Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000
by Microsoft
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: MicrosoftFormat: CD
Release Date: 2005-09-15
Platform: Windows
Model: B2M-00012
Color: N/A
Product features:
- Cutting-edge design and improved performance for maximium productivity
- E-mail and Internet hot keys
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Customer Review: Narual Keyboard that is finally done right!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best designed keyboard by Micro$oft since Natural Internet keyboard. For a time after they did away with that design, all they had available was the Natural Keyboard Elite, which totally sucks. The other complaint in their designs was the redesigned placement of the Insert/Home/Pgup/PgDwn area, where the keys were designed in a vertical arrangement. Not to mention the arrow keys were often placed in a cross pattern, instead of the standard old school inverted T. Having worked for Microsoft in the past, I can tell you that sometimes people there over-think things to the point that they think they can reinvent the wheel! I'm sure many of you who work in a corporate environment are familiar with these people. :)
Anyway -
This beautifully designed keyboard appeared on the market a couple of years ago! I've loved most everything about this ting since day one. The keys are the soft, easy, and smooth depression type, the re-designed curvature of the key layout of the major keys is quite an improvement! And feel infinitely better on my hands and fingers. I am also somewhat picky about the looks as well and MS did not disappoint here either. Its sexy black with silver programmable and function keys at the top rock! And they restored the aforementioned insert/home keys to normal placement! Wonderful!
The only improvement they could make IMHO would be to drop the F Lock function all together. This function turns the F1 through F12 keys into Office functions. Anyone who seriously uses their or anyone's office suites, should already know these functions by use of regular hot keys. Though don't fret this all together, at least the F Lock key is off by default, making it less annoying. In short, I view this as a worthless function to their keyboards.
I run a small IT/Consulting (sometimes insulting)/Systems Administration company. I have sold these to clients who prefer the natural design and have heard nothing but rave reviews from them.
For those thinking of making the leap from a standard design keyboard to a natural, I offer this advice... The biggest thing you will have problems with at first is the adjusted reach to keys, because they are positioned differently. If you are serious, give yourself some time getting used to this design. Some do make the trtansition rather quickly, and some folks never do like it. Its well worth the old collage try to see if you can make the leap. :)
Note on price: This Keyboard can be found around $25.00 - 30.00 range. So shop around!
Lastly, thanks for reading! :)
Description of Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000
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 wrist alignment.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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