If you type "Ka" on your QWERTY keyboard, you get "ಕ". Type "Kha" and you get "ಖ". This muscle-memory-friendly layout makes typing speed comparable to English typing. No need to memorize complex key positions like traditional typewriters.
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Verdict: For offline, heavy-duty, and watermark-free work, Surabhi Exclusive wins hands down. If you type "Ka" on your QWERTY keyboard, you get "ಕ"
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