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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
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$20.86 - $74.95

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3 Star Review

Reviewed by: msunflower

Updated:08-14-08

Duration of ownership:15 Days

Strengths: Feels good on my wrists

Weaknesses: space bar is very hard

Overall Evaluation: Like all the extra choices like back button by the number keypad and the calculator as i use those all the time at work. I absolutely hate the space bar. You have to hit it xtra hard which slows down your typing speed. If I knew then what I know now---wouldn't buy it again.
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2 Star Review

Reviewed by: apchar

Updated:02-14-08

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Strengths: very comfortable. Slopes downward.

Weaknesses: keys stick. right shift is awkward.

Overall Evaluation: Leave it to Microsoft to blow a good idea. The keyboard is very comfortable for touch typing text documents but the alien layout makes it awkward for most programming tasks. I found myself looking down more than I should have to. The right shift key is so awkwardly placed that you have to twist your right hand so much that it starts to hurt. Ergo keyboards are not supposed to hurt. This is not a keyboard for hunt & peck typing. It would actually be tougher than a normal keyboard. It is tailor made for touch typing. The greatest flaw is the sticky keys (especially the space bar.) Because of the shape you'll often find your fingers coming into a key at an angle. They stick badly when you do. And you really have to hammer the space bar. The rubber wrist wrest is nicely done . The best feature is that the keyboard slopes downward. This really makes a huge difference. I've been wedging stuff under the front edge of past keyboards for years to get this effect. Glad to see someone finally figured it out. Keyboards that slope up never made any sense to me. I wound up taking mine back but I'd still recommend giving it a try. If you can wear the keys down and are not a programmer you'll love it. The corded version is frequently on sale for less than $30.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: grc1056

Updated:01-09-08

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Strengths: Function keys

Weaknesses: Plastic attachment under keyboard

Overall Evaluation: Great keyboard, lots of function keys, looks great, and may take a bit to get use to using. Search for the best price, remove the attachment, if necessary, for more confort, and should work out great. I love microsoft keyboards, but they are a bit large.
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5 Star Review

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Updated:09-10-07

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Strengths: Comfort, comfort, comfort and more comfort.

Weaknesses: None.

Overall Evaluation: This has to be the most comfortable, easy-to-use keyboard ever made. I tried one of those new-fangled, $200 keyboards and it didn't come close to this little Microsoft 4000. I can't say enough about this product!
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5 Star Review

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Updated:08-15-07

Duration of ownership:12 Months

Strengths: Bought this thing when it retailed at over $80 bucks. Now that its on sale for less than half, im buying another!

Weaknesses: makes gaming harder to get use to at first. since my brain thinks i have to reach further to reach number keys.

Overall Evaluation: Some friends come over and take off the reverse tilt bracket cause they are not use to it. Annoys me severely since i can imagine the little teeth holding it in snapping off. leave them on once you in
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4 Star Review

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Updated:08-11-07

Duration of ownership:4 Weeks

Strengths: Price, customizable keys, comfort, the zoom key offers a bit of ease when used with Photoshop but other than that it's useless...they really should have added a skip media button instead.

Weaknesses: The space bar sometimes sticks though it's not a huge problem, the N key requires a heavy finger, the calculator button is unnecessary, F lock is a little irritating when trying to access Safe Mode.

Overall Evaluation: I wouldn't recommend it to people looking to save space on their desktops, it's rather large...don't think I'd suggest it to gamers either what with the lack of lighted keys and usb ports. Despite the little flaws I love the lack of carpal tunnel.
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2 Star Review

Reviewed by: reviewerreid

Updated:07-17-06

Duration of ownership:14 Days

Strengths: good feel, configurable

Weaknesses: space bar could have lighter touch, driver causes problems with Microsoft apps.

Overall Evaluation: After installing the keyboard software, MS Excel, and Power Point zoom to the max. PP then "flickers". Had to press the shift key to open Word. Otherwise it opened and immediately closed. One web page repeatedly closed whenever I tried to type in a specific text box. Uninstalling the driver fixed these problems. The keyboard is nice, but the driver (5.5.661) needs fixing.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: jgranato

Updated:03-29-06

Duration of ownership:3 Months

Strengths: Ergonomic, Wrist Support, Tactile Keys, Zoom Scroll

Weaknesses: Lacks USB Hub

Overall Evaluation: This keyboard replaced my trusty MS Natural Multimedia Keyboard. The think that really caught my attention was the padded wrist and elevation option. These worked really well for me. The new zoom key is nice, but I keep going back to my mouse for this function. Good software to support programming key functions. I really like the keyboard response when I type and the pad does really help after typing all day. As a wish list item I would have liked to see an USB hub built into the keyboard.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: fandry96

Updated:01-28-06

Duration of ownership:7 Days

Strengths: Very comfy and natural.

Weaknesses: Takes some getting used to.

Overall Evaluation: As expected with something new, this keyboard will take some retraining of your mind. It feels extremely smooth and comfortable and after a few days you get used to having your hands in a new position and the typos get less and less. I love this keyboard and I am sure I could never go back. I also love the middle back and forward buttons, so easy to hit them with your thumbs while you surf.
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: mamabake

Updated:01-19-06

Duration of ownership:1 Days

Strengths: Great feel; ergonomically correct; very sleek styling and good looking keyboard.

Weaknesses: None that I have found so far.

Overall Evaluation: I would recommend this keyboard for the ease of use, comfort and just the overall looks and style. It has lots of different features and the software is awesome. I also like the keys you can program to do what you'd like them to do. It's definitely a keeper and a great keyboard for you to consider when needing an ergo keyboard.