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Microsoft Natural Pro (B61-00002) Keyboard

Microsoft Natural Pro (B61-00002) Keyboard

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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Cost more then average but worth the price!

by hidekiai , Oct 31 '04
Pros: Keys are in the correct (classic) position.
Cons: The depth of the keyboard requires more space.
Unlike other clones of this keyboard, it is faithful to the classic style keyboard in the sense that the PageUp/PageDown, Insrt/Delete, Home/End, and the arrow keys are where we've been used to (been using computer keyboard since the IBM 5150 days). So ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

once used to it, it is great.

by flurdy , Sep 16 '02
Pros: ergonomic layout. good for you some shortcuts are actually usefull. volume button, mute, sleep, etc
Cons: layout takes time to get used to. some buttons key assignments are limited.
I have been trough many keyboards.
basic ones do what 90% needs.
some boards have too many functionalities which you only use once.

I think this keyboard has got a nice balance.
Usefull buttons and they can be customized.
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0
 

You'll go where we tell you to go

by tuxlove , Sep 08 '02
Pros: Generally good ergonomic design
Cons: The '6' key is on the wrong side. Who taught these guys to type?
This would be an excellent keyboard, except for one major flaw. The '6' key is on the left side. Who taught these guys to type? Having been taught, like all others who took actual typing courses rather than using "hunt and peck", that you use your right...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Great keyboard for an expected price.

by onextruexhope , Sep 01 '02
Pros: Great features, keys arent too loud, nice feel.
Cons: Price, maybe? That's about it.
The Microsoft Keyboard Pro was a great investment for me. I was looking for a new keyboard (replacing my compaq internet keyboard), and I was just going to settle on a new internet keyboard. Well, once I found the Keyboard Pro, I knew I was onto...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

A Departure From The Conventional Keyboard

by jonwes Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Aug 23 '02
Pros: Comfortable Layout, USB Ports, One Touch Hot Keys
Cons: Takes Some Getting Used to, High Profile
I have been using computers dating back to the first Atari in the late 1970's. I've seen quite a few designs come and go in that time period. This latest design by Microsoft is a rather unique one. As most people are already aware, the Natural...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Resource Saving Keyboard

by ajritz , Feb 20 '02
Pros: Ergonomics, USB connection, integrated USB hub, hot buttons
Cons: Size (very large), Ergonomics not so good for someone with small hands
First, let me say, I love this keyboard. I have been a fan of the Microsoft Natural Keyboard layout since the original Natural Keyboard came out several years ago. When I upgraded my computer recently, I decided to upgrade the keyboard as well, mostly...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro - Try Before You Buy!

by OpalMan OpalMan is a Lead on Epinions in Computer Hardware, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Oct 22 '01
Pros: Ergonomic Design, 2 USB ports, Hot Keys
Cons: Ergonomic design changes layout somewhat
We recently had the opportunity to purchase several new keyboards at work. After a couple months of use, I can report wildly mixed reviews. Most users either love them and won’t give them up or they hate them and demand the old keyboard back. Very few...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

The MS Natural Keyboard Pro - Hard to Buy, Easy to Break

by Cyanne , Aug 27 '01
Pros: wonderful hand/wrist support, easy to use, quiet
Cons: expensive, breaks easily
I received a Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro as a Christmas present from a friend of mine who knew I'd been eyeing an ergonomic or 'split' keyboard for quite some time but was reluctant to replace something if it didn't need replacing.
A few months...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

MacOS users get a choice!

by pcummins , Jul 16 '01
Pros: MacOS support, helps reduce fatigue, CTS, RSI, other computer related problems.
Cons: None so far...
If you've got one of those earlier iMacs/G3/G4's with the smaller keyboard and puck mouse you'll be glad to know that finally there's a keyboard worth buying that can allow you to put the original away - for good!

After a year of recurring...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Give it a try

by lordchocice , Jun 15 '01
Pros: Ergonomic build, 2 USB ports, lateral firmness of keys
Cons: Rather large and bulky
Fortunately, I am able to write this review while using my Natural Keyboard Pro, so I can continually observe it as I type. Unlike many microsoft products, the benefits FAR outweigh the costs.

Most obvious about this keyboard is the shape....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Naturally Speaking.. my second!

by bellyman , Jun 09 '01
Pros: Added Hot Key row; USB; Full Size; CALCULATOR key!
Cons: Hot keys not color coded/fully reprogrammable; Media not manually changeable
The full sized natural keyboard is NOT DEAD!!!

