So I went to the Microsoft Company Store today because I had to pick up a copy of Windows XP. I’ve been waiting for the company store to stock more Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for some time. They were available online, but required extra for shipping, which being a bargain hunter was a sin if you could get it cheaper locally. So I finally waited long enough and it’s finally here. I’ve been using a Natural keyboard at work for sometime. It’s pretty nice on the wrist and it didn’t take too long to get use to. I have this decent Logitech “normal” keyboard at home and I was able to swap between them without much problems. However I HATED the fact that the Logitech island was vertical. Many new keyboards are doing this and I HATE IT!!! By island, I mean the set of keys that consist of Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down. Also, the Logitech made the Delete key bigger (2 button size worth) and shited the Insert key to the scroll lock key.
The Natural 4000 is got it right. The island is correct and I actually like the feel of my wrist on it. They have this soft foam like thing where my wrist rests on and I personally thing the bottom of my palms are in a more relaxes position then even with gel wristrests. Then again, it could also be psychological since I paid $25 for this keyboard. Haha.