[strombofulous]

60% ortho boards reduce finger travel and reduce the horizontal travel, which is good (try moving your fingers up and down, then moving them left and right - it takes a lot more effort to move them left and right), but if you're going to invest in learning a new keyboard layout you should at least make sure it splits as well so that you don't need to bend your elbows and wrists.

I would not recommend just getting an ortholinear board for ergonomics. They definitely look cool though.

[lawn]

A non-split ortholinear board might even be worse as it causes you to bend your wrists even more than standard keyboards.

[garren]

Amen. Also consider angling it as appropriate. In my experience the difference is pretty noticeable. Ergogox-ez has tent kits which are great. I picked up a couple of 3D printer angled risers that I use with my classic ergodox.