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expiredpowerfuldoppler | Staff posted Sep 27, 2021 01:00 PM
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expiredpowerfuldoppler | Staff posted Sep 27, 2021 01:00 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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I love all the extra buttons on my 4000.
I wish I could buy more when it was $10
For this new Ergonomic keyboard, I do find the delete key that is right above backspace to be an odd choice. I haven't use it yet so not sure if it would bother me, but it's strange.
I just last week spent about $200 delivered for a new open box 4000 and considered myself lucky to find that deal. I spilled an iced tea on my other board - RIP - and tried the new one for a good while - its no substitute.
They are about $50 on sale (get it without the crappy bundled mouse)
I just last week spent about $200 delivered for a new open box 4000 and considered myself lucky to find that deal. I spilled an iced tea on my other board - RIP - and tried the new one for a good while - its no substitute.
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I really havent had any problems other than that, using it every day as a developer.
I dont expect them to last forever though, so Im sure they will eventually fail. Others say they get about a year out of them and Im doing much better than that.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mic...l_Keyboard [wikipedia.org]
I have a backup I picked up from Goodwill a few years back, too. There's just no going to any other keyboard after a Microsoft Natural Elite.
Paired with a Pro Intellimouse to replace the Intellimouse Explorer I bought in 1999, too. The few years I had to use other mice between my Explorer breaking and the Pro coming out were not a great time. The Razer Deathadder 2013 was somewhat close, but it pinched my palm under its stupidly design rear and it started double-clicking within 6 months. The Pro Intellimouse is just perfect.
Mine is probably around 10 years old. I put a keyboard skin over it because I have sweaty hands. I have replaced it twice and I'm always amazed how it looks brand new when I take the old skin off.
The buttons are really poor quality.
Didn't know Microsoft made things crappier with time.
The buttons are really poor quality.
Didn't know Microsoft made things crappier with time.
You're far better off with a simple mechanical keyboard that uses high quality switches.
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