"natural keyboard"

[Donald]

I am thinking of either the Logitech Wave or the MS 4000 keyboard. Not sure I need wireless. Logitech seems to have less of a learning curve. But also less "natural".

Comments from natural keyboard users?

 

[Quattro Pete]

If you like the layout of Logitech Wave, then I think MS Comfort Curve 2000 would be a closer competitor from Microsoft. I've been using the 2000 for years and I like them. I've got 3 of them currently.

 

[d00df00d]

When I did a lot of typing on my desktop, I made dang sure I had a natural keyboard. It's been a few years since then, and straight keyboards still bother me after a few minutes. Both natural keyboards I've owned have been from Microsoft.

Isn't the Logitech Wave flat? In my experience, the bump in the middle was at least as important as the curved shape. Of the two choices you listed, I would pick the MS 4000 in a heartbeat.

Also in my experience, the learning curve was minimal. It's different, but also very intuitive.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
When I did a lot of typing on my desktop, I made dang sure I had a natural keyboard. It's been a few years since then, and straight keyboards still bother me after a few minutes. Both natural keyboards I've owned have been from Microsoft.

Isn't the Logitech Wave flat? In my experience, the bump in the middle was at least as important as the curved shape. Of the two choices you listed, I would pick the MS 4000 in a heartbeat.

Also in my experience, the learning curve was minimal. It's different, but also very intuitive.


Agreed

 

[SwampSurvivor]

The Microsoft 4000 Keyboard is certainly ergonomically designed, but I think it's a bit overboard and somewhat uncomfortable to type on because the top of the keyboard is to high.

I was able to make the 4000 keyboard a bit more comfortable by propping up the back a lot.

I spend all day on the computer typing. There are some keyboards that are easier on the wrists than others.


For example, the Microsoft 400 Keyboard with a Pen under the space bar (to prop the back up) is extremely comfortable to type on and I get no wrist strain and fatigue. The newer dell keyboards are of a similar design, but just a major pain to type on.

Look for the microsoft comfort curve keyboard - that's an easy one to use

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Miller88
The Microsoft 4000 Keyboard is certainly ergonomically designed, but I think it's a bit overboard and somewhat uncomfortable to type on because the top of the keyboard is to high.

I was able to make the 4000 keyboard a bit more comfortable by propping up the back a lot.

I spend all day on the computer typing. There are some keyboards that are easier on the wrists than others.


For example, the Microsoft 400 Keyboard with a Pen under the space bar (to prop the back up) is extremely comfortable to type on and I get no wrist strain and fatigue. The newer dell keyboards are of a similar design, but just a major pain to type on.

Look for the microsoft comfort curve keyboard - that's an easy one to use



I've been using a Microsoft Natural since the late 90's. It is THE most comfortable keyboard to type on that I've ever used when at the right height. If you find the top of the keyboard too high, you probably need an adjustable keyboard tray.

I spend all day on the computer typing too

Picture this, my arms, with my elbows sitting on the armrests on my chair, are level, with the heels of my palms sitting on the wrist-rest on the Natural. This position has my arms slightly "veed" in toward the keyboard tray, which happens to align perfectly with the layout of the Microsoft Natural keyboard. My wrists are perfectly straight with this setup. I can't imagine a setup that would be easier on the associated joints than this

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Miller88
The Microsoft 4000 Keyboard is certainly ergonomically designed, but I think it's a bit overboard and somewhat uncomfortable to type on because the top of the keyboard is to high.

I was able to make the 4000 keyboard a bit more comfortable by propping up the back a lot.

I spend all day on the computer typing. There are some keyboards that are easier on the wrists than others.


For example, the Microsoft 400 Keyboard with a Pen under the space bar (to prop the back up) is extremely comfortable to type on and I get no wrist strain and fatigue. The newer dell keyboards are of a similar design, but just a major pain to type on.

Look for the microsoft comfort curve keyboard - that's an easy one to use



This MS Comfort Curve?
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Comfort-...osoft+keyboards

I do have the lower keyboard table at work and a keyboard tray at home.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: Miller88
The Microsoft 4000 Keyboard is certainly ergonomically designed, but I think it's a bit overboard and somewhat uncomfortable to type on because the top of the keyboard is to high.

I was able to make the 4000 keyboard a bit more comfortable by propping up the back a lot.

I spend all day on the computer typing. There are some keyboards that are easier on the wrists than others.


For example, the Microsoft 400 Keyboard with a Pen under the space bar (to prop the back up) is extremely comfortable to type on and I get no wrist strain and fatigue. The newer dell keyboards are of a similar design, but just a major pain to type on.

Look for the microsoft comfort curve keyboard - that's an easy one to use



This MS Comfort Curve?
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Comfort-...osoft+keyboards

I do have the lower keyboard table at work and a keyboard tray at home.


That one is an evolution of the ones I used. But they let you get the "nautral" angles without the awkwardness of one of the full ergonomic keyboards.

 

[martinq]

There's some good stuff in this article but it's also good gear ($$$).
http://www.anandtech.com/print/6819/truly-ergonomic-computer-keyboard-review-one-month-with-the-teck

Originally Posted By: Donald
This MS Comfort Curve?
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Comfort-...osoft+keyboards

I have been using two of those for about 2yrs now and their doing fine and are simple-reliable. Not fancy or 'nice' but the price is fantastic. My only wants above this keyboard are less noise (not that it's very noisy, but noticeable), smoother action and back-lighting.

 

[Donald]

I ordered the MS Comfort Curve 3000. We will see how I like it.