Microsoft Natural Elite Keyboard - USB, PS/2 - 104 Keys - White - A11-00337

Because I have had no problems with my old Natural Elite keyboard, I decided to get another one as a backup. Years ago I broke my wrist, but the slant and spread of this keyboard allow me to type pain-free! After receiving the new keyboard, I "scrubbed and showered" the old one and now it's as if I have two new keyboards. If I were really smart, I'd order a third one just in case Microsoft does something stupid like quit making them.
 
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comfortable ergonomic design - great on my wrists. soft touch keys (unlike the microsoft natural ergonomic which requires brute force while typing).
 
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Great keyboard, if you like the split ergonomic design. I have had two (one was a dud--I spilled something near it but never saw anything on it and let it dry, but a few keys quit working--no problems with the return except that replacement took a little time). Both had a spacebar that someone else noticed was a little loud, but I really didn't notice it too much. I love the feel of these, and they have worked on every computer I've tried them with. I have a $60 Microsoft Natural Ergonic Keyboard 4000 v. 1.0 also, and I kind of wish I'd just gotten two of this one (the added features to me are not worth $30). What's really handy is the PS/2-to-USB adapter cable that comes with it. Note that this cable is not meant to work with just anything--the keyboard "knows" to use it. I have seen it work with a few different Microsoft keyboards, though, and one of them was pretty old, so that's a plus.
 
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been looking for this keyboard since i spilled coffee on my old one. no frills key board just meant for typing. much better than over paying for buttons i will never use. very happy and hope buy.com stocks them for a long time
 
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I purchased this keyboard when I purchased my first computer back in June 2000. I'm glad that I did. I wore that one out and brought another one when I purchased my new computer. It works just as well as any $100 or $150 keyboard out there. And it's far better than anything you can purchased at your local Wal-Mart! The only thing wrong with this keyboard is, you can't get it in black. If color is a problem for you. Microsoft never made it in black. I know because I went to http://www.pricegrabber.com/ and http://www.shopzilla.com/ looking to see if I could find one.
 
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good product good service
 
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My fingers get in each other's way on a standard keyboard but glide effortlessly across the keys of a Natural Keyboard and the key pressure is just right. Love it!
 
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Most of the MS hardware is crap. But this keyboard is tops. It takes some getting used to, but once you are adapted, it is hard to go back. Better for touch typing. Better for your hands to avoid Carpel Tunnel. Don't buy MS Mice - they have short life. But this keyboard is worth it. I hope they don't stop making it!!!!
 
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I've been using the Microsoft Natural Keyboard for almost 10 years. Over that period, I've had five or six of them -- because after a while, keys stop working. <br /><br /> I've tried all of the competitor keyboards but keep coming back to this one because nothing else even comes close. Other keyboards may have split keyboards angled out for comfortable use but none have the same key action. The Microsoft Natural Keyboard has a very positive-feeling action while others feel "mushy" or vague. <br /><br /> This keyboard doesn't have all of the extra buttons for controlling volume, providing shortcuts, etc., but who uses those anyway? <br /><br /> Even though I replace it every couple years or so, I will keep buying this keyboard because it is still the best.
 
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While I like the ergonomic style and tactile feel of the keys, the half size arrow keys make this keyboard fall short. Therefore not too long after buying this one, I bought the natural multimedia keyboard and have been happier with that.
 
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This keyboard takes some getting used to. But once you are used to it, it is great. Promotes better typing over long periods. I've been disappointed with MS mice (fail too fast) but the keyboards are great. I hope they don't discontinue this model or ones like it. Once you are used to the ergonimic shape, you don't want to go back to all those flat keyboards!
 
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If you are looking for a ergonomic keyboard that works great without any frills this is the keyboard for you. Great feel to the keys. Plug it in and go. Highly recommend.
 
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Well, at least that's how I feel about this keyboard that has been around for quite some time now. When these keyboards first came out, I was skeptical of how much difference one would make on my day to day typing. I figured it was some sort of gimmick or fad that was going to one day fade. Oh, how wrong I was! This keyboard has redefined my idea of comfortable typing, and it will do the same for you, if you are someone who never looks at the keyboard when you type. There are a lot of different keyboards out there with the split style key layout, but none has ever felt as comfortable, both in the pressure it takes to press the keys, and the position my hands rest in, as this keyboard. If I had one complaint, it would be that my keyboard is just slightly warped, so that it wobbles somewhat in the upper left and lower right corners. It's not significant enough to warrant returning it, and the weight of my hands on the wrist rest is enough to stabilize the keyboard. It is also much less noticeable when the back legs are extended. Either way, it's just a trivial complaint when compared to how wonderful this keyboard is to use. It's an amazing value here at Buy.com, and worth every penny. I highly recommend this keyboard to anyone who touch-types.
 
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best keyboard i ever used in my life, great for people who type a lot and has made my wrists feel better and i think i type faster now. it fits the way your hands should be. i would buy it again even though it is from microsoft and i am a linux guy.
 
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I have three computers at home, all of them now supported by Microsoft Natural Eronometic Elite keyboards. I have had one of them for a number of years and it still works great. If you aren't used to the angled keys, they may feel a little awkward at first, but more quickly than you'd imagine your hands will adapt and soon you will wonder why all keyboards aren't designed this way. Far less fatique with this keyboard. No problems with the installation. Just plug into PS2 or use the pigtail provided for a USB connection. For my most recently purchased keyboard, I paid $39.95 at Buy.com. Since then Buy.com's price has dropped to $33.95, and with the current $10 rebate and free shipping, it's a great deal for $23.95.
 
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For many years now, the only keyboard I keep going back to is of course the original Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite. Its ergonomic design helps with those long hours writing research papers and the like. With ordinary keyboards, especially the ones on labtops, I just can't stand the fact that I have to be in an uncomfortable position. This keyboard has allowed me to relax by providing a lift, spliting the keys apart in half to allow