FingerWorks is pioneering “MultiTouch” keyboards. Their smooth surface input devices use a small electromagnetic field to sense hand and finger movements. Along with key input, there is a large vocabulary of gestures that can be used for everything from file editing and image manipulation to gaming. The aim is to create a natural, relaxing, and therefore ergonomic input environment. No force is necessary and the hand position gestures use less effort than writing out a symbolic gesture. It seems magical, but until I try one myself I can’t be an effective judge.