| | |  | Business Keyboards & Mice | Home » » » » » Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite | | | | | | | Description: | | To design a more comfortable keyboard, Microsoft conducted extensive ergonomic and usability research. The result is the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite. Its split, gently sloped shape encourages a natural hand position-so you can type more comfortably.The Natural Keyboard Elite allows you to place your hands, wrists and forearms in a naturally comfortable position. The built-in palm rest provides a comfortable place for your hands when you're not typing. | | | Features: | |
• Keyboard features ergonomic design for comfort
• Multimedia controls for easy access to music and video files
• Enhanced F-key commands for customizable shortcuts
• Connects to PC via USB or PS/2 ports
• Attractive white finish
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 18.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 4.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 208 reviews |
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 Ergonomic keyboard...love it!Mar 06, 2010
this keyboard takes a short time to get used to with the changed angle, but very quickly becomes second nature! Working as a medical transcriptionist I type a lot and this has helped out dramatically with wrist discomfort :)
 Broke!Feb 28, 2010
I purchased one of these on amazon.com a while ago. I never used it too much because I preferred to just use my laptop's keyboard for the longest time. When I got a desktop again, I pulled this one out of storage. After only a few days of use, the spacebar stopped working, and the number keys were either broken or typing strange combinations...I have never had this happen with a keyboard, nor have ever heard of it happening. I can only assume that these are constructed *very* poorly. I even unscrewed the back and looked inside the 'board. Nothing seemed wrong. Also, that arrow key arrangement is just as annoying as everyone has ever said it was. You *never* get used to it...
8+ Years of Service and Still Like NewFeb 28, 2010
I was just browsing around to see what keyboards were available and I was surprised to see the trusty Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite still on the market. I have been using this keyboard every day for the past eight years and it has not failed me yet.
What is especially great about this keyboard is its easy cleaning. After removing the 10-15 screws from the back of the keyboard, the keys pop out in three sections: left hand, right hand, and number pad. I scrub these with soapy water and a brush and rinse all debris away under the powerful spigot in my bathtub. I let the key sections dry for a few hours and reassemble the keyboard. I have been doing this every few months for eight years and I have yet to strip any screws or break anything. The last time I cleaned it, I used a little bit of rubbing alcohol to remove some of the palm oils which were embedded into the plastic palm rests. This keyboard looks as good as it did in 2002, and none of the keys have begun to show any wear either!
I have to agree with other reviewers that the arrow key layout isn't the best. I remember using the prior model of the Microsoft Natural Keyboard about ten years ago, which had a better design with full-sized arrow keys.
I am considering ordering another one of these just to keep it in the closet in case the one I am using to type this review breaks, although I suspect that this one should last me 10-20 years given its current condition.
The BestFeb 22, 2010
I have a fused wrist so it has no movement and this Keyboard offers me the Best and Painless use of any other Keyboard.
Great keyboardFeb 20, 2010
I have no problems and enjoy this keyboard. I was worried by some of the reviews, and the location of the arrow and page up/down keys, but it's actually not a big deal. I got used to it pretty quick although they are smaller than some other keyboards. All in all, great feel and ergonomic split layout for the price.
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