History
A few years ago, Oct 1997, when buying a new system I saw the (then) new Microsoft Natural Keyboard. I am a programmer and spend all day at work, and all day at night on the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Cadillac of Keyboards

by thessa , Jun 01 '01
Pros: Sturdy keyboard with extras like programmable hot keys and 2 USB ports.
Cons: Can't think of a single one.
Before my current position, I worked as a medical transcriptionist (MT) for 10 years. MTs are heavy keyboard users and typically spend 8+ hours daily transcribing medical dictation. As a result of my heavy keyboard use, I would go through a keyboard at...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

A Natural Addition to any PC

by rheaton , May 29 '01
Pros: 2 USB ports.Hot keys. Good feel to the keys.Cheap Carpal Tunnel prevention!
Cons: Smaller than the original. Doesn't feel as sturdy.

Ok. Who stole my aircraft carrier?
Several years ago Microsoft introduced a wonderful new keyboard. The Microsoft natural keyboard. According to the claims made at the time, not only would it make you type faster, and more comfortably, it was...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Underwear Don't Feel as Comfortable!

by NGenTek , May 23 '01
Pros: Hot Keys, Key placement, Sturdy, competitively priced.
Cons: None yet
Out of the number of keyboards we all have used at one time or another, this is one of the best. I spend on the average about 12 to 14 hours a day working on computers and have never used something that is more relaxing to use (that is I mean for typing)...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

MS Natural Pro..I wont use anything else

by meliora , May 08 '01
Pros: great ergonomic design
Cons: space bar feels a bit weird..maybe it's just me..
I remember buying the ORIGINAL microsoft natural keyboard. It was big...it was very big.. and it cost me $99 from walmart. I bought that in 1995 and I've grown to love it. I replaced it with the smaller, lighter and more responsive MS Natural Keyboard...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Comfortable keyboard, USB connection

by suemccartin Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, May 07 '01
Pros: Hot buttons on top of keyboard, USB connection, 2 additional USB ports on keyboard
Cons: Intellitype software fights with some products like mouse drivers
I had never considered a usb keyboard until I was at a computer show and saw this keyboard for sale at a very reasonable price.

I was tired of tangled cables for my ps2 mouse and wanted to try a usb mouse and I also wanted to free up irq12...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Pro better than Elite?

by sinterklaas , Apr 27 '01
Pros: Natural shaped, USB hub, great keys and very stable drivers.
Cons: Some problems with ps/2, heavy and you have to install drivers.
After my third el-cheapo keyboard I decided it was time for a real one, I tried someones MS KB Elite and bought it from him. Natural keyboard are really nice (if you use 10 fingers, if you use 8 or less fingers to press keys skip this review and start...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Speed up your typing

by Chevyman16 , Apr 26 '01
Pros: Faster typing, easier on your hands, good quality
Cons: a bit more expensive than regular ones
Our family has been using a Microsoft Natural Keyboard for the past couple years now. We first got to try one out when friends of ours bought one and for some reason it was incompatible with the keyboard port on their older computer, so they could not...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

THE ONLY WAY TO GO!

by paisleyplace , Apr 23 '01
Pros: Excellent design, reduces fatigue.
Cons: No ability to invert keyboard.
I have been working on a computer and typewriter since the age of 12. It has been almost 20 years now. About three years ago, I started using the MS Natural Elite keyboard on the advice of my doctor. I am a medical transcriptionist and design my own...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Maybe it's just a girl thing

by lynnzop Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Apr 15 '01
Pros: "Split" keyboard really gives your hands and arms a chance to rest naturally.
Cons: None
My first experience with this keyboard was a little over a year ago when my hubby bought me one for Christmas. It was a replacement for my old keyboard, which had very noisy keys, and the space bar kept jamming. Not good for...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Give me a break!

by bengalkat , Mar 20 '01
Pros: Very comfortable to use!
Cons: None
I bought the Microsoft Natural keyboard because my hands and wrists were tiring after typing a lot. I have loved having this keyboard. I have had no problems whatsoever with it and would buy another one in a heartbeat if I needed to get another. It is...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Save your wrists!

by periginald , Feb 04 '01
Pros: above all, the ergonomic correction saved my wrists!
Cons: none
Background
This will be a sort review, so go easy on me!

