You'll go where we tell you to go
Written: Sep 08 '02
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Pros: Generally good ergonomic design
Cons: The '6' key is on the wrong side. Who taught these guys to type?
The Bottom Line: Don't buy it if you touch type. They '6' key is in the wrong place, and you'll find yourself typing '7' instead without realizing it.
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| tuxlove's Full Review: Microsoft Natural Pro (B61-00002) Keyboard |
This would be an excellent keyboard, except for one major flaw. The '6' key is on the left side. Who taught these guys to type? Having been taught, like all others who took actual typing courses rather than using "hunt and peck", that you use your right hand to type the '6' key, I find the Microsoft keyboard unusable. I don't want to be forced to type the "Microsoft way". Fundamental flaw, and one you would not expect from such a pricy keyboard.
It appears that keyboard makers like Logitech, who used to make the best mass-market keyboards around, have begun to follow suit. Their natural keyboards, which used to have the '6' key in the correct position, now all seem to have it in the "Microsoft position". It's getting harder to find good ones now, and my old Logitech one just gave up the ghost. Sigh, what to do?
Recommended:
No
Amount Paid (US$): 70
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