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Model: Microsoft 5KV-00001 Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business Black - Black
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good price. just a fyi, for these Microsoft keybaords, they connect via the usb dongle. If you lose it or something, then it's done. each one is paired with a specific dongle. i think at least with logitech ones, you can get a replacement or connect the keyboard to a different dongle. otherwise, it's a pretty good keyboard (typing on one right now).
I really like this keyboard. Have 4 of them, if that means anything. Out of all the keyboards I've ever used, this one is my favorite. Doesn't take up much space, comfortable, and has great battery life.
No replacement dongles. That said, I've never had one fail (as I don't use it in a laptop, but it is plugged into a dock).
It's possible that your keys might stick (sticky keys option usually fixes this).
Make sure you turn off USB power saving, or else it won't recognize the first key press and it'll be super frustrating to use. This won't be possible if you use it for work and IT blocks any changes. Also MS support forum tips are inaccurate or out of date, as things have changed, so what worked in the past might not work today - similar to me trying to turn off USB power saving and the option not existing in device manager or power options).
The battery life is great, as I've gone past a year of use. I've since swapped to enloops.
I barely use the number pad. FYI the battery life of the pad is terrible and it uses an expensive coin cell. I just buy a pack of them on Amazon (just in case).
Regarding wrist pad wear, I just wipe mine off with a damp microfiber cloth on a regular basis and it has stayed clean. I also use the keyboard with clean hands, as thick lotions or skin oils will build up on anything.
If you have concerns with longevity, add a warranty and relax.
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good price. just a fyi, for these Microsoft keybaords, they connect via the usb dongle. If you lose it or something, then it's done. each one is paired with a specific dongle. i think at least with logitech ones, you can get a replacement or connect the keyboard to a different dongle. otherwise, it's a pretty good keyboard (typing on one right now).
Yes, good price on a decent ergo keyboard (though most of us find the keypad of little or no practical use -- it's not the most responsive and misses the first or second press when it goes into some sort of power-saving mode, which is 99.9% of the time since it sits off in the corner).
Comfy for me, but not particularly well-made, and the palmwrest turns nasty fast no matter what you do to clean it, so I've resorted to coating them with matte black paint and matte clear spray to seal it in. Aside from cosmetics, they always seem to die within the 3 year warranty -- random keys like space just stop registering, or my last one just had an issue with Shift+C (google it, others have seen that too). The good news is they have a 3 year warranty and though it takes persistence getting through to Microsoft Supplemental Parts, who handles the replacement via a maze of links and phone calls, if they don't break your will, in the the end they will mail you a brand new one directly from the Microsoft Store site. My standard practice is to then sell the new replacement on eBay as I always need to have a backup one from deals like this anyway .
Wish they would redesign the awful velvety plastic wristwrest and make a backlit version, which would make this the ultimate keyboard for some of us.
The dongle madness is absolutely true. I miss the old days where the keyboards and mice were all interchangeable and only required a little button press to pair (like the ancient 7000 wireless mouse that I keep an army of since nothing has come close to the versatility and comfort of those).
Keyboard preference is a very personal / subjective thing. Kind of like clothes and shoes it is about how it fits YOU.
I've been a long time fan of MS ergonomic split format keyboards. I didn't think I'd like this chicklet style and avoided it until I had some wrist issues. I bought this because I could place the numpad to the right of my (right handed) mouse and shorten the travel / use of my right hand switching between mouse and keyboard all day. It helped alleviate some of my issues. Turns out the chicklet key action isn't too difficult to adjust to either. I now own 2 of these.
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Great keyboard if you don't need the number pad much. Mine worked great until it failed. The keys would continue to type out even if the button is released.
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I really like this keyboard. Have 4 of them, if that means anything. Out of all the keyboards I've ever used, this one is my favorite. Doesn't take up much space, comfortable, and has great battery life.
No replacement dongles. That said, I've never had one fail (as I don't use it in a laptop, but it is plugged into a dock).
It's possible that your keys might stick (sticky keys option usually fixes this).
Make sure you turn off USB power saving, or else it won't recognize the first key press and it'll be super frustrating to use. This won't be possible if you use it for work and IT blocks any changes. Also MS support forum tips are inaccurate or out of date, as things have changed, so what worked in the past might not work today - similar to me trying to turn off USB power saving and the option not existing in device manager or power options).
The battery life is great, as I've gone past a year of use. I've since swapped to enloops.
I barely use the number pad. FYI the battery life of the pad is terrible and it uses an expensive coin cell. I just buy a pack of them on Amazon (just in case).