I type a tremendous amount every day, and after years of pounding away, I started noticing sharp pains and weakness coming from my hands, wrists and forearms. I would have...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Ahhhhhh - Relief for your wrists!!!

by pc41 , Jan 30 '01
Pros: Comfortable, shortcut keys, USB connection, easy installation/setup
Cons: May take some getting used to, takes up a lot of deskspace
Be nice to your wrists and hands! Don't risk Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! Take this from a medical student that has seen too many people afflicted with various types of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). If you want to learn a bit about CTS, please read...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

A "Handy" Keyboard

by PDM , Jan 04 '01
Pros: Ergonomical, well designed, durable
Cons: Costly, some ergonomic challenge
I've been using the Microsoft Natural keyboard for much of the past year. This keyboard is divided down the centre, with each group of keys slightly angled, thereby accommodating each hand and wrist. It is designed to be more ergonomical than standard...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

It can't beat the competition any day!

by acclerk , Dec 24 '00
Pros: Supports your wrists, 19 Hot Keys, Natural fit
Cons: Bigger than most keyboards
I decided to purchase this item when I found out I had carpal tunnel in my left hand. The doctor said it was most likely from the keyboard since I am on the computer all day. I went right after I left to find a keyboard that would support my wrists...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Smooth and finger-friendly

by shutout39 , Dec 23 '00
Pros: Solid feel, nicely-weighted keys, good looks, useful function keys and low-current USB ports
Cons: Slightly stiff keys for some people, upper "6" key is on the wrong side
Why "ergonomic"?

I like ergonomic keyboards. The first one I bought, in 1995, was a Reveal "ergonomic" keyboard, which went on to become one of the most re-branded ergonomic keyboards on the market, especially when...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Best Ergonomic Keyboard

by MikeD03C , Dec 23 '00
Pros: Natural Layout, USB ports, Shortcut keys
Cons: None
This keyboard is my first ergonomic keyboard and I am glad I switched over from the standard. At $50 it’s priced higher than a regular one, but it has many features.

First of all, the ergonomic design is very good. I find myself not getting...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro: Because Carpal Tunnel is Not a Place to Drive Thru

by naphtalia Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 100, Dec 14 '00
Pros: forces proper hand position, reduces repetitive stress injuries
Cons: doesn't necessarily come with computer. you may have to buy separately.
I started using a computer back in 1986. At first, I was doing data entry and research from/on a mainframe system. The other work I did didn't involve using a computer, so things were okay.

As computers became more useful for more tasks, I...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

A very nice addition to any computer.

by KingArthur666 , Dec 07 '00
Pros: It's easy on the hands and easy to use.
Cons: Costly, but worth the money.
There are many contoured keyboards available these days, but this one is the best I've seen. Aside from the sleep button all of the extra buttons are used by me on a regular basis. The buttons I like the most, however are the media buttons. It has...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Now I'm really Zippy!

by MoonBeam1965 , Dec 05 '00
Pros: Helps relieve wrist, elbow and finger fatigue from long hours spent typing.
Cons: If you like keyboards with mice on them, I didn't see that version available (yet).
Recently we bought a brand new computer. It came with a nice
keyboard, but I wanted an ergonomic one because I'd already
had a generic one and loved it.

I went to Best Buy (in BelAir, Maryland) to purchase the computer
and...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Extremely Comfortable and Highly Versatile

by Purgel7 , Dec 02 '00
Pros: Most comfortable keyboard on the market
Cons: Nada one
Get ready to throw away your inferior classic keyboards for the ultimate in comfort and control. Having a keyboard that allows your hands and wrists to fall into natural position will help you use your keyboard longer and without any discomfort....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Well Worth the Money

by rsh101 , Nov 27 '00
Pros: very comfortable. obvious unique look
Cons: took a little time for me to get used to it
My husband and I are very hard on our keyboards. You might say that we abuse them. Over the four years that we've owned our computer, we've had to buy three new keyboards, this one being the last.....so far. Neither one of us is very gentle with...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The BEST Keyboard Around

by Deda , Nov 13 '00
Pros: Great design, easy to use
Cons: May not fit on all slide out keyboard trays
I chose to purchase this keyboard because 1. I have had carpal tunnel syndrome in the past and 2. I can't tolerate the cramped regular keyboards, they make my shoulders, wrists and arms ache.

