Product Description
Bend your arms at the elbows and hold your hands straight out. See how your hands naturally position themselves at a slight inward angle toward each other? Notice how this angle matches the angle of the split-keypad on the ErgoBoard Natural Design Keyboard. It lets you work more comfortably by helping you type with your hands, wrists, and forearms in a more relaxed posture. The ErgoBoard Natural Design Keyboard incorporates more than just an ergonomic design, it also includes a tactile key switch, an integrated palm rest and adjustable typing heights. This keyboard still has the familiar layout that you are used to. Using a QuietType membrane with soft tactile keys will ensure ease of use and a comfortable feel. With a 15 million keystroke operating life and a jumbo sized Enter key, you can expect reliable and convenient performance for years to come.
Customer Reviews:
The 'perfect' keyboard.......2007-09-03
I have had several of these and would definitely suggest this to anyone with arm and wrist pains due to extensive and repetitive typing. The shape of the keyboard helps alleviate the pains. It is larger than your typical keyboard, so make some space on your desk. Also, this has a PS2 connection, so you will need a PS2 to USB cable if you are going to use it with new machines that only have USB ports (like Dells).
Good keyboard overall, but ..........2007-07-12
It is what it is. It's a good Ergonomic PS/2 keyboard. My only warning is that if your a quick typer be prepared for a learning curve as the keys are "stiff". Being use to logitech keyboards (which have a soft touch), I missed a lot of keys until I got use to how much pressure I need to sucessfully create a keystroke.
Letters wear off!.......2007-05-18
This is a wonderful keyboard with correct "6" spacing and excellent comfort level. It has been very durable for the 3 months that I have owned it. In fact, everything is perfect about this keyboard except that the letters have all worn off. Yes, I am a medical transcriptionist and type 40+ hours a week on this. I know this is a lot of use, but I keep remembering the IBM Selectrics that I learned on in high school that were 30 years old but still had all the letters intact. Even the paint on the symbol keys is wearing off, which could be a problem as I don't have these memorized.
I am really irritated about the cheapo letter paint. I hope it isn't toxic as I have absorbed it all in my fingertips.
Great Keyboard.......2007-04-07
This is an excellent keyboard for those of you who spend all day typing. I got my wife this keyboard and she says her wrists and hands feel much better then her old style keyboard. If you have wrist pain due to poor ergonomics and all day on the computer, this may just be the keyboard for you. Takes a few days to get used to with the layout, but it makes a world of difference and is worth the temporary setback.
Best ergo board out there... take it from a professional typist.......2007-01-19
I'm a professional medical transcriptionist of 12 years. It's my job to type over 2000 lines of text a day. I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. I NEED a good, dependable ergo keyboard that will keep my speed up and pain down.
I was using the new Microsoft keyboard until I developed a twitch in my right thumb that was so severe that pens started falling out of my hand. Not so good. Not so ergo.
Don't mistake this keyboard for the Ergoboard PRO. That is also made by Belkin but feels totally different and is very fatiguing for extensive typing.
This one has a clicky, very tactile keyboard (translated: it's noisy), and some people don't like that, so just be aware. Yes, the "power" button is really annoying. Just pop it off. And keep it, and make a bracelet out of your collection of them when you have to replace the keyboard after about 5 months (at my level of usage, so that probably translates to 1-2 years for other users).... because the space bar will wear out and stop working. And you'll want the same keyboard again. And you'll have a subsequent collection of dismembered "power" keytops. Cool jewelry.... power bracelet ;-)
Anyway, I see it's getting hard to find, hope they aren't on the outs. I love them... they are worth replacing every few months.
Product Description
Belkin offers one of the broadest selections of input devices - keyboards, mice and trackballs, from the basics for the budget-conscious, all the way to the cutting edge in optical technology, advanced ergonomics, power management, Internet and multimedia hot keys and beyond. Whatever your individual computing input needs may be, Belkin has the answer - at the most competitive, affordable prices in the industry.The ErgoBoard is a 108-key, split-design ergo keyboard designed with your body's natural posture in mind. It features: integrated wrist rest, 3D design, adjustable keyboard heights, Windows 98 Hot Keys, and PS/2 and AT compatible connectors.
