Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 Keyboard and Mouse Set
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: WTA-00001
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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 Keyboard and Mouse Set price range: $81.42 - $147.46
- Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher
- Reviewed on: 04/23/2008
- Released on: 06/14/2007
The good: Easy-to-adjust keyboard height and angle; split keyboard design with raised center makes for comfortable typing; programmable quick-launch keys cut down on mousing; unique mouse design keeps wrist at a neutral angle.
The bad: Keys and scroll wheel offer a bit too much resistance for ultimate comfort; mouse is right-handed only; inconvenient thumb-button placement.
The bottom line: Though it may not offer much relief from clinical repetitive stress injuries, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 will satisfy users who want a slightly more comfortable keyboard and mouse than the one that came with their computer.
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5 stars
Spacebar key definitely need to Improve
by yongti on September 23, 2007
Pros: Cool Design, Palm rest
Cons: crappy space bar, bulky and un-user friendly mouse
Summary: Keyboard
Appearance: Design looks good
Functionality:
Spacebar need to improve, pressing from extreme left of right corner is not smooth, it’s irritated.
Keeping the conventional key positioning is excellent, (...
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Summary: Keyboard
Appearance: Design looks good
Functionality:
Spacebar need to improve, pressing from extreme left of right corner is not smooth, it’s irritated.
Keeping the conventional key positioning is excellent, (insert, del, home, end, p.up p.dpwn)
Shortcut key design is good and practical, outstand with different color
Palm rest design is comfortable and zoom slider is cool to have
Mouse
Appearance: looks too bulky
Functionality: comfortable to hold and with very good gripping however a high degree of arm movement needed for moving the curser, it’s tiring. Need more practice for precision clicking.
Side button positioning is not user friendly. Hardly reach when needed.
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8 stars
Great eplacement to the ORIGINAL Natural Keybd, BUT....
by cyberlawprof on May 11, 2010
Pros: Great for those who are used to the original white wired MS Natural Keyboards. Keys are huge and tactile movement. Lots of functional buttons to use to speed up access to apps. Keeps my wrists in good position.
Cons: POOR quality print transfers on the buttons. My keyboard letters and numbers faded within 1 year of use. Now there is literally no white markers on the keys to tell me what the keys are.
Summary: Tried to get MS to replace them but they refused on the basis of wear and tear. I said it was bad material design and should not fade so quick ...
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Summary: Tried to get MS to replace them but they refused on the basis of wear and tear. I said it was bad material design and should not fade so quick but they just ignored the issue.
Notwithstanding the problem of the faded numbers and letters, I got another one to replace it. I need and cannot live without an ergonomic keyboard. I tried the other designs by MS as well as Logitech but I keep coming back to the Natural Ergonomic design layout. I am waiting and hoping that sooner rather than later that someone comes up with a truly efficient but comfortable ergonomically designed keyboard that is comfortable for everyday use.
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3 stars
No better than the standard ergo board
by Morticia89 on July 27, 2008
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Heavy mouse, sticky keys
Summary: I bought this as a replacement for an older ergoboard that I had worn out. Upon installation, I noticed that the keys require a firm depression to get the letter/# ...
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Summary: I bought this as a replacement for an older ergoboard that I had worn out. Upon installation, I noticed that the keys require a firm depression to get the letter/# to work. The 'K' key is the worst on this board. The space bar is extremely noisy. The letters have worn off several keys from having to press so hard and I've only had this about 7 months. The keys have not become easier to depress with use.
The mouse is comfortable to use but with the batteries inserted, it is almost too heavy to use. I have a large hand, so the button placement on the mouse isn't an issue. The wireless is easy to install, and I've had no problems with connectivity or lag/skipping.
I have a wired MS 4000 ergoboard at work that I've had no problems at all with. If you really want a MS ergo, get the wired 4000.
After all of the above, I'm looking at purchasing either the Logitech Wireless Ergo or the Logitech Wave. They make good products and won't aggravate my rheumatoid arthritis.
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8 stars
ergo units are unique...this is an excellent one
by onlyauser on September 28, 2007
Pros: excellent setup for long hours at desktop
Cons: mouse thumb buttons/bad location/used to them now
Summary: I have been using ergo keyboards and mice for years. As far as the ergonomic design I feel this is the most superior product on the market if ergo's ...
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Summary: I have been using ergo keyboards and mice for years. As far as the ergonomic design I feel this is the most superior product on the market if ergo's are for you this is the one to get. If you are looking for some comfort in a less daramatic design there are many more fine options.
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- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: WTA-00001
- Description: The innovative shape of the keyboard and mouse encourage a more natural hand, wrist, and forearm posture. Don't overlook the importance of using an ergonomic desktop - it is an important part of making your time on the computer more comfortable and more productive.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Keyboard and mouse set - Wireless
- Interface RF
- Max Operating Distance 30 ft
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Form factor External
Input Device
- Type Keyboard
- Ergonomic Design Yes
- Input Device:Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Features Zoom slider ,
Palm rest - Pointing Device / Manipulator Mouse
- Hot Keys Function E-mail,
Internet browsing,
Zoom - Pointing Device / Manipulator:Pointing Device Features Magnifier,
5 programmable buttons,
High Definition Laser Technology,
Scrolling wheel (4-way),
Tilt Wheel technology - Movement Detection Technology Laser
Pointing Device
- Type Mouse
- Movement Detection Technology Laser
- Pointing Device Features Magnifier,
Tilt Wheel technology,
High Definition Laser Technology,
Scrolling wheel (4-way),
5 programmable buttons Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces None
- Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Battery
- Type AA type
- Type AA type
- Installed Qty 4
- Technology Alkaline
Interface(s) Required
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type A
Interface Provided
- Port(s) Total (Free) None
Expansion Slot(s)
- Slot(s) Provided None
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple MacOS X 10.2.x - 10.4.x
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