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| Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $33.99
You Save: $25.96 (43%)
Buy New/Used from $19.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  (474 reviews)
Sales Rank: 261
Color: N/A
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Keyboard: QWERTY
Special Features: nv:Keyboard Type^Ergonomic|Connection Type^USB|Special Features^Zoom|Special Features^Multimedia Controls
Warranty: 3 years warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 20 x 11 x 3
MPN: B2M-00012
Model: B2M-00012
UPC: 882224015462
EAN: 0882224015462
ASIN: B000A6PPOK
Release Date: September 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
it's great!! . . .could use a few usb ports November 10, 2008
This is the best keyboard ever! No more tendonitis! It would be perfect if it was 1. wireless and 2. had a few usb ports.
 FAILURE - Unusable spacebar November 9, 2008
The spacebar is stiff in the center and jams when hit at the sides. As the hands relax on the keyboard, the thumbs naturally tend to move inward. At this point, when the spacebar is hit at the upper left or right corner, it will jam. This will lead to wrist discomfort. I would need to make a constant conscious effort to keep my thumbs extended, and even then the spacebar would be stiffer than expected.
NOTE: I have bought/tried this keyboard at multiple stores. This is a persistent problem that affects every keyboard that I tried.
space bar sticks - not happy November 7, 2008
I had high hopes for this product but turns out to be not well made. The space bar sticks and got a replacement. The replacement I got doesn't stick as much but it still sticks. I tried using this ergo keyboard but it hurts my wrist more than the typical keyboard. I type a lot and this is not something I would recommend. The right side of the keyboard is too wide so you have to reach further for your mouse. I would think Microsoft will have a better product than this. I like my other microsoft products (hardware) but this one is not worth fifty something dollars. The $10 or $20 keyboards are better.
 If you type eronomicaly, use this. November 3, 2008
First, let me address the learning curve on an ergonomic keyboard. It exists, the people who say they can just pick one right up and use it are either extremely gifted or exaggerating. This keyboard will probably take you anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks depending on how often you have to type in your daily life. I have been using mine for a year, in computer programming, and I still find myself trying to type the 'B' key with with my right index finger every now and then.
I had no wrist pains or anything with the regular keyboard I was using but my boss had basically purchases a large stash of these and asked if I wanted a new keyboard. Seeing as how mine was ready to be retired anyways I decided to give it a shot. A year later I just purchased one for my house.
Anyways, the argument on whether you should go ergonomic or not is something you need to decide for yourself, I am going to focus on this product itself. First I have to say it is incredibly responsive and I have yet to have any missed key strokes. The five button programming on the top is very useful, as well as the calculator feature. I don't tend to use any of the other specialty keys as I never really saw a need for them or I don't use standard Microsoft programs and trying to find a way to make them work just seems to much hassle.
The only real negative I have about this product is the fact the letters are painted on. I can already see some of my more hit keys beginning to fade on my first keyboard. A small annoyance for a speed typer but still not my favorite thing to see.
This is the best ergo keyboard. October 30, 2008
I bought this to replace my white Microsoft Natural keyboard which gets
dirty too fast. This keyboard turned out to be even better.
It has all the buttons I want. 5 for Favorites. Volume control which shows up onscreen. Zoom for web pages and more.
The price was great, it was selling for much more not long ago.
This is a keyboard I could keep for years..perfect for me.
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