Microsoft - Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 - Black

I was developing epicondylitis due to repetitive stress injury from my previous keyboard. Along with a few other changes I bought and started using this Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. It looks like a beast on my desk, and has a pretty big footprint. (For perspective, the photo shows the keyboard in front of my Apple 30" Cinema Display monitor.) But the keyboard certainly helped relieve my forearm stress and the tendinitis is almost healed. PROS: *Great* price! (way cheaper and better quality than most keyboards) Super comfortable to type on Nice extra buttons and media keys Solid quality build CONS: Not backlit Space bar is a little tough to press compared to other keys (perhaps because it is not split and goes all the way across the bend) If you are having repetitive stress injury then seriously consider this keyboard.

I made this purchase specifically because my wrists started to hurt with the keyboard I had. I'm glad I made the switch! The ergonomic design made it so my wrists don't hurt anymore. Thanks, Microsoft!

I bought this for my son who is in college and also a gamer, because he is on his laptop all the time and with the keyboard design I thought it might help him so his hands and wrists might not ache as much. He was sceptical about it at first and immediately after he started using it he was really happy with it and thought it was the greatest thing. Since he began using it he has not complained about his hands or wrists which has enabled him to be able to concentrate and helps him type faster and not keep stopping because of aches and pain, and a plus with him was his gaming has improved because most of the buttons he uses are all on the one side of the keyboard.

With my disability, SEVERE DIGENERATIVE DISC. The contours of the keyboard places my hands arms and shoulders in a position that is comfortable and practical for typing. With the standard keyboard after 10 minutes of typing the stress is so bad, my neck and shoulders lock up, this takes awhile to relax those muscles to a point where I can move my head. My neck is the location of the Severity and is the most vulnerable. Best product for me. Thank you!

have used this keyboard since 2010 and wish Microsoft keep the Original "Wireless " board as before rather than change. I had to purchase the Plug in in order to have the exact same one. This lasted over 8 years and still working but letters were wearing off and my grandchildren could not find the letters...hence the new b board. Helps with arthritis and Never had Carpal tunnel using this.

I've used these for many years. The Microsoft Ergonomics last me about 18 months each. While competing keyboards last about 6 months each. (The last time I bought some they were five times as expensive.) NOTE: There don't seem to be ANY competing ergonomic keyboards.

Purchased this Ergo Keyboard for my wife since the last exact one was worn down and mis-firing. Old one lasted about 8 years. Purchased online without hassles. Picked up at the store without hassles. Overall great shopping experience.

This keyboard allows me to type much longer without straining my fingers or wrist because of it's comfortable, natural positioning of the keys. The keys are not so close together that they cause the mistakes of hitting more than one key at the same time. Love it.