Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 Win32 USB Port English NA Hardware CD

• Reviewed by: suemccartin

  Strengths: Comfortable ergonomic key layout, multimedia controls

  Weaknesses: Key switches just do not last, they all fail the same way

  Overall: I've had two of these keyboards in the last three years. They are a great keyboard but the switches in the keys just don't last long. The first one a letter or two quit, second one the enter key quit. Look around and try to find an old natural keyboard pro keyboard, the switches are a ton superior to what you find here, I have one at work and one at home it just keeps on working. If you get this keyboard get used to buying them two at a time because when they quit, it's very sudden no warning. I really do like this keyboard it just seems like their quality control and or parts are just substandard. I wish these were more dependable, I would never pay full price bue the oem price is not bad at sub 30 bucks plus shipping of course but better than the 70+ the full priced ones sell for.

• Reviewed by: badkid32

  Strengths: See bellow

  Weaknesses: None

  Overall: This is my second one, after I wore out my last one after using it for 3 years. This keyboard is simply amazing. The raised front of the keyboard gives it the proper incline for your wrists, not like others that raise the top (where the wire comes out). Key cushion is nice, and the soft rubber palm rest is nice too.

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  Strengths: good mac support

  Weaknesses: Doesn't have an 'eject' key so you have to learn about F12. Pricey ($25 would be better) and buying it enriches the Beast.

  Overall: I like the feel much better than current mac keyboards. Shockingly, the software driver correctly maps the ALT key to Command. Even its multimedia keys work correctly. (In fact, the pause/play key starts and stops iTunes about 2 seconds faster than the equivalent key on an Apple keyboard.)

• Reviewed by: lurkdale

  Strengths: Everything except the spacebar

  Weaknesses: the spacebar

  Overall: I just bought a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. The spacebar sticks and really slows down the typing. This seems to be a common complain with this keyboard. I would NOT recommend it.

• Reviewed by: websurfer88

  Strengths: Great keyboard, unique hand rest pads and works well with my XP, Vista OS without any additional drivers.

  Weaknesses: Keyboard key layout

  Overall: Overall this is pretty good keyboard, I was so impressed that I sold my older MS Ergomonic keyboards to get 2 of these.I didn't have any problems with drivers on my XP, or Vista OS. There were additional drivers cd included as well for older OS models.My only big nag is that the keys are not very well layout or say "spaced" so it would take some time to get used to.I use to have pain in my hand but after getting this keyboard, the problem is now gone. Good hand layout and I really like the hand pad.Recommeded highly to those that use the computer a lot and want to avoid injury. Of course a good sitting position and table means a lot also.