Customer Reviews:
Rest you hands and wrists.......2007-12-25
While this keyboard might seem almost awkward at first, after a short time you become more familar with the ergonomic design, and your hands and wrists will benifit . . . not everyone will appreciate this design however, no matter how much they use it. In my opinion, this keyboard is probably as good or better than the Microsoft version because of things such as a large enter key and space bar(s). Works with any operating system - including Vista, and is smooth and quiet. Nice keyboard overall, I intend to use it for many years to come.
Ergo Keyboard.......2007-11-01
This ergo keyboard is terrific for the money! I find it to be very comfortable as I use my computer all day for my work. I recommend it very highly for people that do transcription of any kind. Thanks Belkin for making a good product!
Product Description
Bend your arms at the elbows and hold your hands straight out. See how your hands naturally position themselves at a slight inward angle toward each other? Notice how this angle matches the angle of the split-keypad on the ErgoBoard Natural Design Keyboard. It lets you work more comfortably by helping you type with your hands, wrists, and forearms in a more relaxed posture. The ErgoBoard Natural Design Keyboard incorporates more than just an ergonomic design, it also includes a tactile key switch, an integrated palm rest and adjustable typing heights. This keyboard still has the familiar layout that you are used to. Using a QuietType membrane with soft tactile keys will ensure ease of use and a comfortable feel. With a 15 million keystroke operating life and a jumbo sized Enter key, you can expect reliable and convenient performance for years to come.
Amazon.com Product Description
Belkin threw the standard keyboard style out the window when it designed the 3-D, split-design ErgoBoard. Its 108-key format is designed with your body's natural posture in mind. It features an integrated wrist rest, adjustable keyboard heights, Windows 98 hot keys, and PS/2- and AT-compatible connectors.
Customer Reviews:
Best ergo board out there... take it from a professional typist.......2007-01-19
I'm a professional medical transcriptionist of 12 years. It's my job to type over 2000 lines of text a day. I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. I NEED a good, dependable ergo keyboard that will keep my speed up and pain down.
I was using the new Microsoft keyboard until I developed a twitch in my right thumb that was so severe that pens started falling out of my hand. Not so good. Not so ergo.
Don't mistake this keyboard for the Ergoboard PRO. That is also made by Belkin but feels totally different and is very fatiguing for extensive typing.
This one has a clicky, very tactile keyboard (translated: it's noisy), and some people don't like that, so just be aware. Yes, the "power" button is really annoying. Just pop it off. And keep it, and make a bracelet out of your collection of them when you have to replace the keyboard after about 5 months (at my level of usage, so that probably translates to 1-2 years for other users).... because the space bar will wear out and stop working. And you'll want the same keyboard again. And you'll have a subsequent collection of dismembered "power" keytops. Cool jewelry.... power bracelet ;-)
Anyway, I see it's getting hard to find, so good luck... I'll be hunting more down somewhere. I love them... they are worth replacing every few months.
PS2?.......2006-10-28
I bought this keyboard assuming it was made in the last few years. Apparently only if you have Windows 98 and a PS2 connection. I didn't know they still made PS2 keyboards! Had to spend an additional $5 on an adapter.
Great except for the stupid Power/Sleep keys.......2006-07-16
I picked this keyboard at random (mostly because it's inexpensive) when I first decided to buy one due to tendinitis issues. I think it's great as far as comfort and ease of use (after the normal learning curve going from a normal keyboard to a split/ergonomic board). The only thing I don't like (and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5), as other reviewers mentioned, is the Power and Sleep keys at the upper right corner of the keyboard. The Power key was the worst -- it's easy to bump, and if you do, the computer shuts down and there's nothing you can do about it. My solution: I just popped those keys off (all three at the upper right corner). I made a little cover too, but that's probably overkill for most people.
