Curved keyboard alternatives?

stator

Can anyone recommend a good keyboard with a curve in it.Have previously used this one (MS Curve 2000) but you can't buy it new anymore



The Curve 3000 is no good for me, don't know why but it causes finger pain.

Personal recommendations please? :A

baxie

Try a search on Amazon for an "ergonomic keyboard" there seems to be plenty, in fact there appears to be a couple of curve 2000, one is not new, and the other is priced at £159.99, what a price for a keyboard!

The only one I have experience of is the one that causes your finger pain, sorry.

cookie365

Have you considered a split keyboard instead? They look weird but are actually easy to use.

stator

Yes I've used a split keyboard in the past, but never found one I liked. The logitech ones all seem to have clunky huge keys that make typing hard work. Microsoft keys seem to have the right size and force needed to press them.

I know there are lots out there but I'm not willing to spend lots of money when so many keyboards turn out to be unusable for me That's why I'd like some recommendations

jmc160

If it's clunky keys that are putting you off of a split one, then this one might serve you better:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Ergonomic-Desktop-Keyboard-Numeric/dp/B00EO4NN5C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431592898&sr=8-2&keywords=microsoft+ergonomic+keyboard

It's an upgrade to their earlier Ergo 4000 model and the keys are much, much nicer. Nowhere near as chunky and travel is much shallower. Main complaint about this one is the Fn keys aren't quite as nice but I've never found an issue with them as I rarely use them.

I have the new one in the link at work and the older, chunkier one at home, so I can confirm how much better the new one is

(it's worth noting that while I now much prefer this split style of ergo keyboard, it takes some getting used to at first. If you're going to try one, you ideally need to give yourself at least two weeks of using it before you make a decision on whether it's the right one for you or not. this practice should be applied to any of these devices you choose)

gjchester

jmc160 wrote: »

If it's clunky keys that are putting you off of a split one, then this one might serve you better:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Ergonomic-Desktop-Keyboard-Numeric/dp/B00EO4NN5C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431592898&sr=8-2&keywords=microsoft+ergonomic+keyboard

I have the new one in the link at work and the older, chunkier one at home, so I can confirm how much better the new one is

I've a Sculpt at home too. I've used MS split keyboards for 5 to 10 years in various forms and and honestly its one of the better keyboards I've used.

Downside is even if you buy it as keyboard only (I use a trackball too) as a OEM business unit it still is not cheap...

stator

Yes I had seen the Sculpt and it looked interesting. At that price though I wasn't going to buy it incase it turned out crap like the Curve 3000. So you are both happy with it? I pressume you use the keyboard quite a lot?

jmc160

Sure, I understand that, it's not the cheapest set on there Although for an ergo set they can get more pricey than this


Personally, I'm very happy with it. I prefer the Sculpt I have at work to the older Ergo 7000 (the wireless version of the 4000) I have at home but I haven't upgraded yet due to the cost, and I can't justify it while this old one is still working. Both systems work very well for their intended purpose, which is to allow me to use a computer for more than a few minutes without my hands/wrists hurting. The shallower keys on the Sculpt make it easier still as my fingers don't have to travel so far anymore. I find with the older model some words are still a little bit of a stretch. Also the older 7000 is HUGE. The Sculpt takes up a lot less room on the desk.


Unfortunately it's hard to say whether it'll work for you if you haven't used one before, and if you follow my advice on using it for two weeks and then decide it's not for you, it's probably too late to return it.


Is there maybe someone you know who has one that would lend you to it? Maybe have a quick chat with the IT dept, at work, if you have one? They might be willing to lend or even buy one in for you to try out if you ask nicely

gunte

Worth a bid on ebay. Looks in good nick.

Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000

jmc160

By the look of the second picture, that's not a Comfort Curve 2000.. unless they've got their pictures mixed up...