Hi, I have been using Microsoft Comfort curve 2000 for 2 years, and then the keyboard had problems. some of the keys were not functioning. I switched to a normal keyboard from Logitech, but I hate it. I like the ergonomics function better. I was looking at the Logitech Wave Wired keyboard but then it may be too good for me pricewise as well. I noticed that there is a Logitech comfort wave keyboard, which looks like the logitech wave, but with different buttons. is this an old model? So now, I am in the market to find a new ergonomic keyboard. Preferbly something that does not have a space in the middle (like old ergo keyboards). I adapt well to any ergo keyboard, only that sometimes I use one hand to key in stuff. Imagine want to press windows+P on those keyboards, too far for my liking. I am now facing a dilemma. Do I go back buying a Microsoft Comfort Curve Keboard 2000 knowing well that it will fail again. I have heard lots of stories from users with this keyboard saying the reliability is poor. Or do I go with a Logitech wave wired, well price wise, the microsoft is quite nice for an ergo keyboard. I have not tested the Logitech wave at all, so no idea how that works. I want wired, and only keyboard, cause I am using a Logitech VX revolution mouse. No need wireless keyboard, when the wireless fails, there is wired to the rescue. I am using win XP and will migrate to Win7, so I am not sure if the extra buttons on the Wave is a useful feature. So any suggestions on keyboards? Brand suggestions? I only know microsoft and logitech for ergo keyboards and seems that microsoft has more ergo compared to Logitech. Another thing is which model should I look for if i want a UK spec keyboard. I cannot tell the difference if its on amazon. Thanks
Seen that, but worried about that gap in the middlle. I also play games from time to time, though rarely, I still play. And whats with this zoom button feature I get on the mouse and keyboard, not that I use it often. Only time I use it is in word
I guess, I'll take a leap of faith if alastor says so Reading the reviews, it is better than the Logitech wave. PS, if I don't like it>make me default winner of competition
the zoom thingy in the middle can be reconfigured to use as a scroller. that's what i used it for. it's just a rocker thingy instead of a wheel but still decent. this has to be manually hacked but its a simple XML file edit that's easily googlable. as for the gap, i've never found that an issue in gaming. after all, almost all the keys you use are on the left half of the board, anyway. also! i have both the wave and the 4000. i prefer the 4000.
4000 Cheesecake, never had a problem with the gap when it comes to gaming. Only problem is a spilt milk in it the first day I got it so some of the numpad doesn't work :'(
OK, looks like 4000 it is. Now to find cheaper deals online... Is thre a price comparison website for electronic stuff? I found a good price comparison website for books callled bookbutler. Brings you directly to the site. I have not found 1 good one for electronics though
The keyboard gets damaged too easily. I have spoken to other owners too and its like a manufacturing defect. The keys sometimes work, sometimes don't. My Comfort curve lasts only 15 months...3 months outside warranty period. That is why I am reluctant to buy another comfort curve 2000
oh, i havent had any problems just yet.... mine is 8 months old with no signs of death yet. If anything happens then i shall strip it down a solve the problem as i really love its layout, and it was cheap
Stripping down will not help that much. Most users which keyboard were non-functional, had their keyboards gone around 2 years. I'll tell you what you will find when you open the keyboard. Underneath the keys are 2 or 3 rubber like pads where you push your key. You will notice this because of the feedback sensation you receive while typing. It looks like bubble wrap with circuit boards sandwiched in between. The problem with this "spill-proof" keyboard is that, whatever liquid you spill, or grease from typing etc will accumulate on this bubble wrap. Making it slimy. It makes your base of the keyboard slimy as well. Since the rubber is virtually almost water proof, direct water contact can be done (well I did that) to scrub the grease off. But don't be too rough as the rubber will expand, though this is not a big problem, it will make putting back the stuff on the keyboard base slightly tricky. First time I "rinsed" it off, hang it to dry, then all keys work. But after few months the same problem comes back again. Always the same keys will not work. For weird reasons, it will work rarely. I have no idea why. Its like if you press shift+key will work or press the key for a long time then the key inputs will come..slowly. The keyboard is cheap, has good quality, but prone to failure. I have cheaper keyboards that last more than 10 years -to the point I got bored with it (until the PS/2) or the bigger round port are not available on motherboards anymore. Hope your keyboard lasts 5 years> Then you are one of the lucky ones
I've still got one of the keyboards you look at and say WTF it still works! all sorts wrong with it. I find the use of methanol very useful when cleaning items. when it comes to grease you need something to cut the grease, and water dose none of that. I seem to have good luck with such items, tho my logitech MX revolution has started to peel its silicone skin, rather annoying for a £80 mouse, yeah the price still sounds mad to me.
You will need a lot of methanol to clean the base of the keyboard You grip it too hard? The gray surface of my previous MX700 was like that. Looks like I press the left click at the same spot that it turned white. Sold the mouse though. VX revolution more than enough.
no dont grip it like a gorilla, lol! I think it got scuffed against something back a while ago, and it blistered and then peeled. The VX revolution is far too small for daliy use, i would get hand pains pretty quick.
natural 4000 is the way to go. Well worth the price. Action is smooth and precise, very comfortable, and it's durable. I've used mine for the better part of 3 years, and aside from shiny keys / no key letters / paint chipping and the usual filth, it's just as good as it was when it was brand new.
paint chip does not matter much if you touch type. Unless you type with 2 fingers, that will be a problem
Hey guys, I've been using the MS4k for a few years now. It's a relaly nice keyboard to type on. Gaming has been no problem at all - if anything the seperation on the left hand side "feels" better. The only sucky thing about the keyboard (aside from a high pricetag) is the key wear... After a few months of using it, you can already see the plastic shining as i've sanded it down with my fingers
Can I ask owners of MS natural keyboard 4000, UK layout keyboard, what is the serial number of your item? So that I know I don't go buy a US keyboard instead. Thanks
I have obtained my natural 4000. It feels so good. The only thing I notice is that this reverse slow is not for everyone. Depends on how high is your table. Also another thing I notice is that my touch type is not perfect as I always try to press y with my left hand
