PROS:
1-truly ergonmic. maximum comfort.
2-keys that never wear out (no fading)
3-reliable. the keys keep working reliably for me & they don't lose their 'spring' or start mistyping. when a keyboard starts to fail, it can insert extra letters or other random keys--I haven't experienced that with this keyboard.
4-speed. I can type a bit faster on this keyboard, and I make less errors. The keys are positioned better so that it's somewhat easier for me to type. I probably type 20 words per minute less on other keyboards.
5-compatibility. its made by Microsoft, and is instantly recognized by my OS without issues (and with full functionality). i've used this with openSUSE, Red Hat and other linux distros without issue as well. For any PC/ Linux machine this shouldn't have problems.
CONS:
1-non standard delete/insert/page up/down positions (I got used to it though)
2-one of the little round non-scratch rubber pieces is coming off (this is after taking a serious beating though). Its hard to say if this is actually a con since I've had the rubber non-scratch pads fall off faster on other brands of keyboards.
OTHER:
1-no multi-media keys: This is smaller than some of the really big premium keyboards so there's no space for no multi-media keys. For me that was a pro though (not a con). I usually end up disabling the multi-media keys anyway, since opening my email or a web-page randomly when I'm trying to type are an annoyance. I can still configure hot-keys to do the same thing anyway (I think the extra buttons are unnecessary).
2-it has a cord: For me this is a pro, since I don't like replacing batteries. if you prefer cordless keyboards, then this might not be for you.
MORE DETAILS:
In my opinion, after trying many keyboards over the last 15 years this is THE best ergonomic split keyboard out there. I'm a software developer and I can go 10-15 hours straight on this keyboard day after day, year after year without issues. When I try to use a standard keyboard things feel very awkward and my hands and wrists eventually start to cramp after a few days. In fact, if I go a few weeks on a standard keyboard, I start to develop symptoms of carpal tunnel. After I go back to this ergonomic keyboard, the problems disappear.
The home/insert/delete keys are not in the standard positions, which can throw you off if you're using linux/putty (on a standard keyboard with the normal configuration) and you're trying to do things like shift-insert paste, etc. I got accustomed to the key potions after using this keyboard for a while, and I actually prefer it this way now.
This keyboard will ruin other keyboards for you. After using this for a few months I tried to go back to a normal keyboard and I felt the awkward discomfort of a standard cramped key configuration. Once you go ergonomic you probably wont want to go back (to standard keyboard).
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| connectivity tech | Ps | Wired | USB | USB | USB-A | USB Wireless |
| number of keys | 104 | 104 | 104 | 107 | 110 | 102 |
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The keyboard that started it all!!
This is the first keyboard I ever used and I've never found one that even comes close in comparison to it. It seemed to have ruined all other keyboards for me in one way or another wheather it be the keys, the shape, the feel... this one is just perfect. When I was 15 (32 now) I had 2 of these and it took forever to wear these things down. Although a bit pricey ($150US) and a bit of finger nail polish on the upper right hand corner (A wet paper towel took all of it right off though!) this thing is shiny and new. Keys are stiff still just like it was brand new. At first I thought I might have spent too much just for a keyboard, but now that I have it and it is in incredible condition, I've no regrets what so ever. I did not know they made this model in black either!! Bonus! Great packaging too!
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