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I hate the Microsoft Natural 4000 so much - I have one here. Apart from the split layout there's not much for me to recommend. Problems I've faced on it are: 1
by MikeW 17y ago
I hate the Microsoft Natural 4000 so much - I have one here. Apart from the split layout there's not much for me to recommend.
Problems I've faced on it are: 1) Long spacebar with pressing mechanism in the centre. Pushing from the side (where my thumb is) creates a slight resistance in the centre plastic which then causes a louder clack when it gives way. This is noticeable when working in a silent room, and noticeable on my fingers.
2) Too much key travel on all keys - when I went back to typing on my mac after using my 4000 for 6 months, I couldn't believe how much more relaxed my fingers were after not having to press so far down with the keys.
I think the MS Natural 4000 keyboard is designed for people who aren't aware of their fingers but think they're getting ergonomic benefits just from a split keyboard with a faux-leather palm rest. I tried many of these MS 4000 keyboards and they all had the same design that I consider to be a flaw.
- humbledrone 17y agoI'm actually quite aware of my fingers. I have been playing piano, banjo, and several other instruments on a fairly regular basis for around 15 years now. If that doesn't make me "aware of my fingers," I'm not sure what would. I don't see why having to press a key down slightly farther is necessarily a problem. If your forearms and wrists are in a comfortable position, it doesn't much matter how far your fingers have to move. In fact, I tend to think that a bit more movement is actually helpful with circulation. You're entitled to your opinion of the keyboard, but I think it was just downright rude to say that the keyboard was designed for unaware sheeple like me.