Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Best Ergo Keyboard I've Used

By Linda O  May 2, 2006 | 3 out of 4 found this Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 review helpful

Pros: Programable keys for macros, Web favorites, speaker volume, calculator and zoom.

Cons: Absolutely none.

As a medical transcriptionist for many years, I go through keyboards quickly. It was not until I purchased this Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 v.10 that I was really pleased with an ergo keyboard currently being made. The wave is really e...rgonomic, unlike most "ergo" keyboards. Padded wrist rest is part of the keyboard. In the middle of the keyboard there is a "ZOOM" button, easily accessed by thumb, which immediately enlarges the screen without taking hands off the home keys or having to "mouse around". This features gives me a break from constantly having to reach for reading glasses. It also has buttons to go backward and forward for scanning Web sites. These keys are directly below the space bar and within easy reach with both thumbs. It contains keys to play your music, adjust volume and turn the keyboard into a calculator. It has several easily programmable short keys for Internet access, email and favorite places. It feels very sturdy and is heavy enough to not creep out of place as you type. The price is surprisingly low at about $45 to $50. Other keyboards with even a few of these features cost a lot more. I can not find anything I do not love about this keyboard! It is an excellent buy! Read more Less