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Best Ergonomic Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

Microsoft's Ergonomic Keyboard Offers Ultimate Comfort, Performance

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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 ergonomic keyboard

The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is a wireless ergonomic keyboard and mouse set that prevents injuries from repeated strain while offering amazing operation for daily computer use.

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For consumers looking for the best ergonomic keyboard, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 wireless keyboard and mouse set not only work to prevent repetitive stress injuries but also provides exceptional performance for the everyday computer user.

Whether using this ergonomic keyboard for work or for pleasure, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is one of the best products on the market that delivery in both comfort and efficiency.

Complete Control, Personalization Makes This One Hot Keyboard

Like many Microsoft keyboard, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 wireless ergonomic keyboard and mouse offer a wide range of controls and personalization features which make this a great value for the purchase price.

The ergonomic keyboard design, complete with contoured angles and soft wrist area, promote natural typing position for hand, wrist and forearm, and protect everyday computer users from injury from repetitive stress. The addition of adjustable height and angle settings make personalizing this wireless keyboard for ultimate comfort easy.

On the technical side, Microsoft includes programmable quick keys which allow users to cut down on steps to open regularly used programs, a value-added for those who need to open a few key applications on a regular basis.

Best Ergonomic Mouse

Accompanying the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 keyboard, the wireless ergonomic mouse also alleviates strain on hands with its advanced shape, keeping your wrist at a neutral position while surfing or using computer programs.

Like the keyboard, the mouse also includes five customizable buttons for one-touch opening of frequently used programs.

Battery life for the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 keyboard and mouse set are optimal at six months, and installation literally takes seconds; from the box to your computer's USB port, the 2.4 GHz wireless USB mini-transceiver connects without wires, freeing your desktop from clutter.

The wireless keyboard and mouse are operable at a distance of 30 feet, and seldom experienced difficulties on account of interference.

A Few More Notes About the Mouse

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Despite some weird button placement at the thumb, the wireless mouse included with Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is a joy to work with and prevents injury from repeated strain by keeping your hand in a neutral position.

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While I am convinced the wireless mouse included with the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is extremely helpful in curbing repeat stress injuries, the featured scroll wheel is a little firm in its operations straight from the box.

Scrolling is not difficult, per se, but could be more difficult for some computer users, especially those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome.

However, with repeated use, the mouse does tend to "break in," allowing for ease in operations. The good news is, however, the mouse provides great comfort with its contoured design.

I would also have preferred moving the mouse buttons to the top of the mouse, as its thumb-based position is a little awkward for users not acquainted to having such functions there. I accidentally clicked the buttons on more than a few occasions while testing the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000.

Mouse issues, aside, this wireless mouse is a great value and help compliment the ergonomic keyboard as a total package for comfort and performance.

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