The ergonomic shape and design of this keyboard is...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

One the Best Keyboards Available.

by Zeorai , Nov 12 '00
Pros: Excellent tactile feedback, ergonomic shape, USB hub, Internet shortcut keys
Cons: Pricey for a keyboard
The Microsoft Natural Pro is one of the finest keyboards I've used. It sports a nice set of features on top of the normal outstanding keyboard stuff. The only real drawback to the keyboard is it's price tag. Let's face it most people aren't used to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Awesome!!!

by Gondo , Oct 27 '00
Pros: USB hub, hotkeys, natural design, THE BEST!!!
Cons: you can't use other keyboards and mice, such as those at work and school, without getting sick to your stomach. You want nothing but your good old Natural Pro and Intellimouse Explorer.
Well if you read my review on the Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer you'll know why I bought this keyboard. I bought this keyboard because I hated my mouse? Yeah I was tired of yanking on my mouse cable for every inch of slack it could spare. So what do...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

USB hub and comfortable keyboard in one.

by mistrtonee , Oct 03 '00
Pros: Feature Packed, Integrated USB hub, comfortable feel, good price
Cons: Creaky wrist rest
The Microsoft Natural Keyboard is a feature packed keyboard. It is also rather comfortable. I find that it meets most of my needs.

There are 2 unpowered USB ports on the back of the keyboard which can come in handy for conveniently connecting...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

This keyboard has me totally spoiled

by birdlover5 , Sep 27 '00
Pros: Comfortable for wrists and shoulders
Cons: spoils you for conventional keyboards
I had an opportunity to try one of these keyboards and loved it almost instantly. I found my fatigue levels were lowered because I wasn't straining to type, and after a very short adjustment period this keyboard seemed like an extension of my own body....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

Not for everyone

by peachjam Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Sep 17 '00
Pros: Comfort, Hot-Keys, USB expansion
Cons: Desk Space, Alt & Ctrl keys to big, not for hunt'n'peck typers
I bought this keyboard solely based on recommendations from epinions. I didn’t even bother to inquire with the Microsoft website. I did practice typing at a few computer stores to see if I liked the feel. I did.


Why some...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

EXACTLY what I wanted

by joakimsen , Sep 16 '00
Pros: USB hub for mouse, arrow keys fixed.
Cons: None.
Maybe two months before this was released, I had called Microsoft on where to call to call to give them ideas for new products. I never got around to emailing them, but I wanted a natural keyboard with hot keys and a USB hub to plug in a mouse. Lo and...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Best of all keyboard worlds?

by oldcurmudgeon , Sep 13 '00
Pros: Ergonomics, key feel, USB ports, hot-keys, size
Cons: Small function keys
When the original Microsoft Natural Keyboard came out some years ago, I bought one immediately. Some of you younger folks may not remember, but before the Natural Keyboard was introduced, most ergonomic keyboards ran $200-$400. And some of those had...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

Obnoxious like Microsoft

by DavidGriffiths , Sep 12 '00
Pros: Ergonomic, 2 USB Ports, Extra Hot Keys, PS/2 Adapter
Cons: Big, Feels Cheap, Loud, Hot Keys Not Useful, Expensive
My laptop has a single USB port, and I already have a USB mouse. To add a USB keyboard, I would either need to get a USB hub, or a keyboard with USB ports built in.

Microsoft, one of the best peripheral manufacturers, makes a couple of...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The anti-carpal tunnel syndrome keyboard.

by phoenixdown , Aug 19 '00
Pros: comfortable, affordable, cool looking
Cons: NONE....well it doesnt come with a little cape and were its underware over its pants
At last! A keyboard that you can type on for hours and hours and hours that won't hurt your wrists.

With it's unique design and cool look, this is defiantly the keyboard of the future.

I got mine because I saw it in the movie...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

comfort at your fingertips!

by Heididrumm , Aug 12 '00
Pros: to many to list
Cons: a little expensive
Comfort and amazing access at your fingertips.
I bought the Microsoft Natural Keyboard approximately 3 weeks ago, and I have to tell you how much less cramping I have now in my wrists, shoulders, and neck. There is a big difference, and I can feel...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Do your wrists a favor

by Pavlovs_Fish , Jul 27 '00
Pros: Very easy on the wrist, 19 shortcut keys, built-in 2 port USB hub
Cons: Only 3 of the 19 shortcut keys are configurable, many devices won't work with the built-in USB hub
If the only Microsoft products you've used are their software, you should probably brace yourself, for this review shall reveal to you a startling fact: Microsoft makes hardware that does not suck. I have been a firm supporter of MS hardware for some...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Greatest Keyboard Made

