Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000

by Microsoft

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Release Date:2005-09-15
Label:Microsoft
UPC:882224015462
Binding:Electronics
Published By:Microsoft
ASIN:B000A6PPOK
Category:Electronics

Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 Features

  • Cutting-edge design and improved performance for maximium productivity
  • E-mail and Internet hot keys

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

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.

Customer Reviews

Function Keys Stopped Working - Reviewed on 2008-09-06
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I bought this keyboard to use with my new laptop. For the first month, it seemed to work fine. I like the quite keys, and I have not experienced the "stiffness" that others have complained about. However, after about a month, the function keys (F1 - F12) stopped working. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver, and everything else I can find on the web, but to no avail.
The space bar kills this keyboard - Reviewed on 2008-09-05
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This keyboard has a lot of great features (scroll control, etc) but the spacebar makes this keyboard unusable. I was hoping that the other reviews here were exaggerated. Unfortunately, they were not. The space bar is miserable to press. I returned this item and am using the Logitech UltraX Media Keyboard. It has laptop style keys and is a joy to work on.
Keys a bit stiff - Reviewed on 2008-09-05
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The layout of this keyboard is great and very comfortable. I just wish the keys were a little easier to depress.
space key problem - Reviewed on 2008-08-31
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I want to like this keyboard and overall I think it has a very nice feel. But the space key is very difficult to press down. Hunting through reviews, I noticed quite a few complaints about this (some reviews going back to 2007) and Im guessing that some of the keyboards have the problem some dont -- luck of the draw. Regardless we all know what a keyboard should feel like (and if MS puts an ergonomic on the box I expect it to feel better than that), also this problem has been around for over a year and they are still shipping keyboards with the problem. A design flaw with the keyboard and a inability to manage quality in the MS hardware group.
N key is wonky (a common complaint) - Reviewed on 2008-08-28
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It has been widely reported and I will confirm: The N key is wider than the other keys (to fill in space) and the mechanical trigger for the key is in the center rather than towards the right where you typically hit the key. This means that half the time you press the N key and you get nothing. This is especially annoying for me as I'm just learning to touch type. I have had it for 9 months now and it has only become more annoying.

Comfort-wise it is a good keyboard but it's hard to appreciate when 50% of my N's go missing!
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