also $29.99 at Amazon [amazon.com] (thanks diavolo33)
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expiredpowerfuldoppler | Staff posted Sep 27, 2021 1:00 PM
Microsoft Ergonomic Wired Keyboard (Black)
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The Ergo 4000 has been my go-to for seven years. I had telepathic command of all of its keys. However, when I "upgraded" to the newer ergonomic keyboard, I didnt have this command anymore. It is hard to explain...the key travel is a bit more shallow, and the taper of the keys from the top of the keyboard to the bottom is smoother and less punctuated. Imagine stairsteps which have a larger height difference between each step vs a ramp. I prefer the former. I ended up returning the newer KB and am still using the 4000. It isnt technically broken, but it is *very* worn out.
Ironically, the MS sculpt has even less key travel, but yet I adapted to it well, but not so with the new ergo. However, the sculpt doesnt have a number pad, which is a huge no-no for my work. So I ended up returning it as well.
Tl;dr - go try the new one out and form your own opinion. Comfort is very subjective.
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What?? LOL I'm going to check this out and maybe sell a few! Thanks!
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I don't need it to look like a RGB Xmas tree like some of the gaming keyboards... but it's be SO nice to have an ergo kb, say like a Natural 1000, that lights up in low light...
edit: I guess they did stop producing the 4000 ones, which I liked the best. As long as the split key shape is the same though I'm good with this for $30. And honestly I don't get the buzz about mechanical keyboards. I get plenty of feedback from plastic keys and not having to press as far saves more wear and tear on my fingers. These particular ones have a soft plastic I like. I don't like noisy keys.
I can't believe they stopped making the 4000s. I wish I bought 10 of them.
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I've been using the Microsoft Ergonomic Natural Elite keyboard for almost 22 years.
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The only thing that kills my desire to want to use this is how accustomed my hands have become to reaching a certain distance for the function keys as well as the layout of the arrows and the "home/end" block.
I have no need for the multimedia/app keys at the top of the featured device.
I wouldn't mind getting a brand new, identical keyboard if it had the same layout for the same price.
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