by dbdrivdahl , Jul 21 '00
Pros: Enhances Internet use
Cons: none
After Microsoft discontinued the regular Natural Keyboard and replaced it with the Elite, I was very disappointed. I wanted one of the old style keyboards and looked for several months, but could not find one. When they released this one, I rushed to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Out with the Old, In With The New

by JuliaGaz , Jul 15 '00
Pros: Ergonomically correct!
Cons: makes it difficult to go back to using the old style keyboards
I've been using the MicroSoft Natural Keyboard since 1995. It is somewhat frustrating at first to get the feel for it, but once you do, you will NEVER want to use the traditional style keyboard again! If I sit down at someone else's keyboard and they...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Extra USB ports, great shape

by GezusK , Jul 10 '00
Pros: Shape, Quality, USB ports
Cons: None
I used to have the old Microsoft Natural keyboard, which was a little bit larger than this one. The only thing I really miss off the old one, is the way the front could be tilted up. The Natural Pro is nice, I actually do use the extra buttons along...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Finally! Mouse free Winamp control!

by aspenbordr , Jul 07 '00
Pros: Very comfortable to type one, quiet, has many useful shortcut buttons
Cons: "B" key located on the wrong side for sloppy typers, takes a little while to get used to
I spend a good amount of time at the computer. Ok, I spend WAY TOO MUCH time at the computer. So, naturally, I want the best, most comfortable peripherals. Lately, I had been noticing that after some late-night AOL sessions, my wrists were feeling sore,...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Great once you get used to it!

by Valerie47 , Jun 30 '00
Pros: Comfortable to use, good quality
Cons: A little expensive
I am a small business owner and I work on the internet about 16 hours per day. I have tendonitis/carpaltunnel in my wrists which causes my hands to go numb at times, especially while typing. I read that an ergonomic keyboard may help this.

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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

One Very Cool Keyboard

by SmakNuts , Jun 19 '00
Pros: Overall Awesome Keyboard!
Cons: Sort of expensive, but hey it's worth it!
The Keyboard of Keyboards!

This has got to be the most awesome keyboard to come around even though it isn't cordless. So what! So you can't sit on the couch and type. Tell you what though, it is a lot easier on your hands and wrists due to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

It's a matter of epinion.

by Wisky Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Jun 11 '00
Pros: Good quality, great for correcting mistakes
Cons: Not easy to switch from a reguar to a "natural"
I must admit, if I started with this to begin with, I would be an exceptional typer, and would never, cross over sides of the keyboard. But I have used a NORMAL keyboard for years, and that is what I am adapted to. Using this computer for the first...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro: Wristsaver

by jiwhite Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jun 11 '00
Pros: Comfortable, reasonably priced, includes additional function keys and numeric keypad
Cons: Minimally adjustable, doesn't fit in keyboard drawer
It is important for me to use an ergonomic keyboard because I have suffered from recurring bouts of carpal tunnel syndrome due to the number of hours per day I spend typing. I have been using the Microsoft Natural Keyboards for a couple of years. I...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Must...Reach..."B"...

by sherrylee Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jun 06 '00
Pros: Claims of Ergonomic Correctness are True!
Cons: Not Everyone benefits from Ergonomic Correctness
Like many people whose primary typing education consisted of High School Typing, I am a hybrid typist. My typing skills consist of a combination of touch typing, and hunt'n'peck. Although I seem to know where the keys are, I still feel the need to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

You've Got to Know How to Touch Type

by yvi_1 , Jun 03 '00
Pros: natural position for hands
Cons: kind of expensive
I have had my Microsoft Natural Keyboard for about four years now. I have gotten so used to having a split keyboard that I have trouble typing on a regular keyboard.

