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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
$50.00
Released September, 2005
The Pros:Comfortable pad for your wrists. Not too expensive. Ergonomic, natural keyboard layout.
The Cons:The zoom slider would make more sense as a scroll wheel. Difficult to use if you have not been formerly taught to touch type. Special keys require the bloated Intellitype software to configure.
The Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is
Microsoft's redesign of their
natural keyboard. This keyboard is designed for ergonomics and features a
split keyboard to create a more natural positioning of the hands when typing.
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It also sports a removable front-tilt plate so that the keyboard rests at -7 degree angle relative to your desktop.
User Reviews (12)
Pros & Cons
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10
Comfortable pad for your wrists
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9
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Ergonomic, natural keyboard layout
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8
Prevents/hinders carpal tunnel
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7
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4
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4
A lot of special keys, media buttons, and zoom slider
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2
Durable, last a very long time without problems
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1
Very comfortable, feels great. natural, effortless typing. Excellent tactile feel. Highly recommend.
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3
The zoom slider would make more sense as a scroll wheel
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2
Difficult to use if you have not been formerly taught to touch type
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1
Special keys require the bloated Intellitype software to configure
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1
Space bar quite stiff, requires some force to press
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0
Labels wipe out with extended use.
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-1
Should be much easier to disable unwanted keys
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Software setup requires you to also set up the Microsoft mouse, whether you want it or not
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-5
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Comments (3)
mojo:
#microsoft_natural_ergonomic_keyboard_4000 I tried to get used to this keyboard for about a month, but couldn't do it. The problem is that I have not been formally taught to touch type, so I don't always use the right finger for the right keys. For example, I sometimes hit T with my right hand's finger, and due to it being out of reach on the 4000 I end up typing Y instead.
If I were to make the effort to learn how to type properly, using the correct fingers for each key, it would probably be brilliant. It's certainly comfortable enough. I just couldn't break the habits of a lifetime, using whatever finger seems best placed at the time to hit each key.
Jul 10, 09
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Erik:
#microsoft_natural_ergonomic_keyboard_4000 I have this, and coupled with a better mouse, I swear it reversed the onset of Carpal Tunnel for me. I LOOOOVE this keyboard, and I'm pretty picky. The split might take a bit of getting used, to, but it didn't for me. After 5 minutes, I never wanted to go back to a traditional keyboard.
Apr 4, 07
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