Regarding wrist pad wear, I just wipe mine off with a damp microfiber cloth on a regular basis and it has stayed clean. I also use the keyboard with clean hands, as thick lotions or skin oils will build up on anything.
If you have concerns with longevity, add a warranty and relax.
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Why wouldn't they have the number pad connected to the keyboard? I want this but not a separate number pad
It would be nice if it were detachable. But the reason it is separate is so you can keep your keyboard center with your monitor and keep your mouse closer to your right hand.
With a built on numberpad, you have to move your keyboard left, or mousepad far right.
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Why wouldn't they have the number pad connected to the keyboard? I want this but not a separate number pad
The reason it can be advantageous is that the numberpad is often only used sporadically (and used in spurts) but it makes you have to reach further to use the mouse. That's the ergonomic justification. I understand what you're saying though. Perhaps you can find a tray to put the keyboard and numberpad onto so it's easy to move them together.
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No replacement dongles. That said, I've never had one fail (as I don't use it in a laptop, but it is plugged into a dock).
It's possible that your keys might stick (sticky keys option usually fixes this).
Make sure you turn off USB power saving, or else it won't recognize the first key press and it'll be super frustrating to use. This won't be possible if you use it for work and IT blocks any changes. Also MS support forum tips are inaccurate or out of date, as things have changed, so what worked in the past might not work today - similar to me trying to turn off USB power saving and the option not existing in device manager or power options).
The battery life is great, as I've gone past a year of use. I've since swapped to enloops.
I barely use the number pad. FYI the battery life of the pad is terrible and it uses an expensive coin cell. I just buy a pack of them on Amazon (just in case).
Regarding wrist pad wear, I just wipe mine off with a damp microfiber cloth on a regular basis and it has stayed clean. I also use the keyboard with clean hands, as thick lotions or skin oils will build up on anything.
If you have concerns with longevity, add a warranty and relax.
The "No number pad" section explains this very well
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Comfy for me, but not particularly well-made, and the palmwrest turns nasty fast no matter what you do to clean it, so I've resorted to coating them with matte black paint and matte clear spray to seal it in. Aside from cosmetics, they always seem to die within the 3 year warranty -- random keys like space just stop registering, or my last one just had an issue with Shift+C (google it, others have seen that too). The good news is they have a 3 year warranty and though it takes persistence getting through to Microsoft Supplemental Parts, who handles the replacement via a maze of links and phone calls, if they don't break your will, in the the end they will mail you a brand new one directly from the Microsoft Store site. My standard practice is to then sell the new replacement on eBay as I always need to have a backup one from deals like this anyway
Wish they would redesign the awful velvety plastic wristwrest and make a backlit version, which would make this the ultimate keyboard for some of us.
The dongle madness is absolutely true. I miss the old days where the keyboards and mice were all interchangeable and only required a little button press to pair (like the ancient 7000 wireless mouse that I keep an army of since nothing has come close to the versatility and comfort of those).
I've been a long time fan of MS ergonomic split format keyboards. I didn't think I'd like this chicklet style and avoided it until I had some wrist issues. I bought this because I could place the numpad to the right of my (right handed) mouse and shorten the travel / use of my right hand switching between mouse and keyboard all day. It helped alleviate some of my issues. Turns out the chicklet key action isn't too difficult to adjust to either. I now own 2 of these.
Decent price new!
The "No number pad" section explains this very well
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No replacement dongles. That said, I've never had one fail (as I don't use it in a laptop, but it is plugged into a dock).
It's possible that your keys might stick (sticky keys option usually fixes this).
Make sure you turn off USB power saving, or else it won't recognize the first key press and it'll be super frustrating to use. This won't be possible if you use it for work and IT blocks any changes. Also MS support forum tips are inaccurate or out of date, as things have changed, so what worked in the past might not work today - similar to me trying to turn off USB power saving and the option not existing in device manager or power options).
The battery life is great, as I've gone past a year of use. I've since swapped to enloops.
I barely use the number pad. FYI the battery life of the pad is terrible and it uses an expensive coin cell. I just buy a pack of them on Amazon (just in case).
Regarding wrist pad wear, I just wipe mine off with a damp microfiber cloth on a regular basis and it has stayed clean. I also use the keyboard with clean hands, as thick lotions or skin oils will build up on anything.
If you have concerns with longevity, add a warranty and relax.
With a built on numberpad, you have to move your keyboard left, or mousepad far right.
The "No number pad" section explains this very well
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