I do find that people who come and type on my computers have trouble using...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

Be Ready To Buy More Than One.

by crosstimber , May 31 '00
Pros: Comfortable, fairly inexpensive, easy to use, helps reduce fatigue and stress on hands, wrists, and fingers.
Cons: Be ready to buy more than one - these things keep breaking on me!
Several years ago, I bought a Microsoft Natural keyboard. I don't quite remember what model it was - all I can recall is that it looked very weird (with the "broken in half and re-arranged a little bit" look), and I could afford the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

A good thing to buy

by Takis , May 26 '00
Pros: Looks, Customisation, Function, USB support
Cons: Cheap materials used
This is a product from Microsoft that surprisingly is good. Probable reason for buying it at first is its looks and the neat buttons on the top.
Once start using it though, one finds that the neat buttons on the top are quite useful. They are...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Its a wonder nobody thought of this earlier!

by 1GQ Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, May 17 '00
Pros: onboard USB hub, smooth keystrokes
Cons: large footprint
Yes its big! Its also quite stylish and well designed. The first thing you'll notice is its large footprint, it takes up quite a bit of real estate compared to other brand keyboards. Then you'll notice the "quick" buttons along the top which...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0
 

Ummm...try again!!!

by ezra-ezra , May 15 '00
Pros: Absolutely none
Cons: The key board is just plain un-natural
I am typing on this key board right now, and i hate it! The title on the box was "the Natural Key board". Well this is about the most un-natural thing i have ever used. Sorry Microsoft, try it again. I am a big game player, and you cant do...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

A not too radical approach to split keyboards

by Ergoboy , May 11 '00
Pros: No retraining needed, not too radical a design
Cons: May not work well for all users
The Microsoft Natural keyboard is not something radical - it is simply taking radical designs and putting it in a package most people are familiar with (and can afford). A "compromise" if you like...

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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Buy it even if you hate it.

by kurt_kurosawa , May 10 '00
Pros: Good for your health.
Cons: Big footprint; beware the compact edition.
Typing is a very tactile process for me, and, I suspect, for most touch typists. We become dependent on key placement being exactly the same from session to session. I hadn't realized just how sensitive our hands are until I read that the Gibson guitar...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

It's Great.

by gemini_666 , May 09 '00
Pros: less strain
Cons: none
I found the natural keyboard to be the best keyboard possible. Over the amount of time I spend typing (in documents, or just chatting on instant messenger), I found the natural keyboard to be VERY comfortable and a real good way to type with...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Ergonomics + USB Ports!

by Marisa , Apr 28 '00
Pros: comfortable, 2 USB ports, hotkeys
Cons: takes up more space on my desk
I got this keyboard last week and I have to say this is a definite improvement over the free keyboard that came with my computer. This is the first "Natural" (ergonomically curved) keyboard that I've used and it really didn't take very long to...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
 

Pricey KB that can't take it

by Kessec , Apr 22 '00
Pros: Excellent molded layout, comfortable design
Cons: Pretty fragile for such a pricey keyboard
Maybe it's not fair to ask a keyboard to tolerate the usage level that ours are put through. We've been using computers since the days of the Commodore64, and our usage has only increased since then. With all this computing, you might imagine that we'd...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Different, but in a good kind of way...

by palindrome , Apr 20 '00
Pros: Ergonomic; USB ports; Special function keys
Cons: Cost
While I was reluctant to spend so much money on a keyboard when there are others that cost less than half as much, I finally had the excuse to do so when I found that I needed a keyboard for an old PC that was to become a server. Needless to say, my...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

A Hand Saver

by sweetcece Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 100, Apr 17 '00
Pros: Improved Hand and Wrist Support
Cons: More Expensive than regular keyboards
I have been using a Microsoft Ergo (Natural) Keyboard for years now. In my humble opinion there is no other keyboard that is designed with such flexibility of typing movement and comfort.

As with all transitions between regular devices and...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Microsoft does it again!

by dsmeyer , Apr 15 '00
Pros: Lots of Helpful Hotkeys; Comfortable; Durable
Cons: Pricey; I Don't Like the Small Enter Key
If there is one thing I believe Microsoft can do right, it's their hardware line of products.

After my Mitsumi keyboard went defective a couple days ago, I decided to buy a Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro at Staples for $49.00. The Pro is...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Great keyboard, great price!

by pay1236 , Apr 09 '00
Pros: Space saving, comfortable, great hotkeys
Cons: takes some adjusting to get used to from the non-ergonomic users (but worth it)
Microsoft natural pro:

This is a very space saving keyboard for its class. The sides are economized and the top row of keys from the 'Esc' to the 'Pause break' are half height to save room. Even with all its hotkey buttons it was narrower than...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

by iowamommy Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Apr 01 '00
Pros: Comfortable, has hot keys for quick access to features, can plug two USB devices into the keyboard
Cons: The backslash key seems to be in an unnatural place for me
The reason I originally purchased the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro is that I was intrigued by the “hot keys” on it that let you quickly access the Internet and other features of your computer with just a touch of a button. Already being a fan of a...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

