Customer Ratings & Reviews

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 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.

I have been using MS Ergonomic keyboards for 20 years, and yes they have been around that long. And I don't suffer from RMIS.

simple, elegant design. I love typing on the keyboard with no more awkward maneuvers.

I own several of these keyboards and love its design. The soft-touch keys make this keyboard extremely comfortable to use. I would give this product a 5-star rating, but these keyboards have a bit of an annoying flaw: the letters wear off of the keys after prolonged use. I never had this problem on the original white ergo keyboards previously manufactured by Microsoft, but these Ergo 4000 keyboards have this issue every time. I found and purchased keyboard stickers, but they also wear off. This won’t bother people who use home-row typing, but it’s a minor product deficiency that blemishes an otherwise perfect product.

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 worked on the computer a lot and having this keypad has helped relieve some of the uncomfort from extended hours of use. Easy to use, however I haven't taken the time to finish learning about all of it's features. Next on the list ergo mouse.

Microsoft builds good quality accessories and this keyboard is no exception. nice ergonomic layout. less expensive then some because its wired but at least you never have to change the batteries.

I got mine on a super price special BUT I LOVE this keyboard! I have BIG hands and HATE small keyboards. The palm rest is very comfortable. I did finally wear one out over a five year period but I use it a LOT. The extra functions on the keyboard come in handy too. I think I bought two on that special so hopefully I"m set for a LONG time!

This is a standard ergo keyboard. It has good response/key action and was a plug n play item. The only thing keeping it from being a 5 star is the double "8" key. Yep, mine goes 1234567880 and I hadn't noticed until time for review. Other than that it is a good keyboard.

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.

The Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard make your hands sit right on the keyboard ...its comfortable to ones hand and fingers.

I have had at least 3-4 off these keyboards. The last 2, the letters on the keys disappear, and I'm not heavy-fingered on my keyboard. Why is the quality dropping? Is that why you sell them cheaper than anywhere else? Are these rejects or something? Before the last 2, the letters on the keys never disappeared; it just died on me one day. What's going on with this product?

Got this to replace my father in laws keyboard. He had worn it out. It is fantastic! He loves it because he is 86 years old and arthritic! Padded and curved so comfortable to use. Easy to to install! IF I can hook it up ANYONE can! Good price too!!

I originally purchased one of these for work and I liked it so much I got one for home as well. It's VERY comfortable and I can rest my wrists on the keyboard and reach everything easily from the resting position. on most/straight keyboards my wrists tire from holding them at an angle to line up with the keys, this one they line up in resting position. On most keyboards, when resting my wrists on the desk or pad, I can't reach the keys and/or have to hold my wrists up so I'm not putting too much weight on the keys. The tactile respond is smooth and precise with a clear tactile and audible click when the keys are pressed. It's not as clean as a truely mechanical keyboard but good enough for average level gaming.

I bought this as I am suffering of carpal tunnel and the posture while typing and using the mouse is quite important. I used to have a keyboard with wrist rest, but it was starting not to be enough so I got this that can be used in 2 configurations: as a normal keyboard or elevated. I prefer this setup that is a bit awkward at the beginning, but more comfortable in the long run. The only point is that I was used to type the B with the right hand but this forces you to use the left (maybe to balance the number of keys between the two hands). If it were a single flow instead of separated (more like the Logitech Wave so to speak), it may have been better from that respect, but you get used to it.