Almost perfect.......2005-05-23
I had an older EZ-Key ergo keyboard that finally quit on me. After looking around I found that the Belkin keyboard was similar enough that I'm wondering if it is licensed - I know EZ-Key does OEM stuff.
So, what's so great about this keyboard? Well, I have a MS Natural keyboard at home and I don't like it much at all. The keys aren't as snappy and the arrow keys and the block of keys above it are too small and layed out wrong. This keyboard feels much better and the keys are all the correct size and have the proper layout. Some reviews have mentioned that the keyboard is flat; mine isn't, it rises to the center of the split as these keyboards should.
So why not five stars? Two things: the power button and the lack of risers.
As others have mentioned the power button is too easy to hit accidentally. Fortunately there are a few things you can do about this. You can pop the key off pretty easily, however this is a bit of an eyesore and there are better solutions. If you feel like tinkering, you could take the keyboard apart and stuff a little piece of foam or something under the key so that it won't press down all the way. The easy way, though, is to go into your power settings (Control Panel -> Power Options -> Advanced on Windows XP) and change what happens when you press the power and sleep buttons on your computer. Set this to 'Ask me' and you can still use the button on your computer, you'll just have to click 'OK'.
The lack of risers: My EZ-Key keyboard had front risers and others here have mentioned that their keyboards came with front risers, but my Belkin didn't. It has marks where they should be but they aren't there. I dealt with this by taking the plate that has the risers off of my EZ-Key keyboard and putting it on this one - exact fit, another reason I think this is licensed or OEM'd. Obviously not an option for everyone, but you could solve this one with a block of foam or something if you had to.
I like this keyboard enough that I'd buy another one. It's the only one I've found with the proper key layout and a good key feel.
Buy a Belkin, Go Insane.......2004-01-19
The power and sleep buttons are the same size and height regular keys which make them easy to bump when using navigation keys or number pad. Almost all Belkin keyboards are like this. I'd bump them even when reaching for something on my desk and I'd lose hours of stupidly unsaved work. Waiting for your computer to start up again isn't fun either. Other times I'd bump the sleep button, which was less disastrous, but just as infuriating. Adding insult to injury, the power button would not turn the computer back on or wake it. I finally ended up taking a hammer to it. Funny, now that it's in a thousand peices, it still works as well as when I first got it.
Product Description
The ErgoBoard assures you of unsurpassed comfort while you type. Belkin engineers constructed the 3-D, split-design keyboard so your shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers position themselves naturally. An integrated wrist rest offers additional support and protection from stress. Convenient Windows 98 hot keys let you use time-saving quick commands for one-touch access.PRODUCT FEATURES:Supports your wrists as you type;Offers 3-D design for optimal reach;Features split-key ergonomic design for maximum comfort;Provides quick commands with Windows 98 hot key;Ensures one-touch access to Start and pull-down menus.
Product Description
Belkin offers one of the broadest selections of input devices - keyboards, mice and trackballs, from the basics for the budget-conscious, all the way to the cutting edge in optical technology, advanced ergonomics, power management, Internet and multimedia hot keys and beyond. Whatever your individual computing input needs may be, Belkin has the answer - at the most competitive, affordable prices in the industry.The ErgoBoard is a 108-key, split-design ergo keyboard designed with your body's natural posture in mind. It features: integrated wrist rest, 3D design, adjustable keyboard heights, Windows 98 Hot Keys, and PS/2 and AT compatible connectors.
Product Description
Belkin offers one of the broadest selections of input devices - keyboards, mice and trackballs, from the basics for the budget-conscious, all the way to the cutting edge in optical technology, advanced ergonomics, power management, Internet and multimedia hot keys and beyond. Whatever your individual computing input needs may be, Belkin has the answer - at the most competitive, affordable prices in the industry.The ErgoBoard is a 108-key, split-design ergo keyboard designed with your body's natural posture in mind. It features: integrated wrist rest, 3D design, adjustable keyboard heights, Windows 98 Hot Keys, and PS/2 and AT compatible connectors.
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