Decided to replace it with a different ergonomic keyboard, and I still regret it. It has a cushioned palm rest for comfort and longer periods of productivity. Pros: - Very comfortable, wrist pad is nice - Plenty of extra function keys - Parenthesis above the number pad is great for programming Cons: - Spacebar is a little wonky if you don't press down close to the center Other Thoughts: I used this at home for a number of years until I knocked a drink onto it. The new Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard looks to be the successor to the 2005 Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (not to be confused with the more recent Sculpt Ergonomic and Surface Ergonomic releases). The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is a USB keyboard that has a split design with a naturally arched shape to help protect you from wrist strain, improve your typing form, and speed your typing. I dont have any issues with the membrane, but my work keyboard is completely missing the.
#Microsoft ergonomic keyboard 4000 vs 7000 Pc#
The one at my office has help up a lot better tho Other Thoughts: Great for office work (especially if you have a standing desk), but I'd recommend a mechanical if you're a little serious about PC gaming. Switched to the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 you linked and have some of the same problems.
The cover for the battery on the main keyboard as well. Is in fact the 7000 just the wireless version of the 4000 and I won't like the touch or does it actually have a soft touch where I barely press the keys (more like a laptop keyboard).
I used to use the white ergonomic keyboard with no problem but the keys started sticking after six years The 7000 is described as 'soft touch.' However, it looks just like the 4000. I have to press the keys down too far and it is noisy. Requires 2 AAA batteries The Numpad is wireless and separate from the keyboard. I have the ergonomic 4000 keyboard and hate the touch. Most ergonomic keyboards work by setting up the keys so that your wrists are positioned more comfortably and your fingers rest on the keys in a more natural way. The keyboard comes with a riser which tilts the keyboard forward - you may or may not use the riser depending on your chair-to-desk height. Cons: Keycap lettering does wear off a bit, especially WASD if you play a lot of FPS. Microsoft Sculpt Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard. It's works well enough for gaming, but I actually went out and bought a mechanical w/ brown switches for my gaming PC at home, and it's a better experience. I actually have a second one for home, when I work remotely.