Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 - $26.98 FS

this is literally the only computer component I haven't switched out in almost 3 yrs. I can't find a better substitute.

This was actually $24 at Amazon as recently as Dec 1.

I didn't know if I would like typing on them until I put my hands on it at Staples and it is great.

I've also been using this keyboard for about 3 years, have never found anything more comfortable.

I don't know if this is common to all current keyboards, but even a small water spill will invariably render the keyboard useless. I like it so much, however, that I pick up a spare whenever the price drops. It does get closer to $20 periodically, fwiw.

Quote from FrankRizzo2 : I've also been using this keyboard for about 3 years, have never found anything more comfortable. I don't know if this is common to all current keyboards, but even a small water spill will invariably render the keyboard useless. I like it so much, however, that I pick up a spare whenever the price drops.

Improper use of however; however, I agree with you on the spill. beer+keyboard not a good combo.

Quote from r0rschach : This was actually $24 at Amazon as recently as Dec 1.

Wow tough crowd. While it is not entirely as good as that price, it's pretty darn close.

Quote from calisoldier83 : Improper use of however; however, I agree with you on the spill. beer+keyboard not a good combo.

Grammar good. Beer better. Fart now.

Quote from calisoldier83 : Improper use of however; however, I agree with you on the spill. beer+keyboard not a good combo.

I must have missed the grammar requirements in the forum posting rules.

You can also bury a however that means “nevertheless,” “on the other hand,” etc., in the middle of a sentence. You might do this to avoid using it at the beginning when you suspect your audience contains rabid Strunk and White fans, or you might do it because it makes sense with the rhythm of your sentence. When you put however in the middle of a sentence like this, it should be surrounded by commas.

Friendship, however, is a complicated dance.

A gift of chocolate, however, has the power to salve minor missteps.

Read more at Suite101: Grammatical Use of However: How to Punctuate Sentences with this Conjunctive Adverb | Suite101.com http://mignonfogarty.suite101.com...z1g4ZhagnD

Quote from FrankRizzo2 : I must have missed the grammar requirements in the forum posting rules. You can also bury a however that means “nevertheless,” “on the other hand,” etc., in the middle of a sentence. You might do this to avoid using it at the beginning when you suspect your audience contains rabid Strunk and White fans, or you might do it because it makes sense with the rhythm of your sentence. When you put however in the middle of a sentence like this, it should be surrounded by commas. Friendship, however, is a complicated dance. A gift of chocolate, however, has the power to salve minor missteps. Read more at Suite101: Grammatical Use of However: How to Punctuate Sentences with this Conjunctive Adverb | Suite101.com http://mignonfogarty.suite101.com...z1g4ZhagnD

This is a forum for deals and not for teaching "How to speak/write proper English"

Quote from FrankRizzo2 : I must have missed the grammar requirements in the forum posting rules. You can also bury a however that means “nevertheless,” “on the other hand,” etc., in the middle of a sentence. You might do this to avoid using it at the beginning when you suspect your audience contains rabid Strunk and White fans, or you might do it because it makes sense with the rhythm of your sentence. When you put however in the middle of a sentence like this, it should be surrounded by commas. Friendship, however, is a complicated dance. A gift of chocolate, however, has the power to salve minor missteps. Read more at Suite101: Grammatical Use of However: How to Punctuate Sentences with this Conjunctive Adverb | Suite101.com http://mignonfogarty.suite101.com...z1g4ZhagnD

I didn't say your comma placement was incorrect. The however you used doesn't convey the meaning "on the other hand" nor "nevertheless". This is a keyboard thread, so I thought it be fun to throw a pun.

I agree with this poster. If you take out that 'however', the meaning of the sentence doesn't change. My English teachers were minimalist too

Quote from calisoldier83 : I didn't say your comma placement was incorrect. The however you used doesn't convey the meaning "on the other hand" nor "nevertheless". This is a keyboard thread, so I thought it be fun to throw a pun.

Quote from calisoldier83 : I didn't say your comma placement was incorrect. The however you used doesn't convey the meaning "on the other hand" nor "nevertheless". This is a keyboard thread, so I thought it be fun to throw a pun.

I understand now. The words you chose did not convey the pun.

I'm reminded of a line from the movie Space Balls.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXJ_QsquRZ8

GREAT keyboard.... OK price.
I got mine for an even lower price thru eBay (Dealtree) open box... Spacebar was jammed, tried to fix, didn't fix. (Well, it worked, just not very well.) Contacted Microsoft, they asked for the serial #, etc., and shipped out a BRAND NEW one at NO charge... didn't want the old one back. In the interim of waiting for the new one, the open box spacebar started to work... So, now have one for home & work -- love it!