Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard (B2M00012)

Pros: Well designed key layout, padded wrist rests and numerous special function keys
Cons: large size

We received several requests from users at work for ergonomic keyboards and I was given the task of selecting which one we were going to purchase where I work. After careful consideration I selected the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard ...

Pros: The best Microsoft-Natural yet, very quiet keys, plenty of shorcut keys, photo-zoom key is useful.
Cons: Too many shortcut keys for some people (including me), difficult to learn ergonomic-keyset without practice.

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 Format: USB Platform: WIndows: XP, Tablet PC Edition, 2000 Mac: OS-10.1 + ----- The Ergonomic Advantage ----- Both business computers I access frequently have run Microsoft ...

Pros: Comfortable, well thought out, programmable keys
Cons: Large footprint, have to buy extra instead of coming with the computer

Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard < b> Earlier this spring I started to notice pain in my hands and wrists as I typed; I therefore purchased this keyboard which is supposed to allow you to type in a more natural posture. I've seen ergonomic ...

Pros: Helps alleviate pain and repetitive stress injuries from typing.
Cons: A bit unnatural at first, and stiff space bar key.

I type a lot. I type for work. I type for Epinions. I type for online gaming. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that I occasionally get very painful pinched nerves and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Pinched nerves in the neck can develop from a repetive ...

Pros: Quiet; easy to type on once you get used to it!
Cons: Too many buttons that don't always work correctly!

I am not sure when and how the MICROSOFT NATURAL ERGONOMIC 4000 KEYBOARD came into my life.  I only know I am in mourning now that it is on the way to Keyboard Heaven!  I am looking for another keyboard to love, and in the interim ...

Pros: Ergonomic, customizable function keys, stylish
Cons: Zoom requires manual hack to work as scroll

I work in the software industry and as such I spend 50+ hours each week on my computer and I also purchase and use a wide variety of Windows related hardware and software. Years ago I purchased a Microsoft Elite Natural Keyboard when they were first ...

Pros: Comfortable, quiet, relieved various pains
Cons: Price, forced installation of mouse drivers causes problems in software, black only

I bought this keyboard to help alleviate chronic back, hand, and wrist pain. I have two of this keyboard, one at home and one at work. I type 10+ hours a day, every day. I have used at least 6 different keyboards on a regular basis, but this was my ...

Pros: Great layout, nice palm rest, solid construction.
Cons: Unusable space bar, horrible key feel.

Don't you hate it when you find a product that's so great is so many areas, but fails in one aspect so is unusable? That is this keyboard for me. I'm particularly picky on the feel of my keyboards. I work as a developer all day and I rarely use a ...

Pros: Ergonomic design eliminates strain on wrists, promotes natural typing position.
Cons: None I can think of. You can disable any keys you don't need.

I purchased this keyboard a few weeks ago for my work PC. It replaced an older Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. The ergonomic keyboards do take a little bit of getting used to, but once you do, it's difficult to go back to a standard keyboard. I've been ...

Pros: Its black, has a padded wrist area and lots of advanced features.
Cons: Slightly quirky feel to the layout. HORRIBLE reliability problems.

I confidently predicted the 4000 would be my perfect KB. I loved MS KBs in the past. I used the Natural KB and the Multimedia MS ergo KB, which Im using right now. Eventually the cords would short out and the keys would fade a slight bit, so I would feel ...

Pros: Nice feel, nice wrist rest, nice split design. Everything as advertised.
Cons: The worst thing, however was that the buttons started rubbing off. Inexcusable for a keyboard.

I had every intention of loving this keyboard. When I went shopping to replace the last one that didn't make it through the dishwasher, I had aspirations of a simple wired split keyboard. Period. Not a terribly critical application, so I felt safe ...

Pros: USB, many function keys, lights for several functions
Cons: Poor quality switches-i.e. keys quit, not much life even in light use

I also like the natural key layout, I believe it's easier on the hands.  I've had two of these in the last couple of years, they're fine while they last but when the keys start to drop out all you can do is toss it.  Fortunately one of my ...

Pros: Wonderfully designed. Extremely durable. Unbelievably comfortable.
Cons: Takes a lot of getting used to. Feels very different.

I'm pretty picky about my keyboards and have gone through quite a few. However, I've had this keyboard for a few years now and keep coming back to it. For me, it's got the right feel. The comfort is perfect. That being said, it certainly didn't ...

Pros: Padded wrist rest, ergonomic split design
Cons: Stiff keys, unusable space bar, lack of customer support

This review is for the Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard, I’ve been using numerous keyboards over the last 20 years and touch typing for the last 6 of these years. My purpose in purchasing the Keyboard 400 was to reduce some of the wrist and finger pain I ...

Pros: Nice layout
Cons: A tiring keyboard to use, not suited for a work environment.

Hi, I spend all day on the computer writing reports, answering email etc. A comfortable, responsive keyboard is a must. I searched for a replacement ergonomic keyboard and settled on the MS-Ergonomic 4000. It has a nice layout and a comfortably ...