Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000

Customer Rating:
Summary: Very comfortable but very cheaply constructed
Comment: This keyboard is great. A nice feel, comfortable layout, I suppose I must admit I'd prefer better keys as I like a quality laptop type keyset than traditional desktop keys. The buttons are a little "gummy" but I can look that all aside as it's not too much an issue than a minor annoyance and this is the only half way descent ergonomic keyboard that is reasonably priced.

The main flaw is in its construction. Herein lies its downfall. I've never used something more poorly constructed. It will die if you spill ANYTHING on it. For 50-80$ I'd expect a keyboard to have some sort of resistance to spills. Now, I wouldn't expect to submerge it or poor a keg onto it, but I've had cheap 10$ keyboards survive far worse catastrophes than this one and continued working as though nothing happened.

From someone that "suffers" from carpal tunnel syndrome I cannot use any other keyboard without my wrists screaming in agony. So, I am stuck with this keyboard or buying something that costs hundreds of dollars. Granted I do like this keyboard, but I am counting the days until the next time an accident occurs and have to replace it... again.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome Keyboard
Comment: This keyboard is awesome! I got used to using a split key keyboard and then mine broke so I looked all over trying to find an inexpensive replacement. This one definately fit the bill and I am very pleased with it. I like the soft handrest and all the extra helpful buttons on it. I definately recommend if you need a new split key.

Customer Rating:
Summary: I love it
Comment: I always like the natural Ergo design. My last keyboard had coffee spilled on it and several keys sadly died. We paid approx $70 for our previous. I was extremely excited when I saw this keyboard for only about $26 on Amazon. Shipping was also very fast and FREE. They keyboard has many features and I love it. The rests are pretty nice for your wrists too. I was a little baffled when I first put down the keyboard because of its height. There are obviously other settings for it but I left it as is and eventually I came to love this one. Its probably a good way to keep it since 1) I have a bad habit of taking my coffee to my desk 2)I have 4 children running around.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Do NOT buy this keyboard!!!
Comment: I've used earlier Microsoft ergonomic keyboards previously, and liked them very much. I wanted to update to a USB model, and so I bought the 4000 model without hesitation. Unfortunately, as other reviewers discovered, the space bar is difficult to press down.....so much so that it makes typing rather difficult, which is exactly what an ergonomic keyboard is supposed to help alleviate!! As such, this keyboard is all but unusable, unless you type with only your index fingers. If I could give it zero stars, I would.

Did MS even *test* this product? It's a disgrace that they would release something that has such a glaring deficiency.....but then, it's Microsoft, so why be surprised. Too bad because the rest of the keyboard is really pretty good.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Very good
Comment: I like it fine Even if it took some getting used to. My right hand is very arthritic and it seems to make typing and hitting one key at a time much easier.