between layouts), and because people don't want to relearn a new layout. The original reason why QWERTY was desired is due to typewriters getting stuck less quick because the movement wasn't efficient. That was intentional, a legacy from the 19th century!
Programmer Dvorak or Colemak are alternatives to QWERTY but they suffer from a lack of widespread adoption. Keyboard shortcuts might still be awkward, you're still going to meet a massive learning curve (less with Colemak though since it deviates only 6 key positions from QWERTY). See this post on SO for an in depth, anecdotal comparison between the 3 [2]. A new keyboard layout is going to suffer from these issues as well. Most of these are chicken-egg problems. But that doesn't mean it isn't better in the long run.
Without having used Keybee some things to keep in mind, apart from not being programmer/sysadmin friendly, are that some users use a smartphone with one hand whilst others use two. Another one seems that the screen is being used more than with QWERTY.
I've sticked to SwiftKey because it can support multiple dictionaries, and I like that there's a lot of themes available. However they got bought by Microsoft recently. I also got Hacker Keyboard installed, so if I'm using CLI (local via Termux or SSH) I can easily use common UNIX keybinds. So I'm certainly interested trying something better, even if there's a learning curve attached and even if its only going to be usable during touchscreen usage.
The keyboard you linked seems akin to what I had on a Nokia N900 / Nokia N950 or a Nokia Communicator. Its keys are small, it adds weight/space or takes time to pull in/out. Plus, you're stuck to a Motorola Z (Motorola doesn't give software updates for long). Take for example the iPad Pro case which includes a keyboard. Its not a bad keyboard given its size but even that layout isn't standard given the key spaces are different (small shift for example!). Both very much not ideal IMO. Another thing one can consider is a Bluetooth keyboard for situations where one ends up having to type a lot, or short, quick bursts such as during keynote taking f.e. student during seminar. I'd say that is a very viable use case. Disadvantage is these use batteries which get eventually depleted and cannot be recharged. Plus the insecurities of Bluetooth being wireless & sniffable.
Also important in these comparisons is how people use their keyboards (touchscreen and physical). Which exact layout version do they use? Do they swipe on their touchscreen? How long have they used layout X or Y? For example, I never really got into swiping even though it has been available for a decade. And finally, there's voice dictation which has taken some ground past years.
The original reason why QWERTY was desired is due to typewriters getting stuck less quick because the movement wasn't efficient. That was intentional, a legacy from the 19th century!
That is an urban myth refuted by the author of qwerty, but it just doesn't die.
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You might be interested in the physical keyboard add-on module "Moto Mods" for the Motorola Z series https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keyboard-mod-a-physical-k...
Yay, QWERTY! QWERTY is being used for legacy reasons ("because we've always had QWERTY"), because its the widely available standard (including on computers not owned by the user meaning users need to ask or configure other computers are swap back and forth between layouts), and because people don't want to relearn a new layout. The original reason why QWERTY was desired is due to typewriters getting stuck less quick because the movement wasn't efficient. That was intentional, a legacy from the 19th century!
Programmer Dvorak or Colemak are alternatives to QWERTY but they suffer from a lack of widespread adoption. Keyboard shortcuts might still be awkward, you're still going to meet a massive learning curve (less with Colemak though since it deviates only 6 key positions from QWERTY). See this post on SO for an in depth, anecdotal comparison between the 3 [2]. A new keyboard layout is going to suffer from these issues as well. Most of these are chicken-egg problems. But that doesn't mean it isn't better in the long run.
Without having used Keybee some things to keep in mind, apart from not being programmer/sysadmin friendly, are that some users use a smartphone with one hand whilst others use two. Another one seems that the screen is being used more than with QWERTY.
I've sticked to SwiftKey because it can support multiple dictionaries, and I like that there's a lot of themes available. However they got bought by Microsoft recently. I also got Hacker Keyboard installed, so if I'm using CLI (local via Termux or SSH) I can easily use common UNIX keybinds. So I'm certainly interested trying something better, even if there's a learning curve attached and even if its only going to be usable during touchscreen usage.
The keyboard you linked seems akin to what I had on a Nokia N900 / Nokia N950 or a Nokia Communicator. Its keys are small, it adds weight/space or takes time to pull in/out. Plus, you're stuck to a Motorola Z (Motorola doesn't give software updates for long). Take for example the iPad Pro case which includes a keyboard. Its not a bad keyboard given its size but even that layout isn't standard given the key spaces are different (small shift for example!). Both very much not ideal IMO. Another thing one can consider is a Bluetooth keyboard for situations where one ends up having to type a lot, or short, quick bursts such as during keynote taking f.e. student during seminar. I'd say that is a very viable use case. Disadvantage is these use batteries which get eventually depleted and cannot be recharged. Plus the insecurities of Bluetooth being wireless & sniffable.
Also important in these comparisons is how people use their keyboards (touchscreen and physical). Which exact layout version do they use? Do they swipe on their touchscreen? How long have they used layout X or Y? For example, I never really got into swiping even though it has been available for a decade. And finally, there's voice dictation which has taken some ground past years.
[1] https://computer.howstuffworks.com/question458.htm
[2] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/23078626/are-alternative...
That is an urban myth refuted by the author of qwerty, but it just doesn't die.