They got that one right.

by hansmuff , Mar 22 '00
Pros: Great keys, USB hub nice extra, Additional buttons nice extra.
Cons: USB hub only for low-amp devices, wrist rest not detachable.
I type a lot, and I am more or less a touch typist (sometimes I peek for the symbols), and I am a keyboard fanatic. The quality of a keyboard is extremely important to me, because it is my most used tool. It has to have the right responsiveness, the keys...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

No More Mouse!

by kornell_911 Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Mar 12 '00
Pros: Hotkeys are HOT, comfortable, ergonomic, soft keys, control key shortcuts, 2 USB ports
Cons: large keys, ergonomic, price, bulky, not wireless
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

The Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro is a very useful accessory that must be considered when making that extra investment for a keyboard.

Microsoft has made many improvements to this Pro model...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

by photon , Mar 05 '00
Pros: Arrow keys fixed, USB hub, hotkeys are handy
Cons: Large footprint, have to plug USB plug directly into motherboard
For those of you who can't live without an ergonomic keyboard, the new Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro is definitely a must have. The successor to the hugely popular Natural Keyboard Elite, the Pro has a ton of new features that make it a worthwhile...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Good Keyboard For Extended Work Sessions

by swoeste Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Mar 04 '00
Pros: Spacious key layout, great key feel, great palm rest.
Cons: You may not get any improvement in typing speed.

I've owned a Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro for 2 months, and I've used it very heavily since then. I have nothing but praise for the keyboard, and I recommend it very highly.

Simply put, it's the best keyboard for extended,...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro

by rhino , Mar 02 '00
Pros: Good feel, useful buttons
Cons: Strange curved front that pushes wrist rest away
Okay, I've been skeptical of all these keyboards with all kinds of crazy shortcut buttons...and I work for a living, so the media controlling buttons do nothing for me...however I was sold on Microsoft's latest keyboard on key feel alone...and that...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Keyboard of the Future

by xeroid , Feb 20 '00
Pros: Easy to use, Great layout
Cons: Nothing
It's just a keyboard right? That's what most might upon seeing the new Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro. However, think of how much your keyboard is used. Almost everything u=you do on a computer requires a keyboard. And if you want the best, you'll get...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The beauty of good engineering

by bryan.casto , Feb 02 '00
Pros: Great feel, easy access to Internet apps...
Cons: ...some undersized keys
Microsoft finally got it right. I used to type on the original Microsoft Natural keyboard, and while it was far and away a better keyboard than a normal "straight" keyboard, the Microsoft Natural Pro is just as much of an advancement.
...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Durable with a soft touch

by gwdragon , Feb 01 '00
Pros: Durable, soft keys, nice looking
Cons: a bit more expensive, using a 101 afterwards is awkward
I got this keyboard because I was building a new computer system and wanted to make everything the best. This keyboard is so great. The one I got was a USB compatible as well. There really isn't any reason why you shouldn't buy this.

I...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Natural keyboards

by lambchop , Jan 30 '00
Pros: better feeling on your hands
Cons: trying to type on old rectangle keyboards
I started with the Microsoft natural keyboard 2 years ago and never looked back.

At first Microsoft has some problems with the keyboard. The letters on the keys would wear off after some use, about 4 months in my case I had no E,C,M or N. The...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Natural is the way to go

by slhansen , Jan 30 '00
Pros: built-in (but detachable) wrist rest, split key layout
Cons: none
Okay, I don't really have the Microsoft Natural Keyboard, but an off-brand, Micro Innovations. Sue me, they didn't have that brand listed. :-) That said, I really like my natural keyboard, it doesn't cramp my hands near as much as a regular keyboard...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Ultimate Keyboard!!

by Badboy245 , Jan 29 '00
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Expensive
Okay well this is the 3rd time I have tried to write this review! The two other times I went back to correct errors and the review got erased. So I'm just going to wing it!

If your looking for the best keyboard on the market the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

No reason to look elsewhere

by KenRona , Jan 29 '00
Pros: Excellent ergonomics, Convient USB ports
Cons: Internet keys don't get much use.
The quick view, I really like it. A lot. Can't go wrong and worth the money. Ergonomics are really good and the keyboard has good features, such as USB connectors.

