Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000

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Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000

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Palm Lift

Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 Features:

14-Degree Gable
12-Degree Split and Natural Arc
7-Degree Reverse Slope
Internet Hot Keys
Taskbar Favorites
Cushioned Palm Rest
Zoom Slider

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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (Personal Computers)

List Price:	$49.99 USD
New From:	$28.00 In Stock
Used from:	$13.45 In Stock

User Reviews Summary

Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 User Opinions Summary:

Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 is a USB ergonomic keyboard. If you are new to ergonomic keyboards, it takes some time to get used to. But it saves you from wrist and forearm pain.

Pros.

The construction is very solid.
The wrist pad is made of a nicely textured faux leather material with a tiny bit of padding.
Durable & comfortable.
Good assortment of programmable keys.
The zoom function is pretty useful.
Keys are soft, quiet and naturally positioned.

Cons.

It takes some time to get used to.

Specifications

Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 Specifications

14-Degree Gable	Advanced ergonomic design with enhanced slope reduces wrist pronation.
12-Degree Split and Natural Arc	The split keyboard design encourages natural wrist posture, while mimicking the curved placement of the fingertips to reduce key reach.
7-Degree Reverse Slope	Removable palm lift creates a reverse slope for a more natural wrist posture.
Zoom	Get a closer look—zoom in quickly and accurately with the intuitive Zoom feature.
Customizable Hot Keys	Perform common tasks, like opening documents and replying to e-mail, with the touch of a button.
Improved Number Pad	Commonly used symbols such as equal sign, left and right parentheses and “Backspace” are in quick reach, just above the number pad.
Device Stage	Quickly and easily access common tasks, including product information, registration, settings and more for popular devices such as cell phones, cameras, printers, and mouse, keyboard and webcam products.
Internet Hot Keys	With the touch of a button you can quickly access the Internet.
Taskbar Favorites	Easily access programs in the taskbar with convenient keyboard hot keys. Applications can be easily rearranged by clicking and dragging, and the keys will automatically adapt to the new location.
E-mail and Internet Hot Keys	Touch a button to quickly access e-mail and the Internet.
MultiMedia Keys	Quickly and easily access and control all of your media from your keyboard.
Lockable F Keys	Lock your F keys to avoid engaging them unintentionally.
Integrated Palm Rest	Get better support with this plush, integrated palm rest.
Cutting-Edge Design	Whether you’re at work or play, improve your performance with cutting-edge Microsoft technology.
Warranty	3 years limited warranty.
System Requirements	Windows Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Pro/Pro x64 Edition/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition Windows 2000 SP4 or higher Hard Drive Space > 60 MB free (Install 100 MB) Mac Mac OS X v10.2x–10.4x (excluding Mac OS X v10.0–10.1). Dashboard will only work with Mac OS X v10.4 or higher. Exposé will only work on Mac OS X v10.3 or higher. Hard Drive Space > 30 MB free (Install 30 MB) Other CD-ROM Drive USB Port

What do people say

If you’re new to ergonomic keyboards it will take you a little while to get used to using one but now, I have trouble using a standard one. Regular keyboards seem so uncomfortable and awkward to use.
Great investment not only because you won’t need another for ages but also for your own personal comfort. Your wrists won’t trouble you after typing for hours as older regular boards will.
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I switched to ergonomic keyboards after twenty years of working at computers with standard keyboards when I started developing pain in my wrists and forearms. They have done the job in terms of eliminating the pain and providing a comfortable typing experience. I’d recommend ergonomic keyboards in general but the primary reason I am not trying a different model at this point is that I’d rather pay the money and not have to adjust to a different layout.
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