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It's important to be comfortable in a place where you spend a lot of your time. This Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has even more comfort features to make your day-to-day tasks that much easier.
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Microsoft 4000 Keyboard
on February 13, 2008
Posted by: reppy
from Maine
Microsoft to save 10 cents in manufacturing costs, opted for one super-wide spacebar using only one switch.
When pressing the spacebar anywhere other than near the center, the side torque exerted on the swich results in binding, requiring excessive force to the point of nearly having to "smack" it. to activate the switch.
If MS used two split space keys with their own individual switches, that would have resolved the problem.
In all other respects, i found this to be a great keyboard for the price.. Unfortunately, a binding spacebar renders the keyboard all but useless.
Until such time as MS redesigns the space bar, I'd avoid this keyboard.
In all fainess, perhaps I just got a "lemon", but that aside, the design of the spacebar is problematic and a common complaint with this keyboard as I can now confirm.
If MS would just redesign the spacebar as noted, then in my opinion, it would warrant a full 5 stars. As it is now, you would be better advised to find something else.
When pressing the spacebar anywhere other than near the center, the side torque exerted on the swich results in binding, requiring excessive force to the point of nearly having to "smack" it. to activate the switch.
If MS used two split space keys with their own individual switches, that would have resolved the problem.
In all other respects, i found this to be a great keyboard for the price.. Unfortunately, a binding spacebar renders the keyboard all but useless.
Until such time as MS redesigns the space bar, I'd avoid this keyboard.
In all fainess, perhaps I just got a "lemon", but that aside, the design of the spacebar is problematic and a common complaint with this keyboard as I can now confirm.
If MS would just redesign the spacebar as noted, then in my opinion, it would warrant a full 5 stars. As it is now, you would be better advised to find something else.
Bob
What's great about it: Great Keyboard - Great Price
What's not so great: Spacebar binds if pressed other than close to center
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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