OK, now for the long form. My old Natural was showing its age. The space...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

does the typing for you!

by chrisknowsbest , Jan 28 '00
Pros: its great
Cons: after this keyboard,you wont know how to use any others
Wow!!! This is such a great product. It's not bad for your wrists like all the other keyboards either. Discover a more natural hand position for comfortable computing. It's responsibly designed for maximum comfort, following extensive ergonomic and...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Great on the Wrists and Sturdy

by babyvalere , Jan 28 '00
Pros: Very Durable, sturdy, easy touch
Cons: Takes some getting used to
I bought this keyboard about 2 years back when I had fallen and I broke my fall with my hands.
Well I figured I needed something that was better than the yucky old keyboards that the computers come with. This was my choice.
It takes a little...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

It's a keyboard, but better!

by coolwave , Jan 27 '00
Pros: Good layout/comfort, cool quick access keys, two USB ports
Cons: My Mute and Volume buttons don't work for me
RUN DOWN:
- Easy to install
- Feels natural
- Cool new buttons
- Two USB Ports
- Buttons don't all work?

INSTALLATION (USB):
Installation was simple. Turn on computer and let Windows 98 startup. Plug into USB...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Wave is worth a rave!

by ten_angel , Jan 27 '00
Pros: roominess of the keyboard
Cons: takes time to adjust to
When a computer friend of mine bought me the Natural Keyboard I figured that I would not use it and throw it away after a day or so ...but not let him know so it wouldnt hurt his feelings. The first time I sat down at it I couldnt get comfortable on it...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Elite of the Natural

by BRADC , Jan 26 '00
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Can find any.
The is the best keyboard I have ever use. I have a MS Natural keyboard and the decided to try the PRO. I was very pleased with the first natural keyboard. But then I got the PRO, WOW! what a difference. I couldn't believe that there could be that...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Very Cool!

by steffy6 , Jan 24 '00
Pros: all the 1 touch buttons
Cons: large footprint
I just got this keyboard this weekend, and am very much in love with it! the placement of everything, just like the name says, is natural. There are so many "1 touch" buttons, I hardly need my mouse at all anymore! There are buttons for the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Love It

by memaw , Jan 22 '00
Pros: Everything
Cons: none
I got my new keyboard about 3 weeks ago when I fried my other one. The other keyboard was the original. When we went looking for a keyboard I wanted something that was easy to use and comfortable for my hands. Well I seen the IntelliType Pro and knew it...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Microsoft Natural Give Em The Finger

by psugrowler Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jan 18 '00
Pros: fingers flyin
Cons: not good with coffee
Impressive!! This is the world's greatest keyboard. I'm convinced. I am on my second one already. The keys are split into two sections that slant downward on slight angles. Not only is this ergonomically favored but your fingers learn a habit I like...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

It will save your wrists!

by lineman71 , Jan 15 '00
Pros: less stressful
Cons: can be costly
I just purchased this keyboard and I must say, I definitely find it to be a much better keyboard than most others. The split down the middle puts your hands in the most comfortable position possible. I have to write long papers for my classes and this...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0
 

What was Salvador Dali thinking?

by brim , Dec 15 '99
Pros: Good for the wrists, nice tribute to Salvador Dali
Cons: The B key problem, VERY LARGE, I need a matching "broken" mouse
Hmm, A keyboard that looks like it was broken in half. What else can we break? Maybe Microsoft should consult with Beavis and Butt-Head to make a monitor that's split down the middle because it's more "natural" for the eyes to focus that way....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

I love my keyboard!

by jhannah , Nov 12 '99
Pros: Very Comfortable Keyboard
Cons: Takes some time to get used to it
I didn't get my keyboard because of it's ergonomic benefits, or anything like that. Actually, when I got this job that I'm at now, it was already at my desk. At first, it was so hard to get used to. I never felt like my hands were in the correct...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Natural Born Keyboard

by Kenchiw , Nov 04 '99
Pros: comfortable; flexible function buttons
Cons: small function keys
I had an original Microsoft Natural Keyboard in black. Judge by the amount of works I need to typed, an ergonomic keyboard is a necessity. This original Natural was a great keyboard, and it even worked well with games, once you got used to the split...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

End Wrist Pain!

by Tad , Oct 12 '99
Pros: comfortable, logical layout
Cons: takes up a little more space than a regular keyboard
About two weeks into an internship at an online magazine this past
summer, my wrists began to ache every time I sat down to a computer. For the next several days I was in a panic as to how I was going to survive two months of slow and painful...
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