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Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $23.95
You Save: $36.00 (60%)
New (41) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $19.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  501 reviews
Sales Rank: 110
Color: N/A
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 20 x 11 x 3
nv:Keyboard Type: Ergonomic
Connection Type: USB
Special Features: Zoom
Special Features: Multimedia Controls
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: B2M-00012
Model: B2M-00012
UPC: 882224015462
EAN: 0882224015462
ASIN: B000A6PPOK
Release Date: September 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Cutting-edge design and improved performance for maximium productivity | | • | E-mail and Internet hot keys |
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Product Description
A 14 degree gable separates the two groups of keys, which is complemented by the curved key bed and 7-degree wrist rest for what looks to be a truly comfortable typing experience. Other notable features include a zoom slider, five programmable favorites keys for launching documents and applications, forward & backward keys located in the center of the keyboard, hotkeys, and the standard enhanced function keys.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 496 more reviews...
 Do NOT buy this keyboard!!! January 7, 2009
I've used earlier Microsoft ergonomic keyboards previously, and liked them very much. I wanted to update to a USB model, and so I bought the 4000 model without hesitation. Unfortunately, as other reviewers discovered, the space bar is difficult to press down.....so much so that it makes typing rather difficult, which is exactly what an ergonomic keyboard is supposed to help alleviate!! As such, this keyboard is all but unusable, unless you type with only your index fingers. If I could give it zero stars, I would.
Did MS even *test* this product? It's a disgrace that they would release something that has such a glaring deficiency.....but then, it's Microsoft, so why be surprised. Too bad because the rest of the keyboard is really pretty good.
Quiet Keys January 6, 2009
MY MAIN GOALS: ERGONOMICS + QUIET KEYS
The two major things I was looking for was ergonomics and quiet keys, which this product is successful with. I don't have any wrist problems yet, but why wait until you have it? The plush wrist wrest is definitely a plus feeling somewhat like soft leather.
I finally have a keyboard with quiet keys! I was rather annoyed by the clakkity-clak sounds from my old Logitech Internet Navigator Keyboard. I know logitech has a few models that are much less noisy; the keyboard that comes with the MX3200 set actually being a bit more silent.
MINOR ISSUES
(why I gave 4/5 instead of 5/5):
- Subtle variances in clakkity sounds (spacebar and backspace are, on a scale of 1-10 in noisiness, a 3.5; the rest are a 2; MX3200 is 1.5).
- Useless Media keys above the F-keys imho. I prefer to use the mouse because it takes less movement. This wouldn't be a problem for those who like big obvious keys rather than clicking icons. For me, it's just adds more unnecessary bulk to the keyboard.
- Zoom nob is useless, although I've read there's a way to change it to act as a scroller instead (after installing the driver). Since I don't need the media keys, it's not worth installing more drivers on my system.
- Unnecessary Back/Forward keys. I think more mice now generally include the back/forward feature already (normally near the thumb) and it's much easier to use that instead of the one on the keyboard.
SPACEBAR BUTTON
I've had no problems pressing down on it like a few reviewers seem to have. The only way I'd have a problem is if I tried to press down on the very edges of the button (tip of my thumb being 1/8" or less from the sides; 1/4" away is still fine), which would be an odd way to type. It might need slightly more pressure to press down on overall, but it's not at all sticky.
GAMING
(solidifying 4/5, 3.5/5 if it were possible)
For FPS games I don't see there being a problem (former Counter-Strike player, not CSS). For those who use shortcut keys often like in MMO's (massively multiplayer online) gamers my only real issue is the F-keys split up the way they are. I prefer if they were split into sections of four like traditional keyboard (eg. F1-4, F5-8, F9-12. It's easier to distinguish them without having to look down, particularly F6-F12. Also, due to the ergo curve, using your left hand on the right side of the curve can be a little awkward. If they're going to only split it into two, I think they need a better way to distinguish them through touch (like positioning or texture; definitely not by color).
CLEANLINESS
There are multiple 1mm gaps lining the keyboard that may be problematic to clean/vacuum when dust/gunk builds up over time. The buttons seem easy enough to pop out with a paperclip or nailclipper (except for the media keys and back/forward button)
 Love it! January 6, 2009
I love this keyboard. The price is awesome & I am so happy NOT to have shoulder tension anymore. I highly recommend this product
Very good Keyboard January 4, 2009
I've been using ergo keyboards for a while and I really do like this one. The buttons on it work well without any real work on my part. I do wish it had a volume "knob" instead of volume buttons, but that is a quirk of mine...I had a KB that had a knob and I really liked it but it was not ergonomic.
Overall, nice fit, feel and finish and looks good on a desk. I don't like wireless devices, and the cord on this one comes out in a sensible location and is flexible. Very pleased...would be even more pleased if backlit :)
 one of the keys doesn't work!! January 2, 2009
I can't type the key that doesn't work, because it doesn't work!!!!!! (hint), the one located between the Z and the C. Ironically, it worked fine for the first month, but now that I can't return it, it no longer functions. I have never had a problem with items purchased from Amazon, but this is definitely no good. I do have to say that all other concepts of the keyboard are great, but this defect erases all of the good points. I have several microsoft devices for 3 different pc's, all of them are fine, but totally dissatisfied with this one!!!!
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