Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000
- Cutting-edge design and improved performance for maximium productivity
- E-mail and Internet hot keys
Product Description
Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has been expertly crafted to allow you to work in a more natural position. The new Gull Wing design features a 14-degree gable, a natural arc and a curved key bed – bringing the keys closer to your fingers to reduce reach and unnecessary motion, while encouraging a more natural typing position. It also comes equipped with an optional palm lift for a seven-degree reverse slope and a cushioned wrist rest that encourages better arm and w… More >>
From the pictures it looks like the same, poor placement of the “6″ key that Microsoft continues in all of their “ergonomic” keyboards that have a small separation between the left and right handed keys.
If you ever go to a typing class, read a book on typing, or do a computer typing program, the 6 key should be pressed by the right hand. Microsoft never seems to learn that and puts it on the left side of this keyboard. I even called them up and created an enhancement request for it years ago, but they don’t seem to be able to get their thumbs out to do it correctly.
The overall keyboard feels smooth and the keys are easier to use than a square keyboard. However, everytime that I need to press the 6 key, I have to relearn where it “is” as oppose to where it “should” be. If you learn typing correctly, be cognizant that the 6 key is a constant nuissance. Microsoft makes a wavey and contineous ergonomic keyboard that is “as” comfortable.
Ridiculous as this sounds, if you ever try to press the “6″ correctly as most typing teachers suggest, you will surely get a strain with your right finger–hence, this definately would NOT be an ergonomic solution.
Rating: 1 / 5
Logitech makes the best mice. Logitech also makes the best “flat” keyboards. However, Microsoft makes the best ergonomic keyboard. Period.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazon, why you send me an open box , but you said it’s a new one?
Rating: 1 / 5
The rodent died rather quickly. Too bad, it was the better part of the set. The keyboard is only ok, and the USB antenna does not fit the USB ports in my new computer.
Oh, yes, you need to like typing with the top of the keyboard much lower than the edge nearest you… not to my liking. Oh, well, now I’m off in search of another.
Rating: 2 / 5
If your like me, I know what your thinking – “Gosh, what an ergonomic look! It must make it a better keyboard, right?” Listen, just because it’s got a hump in the middle and a left and right hand keyset isn’t going to make you a better typist – just more pissed off as your typing accuracy goes into the toilet. In all fairness, my family and I attempted to use this silly thing for several months and none of us ever made a decent adjustment to it. The only memorable thing about this keyboard was its ability to induce sane people to swear like sailors as they valiantly attempted to type on it. It now sits in a closet, unused and unloved. Microsoft, please fire the engineer that came up with this idea.
Rating: 2 / 5