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Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 (B2L-00002) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $19.95
Buy New: $10.98
You Save: $8.97 (45%)
New (49) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $10.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  106 reviews
Sales Rank: 421
Platform: No Operating System
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 19.4 x 1.6
nv:Keyboard Type: Ergonomic
Keys: 104
Connection Type: USB
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: B2L-00002
Model: B2L-00002
UPC: 882224014250
EAN: 0882224014250
ASIN: B0009ZBRS0
Release Date: September 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed ! Full Warranty !! Super Fast Shipping !!
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| Features:
| • | Ergonomic design for greater comfort | | • | Multimedia keys | | • | One-touch Internet access key | | • | Stylish, ultra-thin profile | | • | Built to withstand damage from spills |
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Product Description
Work with your hands in a more natural position with this compact ergonomic keyboard. Just plug it in and start typing - more comfortably.PRODUCT FEATURES:Enjoy a drink while you work - this keyboard is designed to withstand an accidental spill;The notebook-like, sleek design of these keys feels and looks great;The stylish, curved design of this ergonomic keyboard helps your hands and wrists rest more naturally for greater comfort;With the touch of a button you can quickly access the Internet;Just plug in this keyboard and start typing - it's that easy to use;Space Saving Design;MultiMedia Keys;Cutting-Edge Design.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 101 more reviews...
 is a great keyboard but prone to keys not working in the future August 16, 2008
Had I written a review soon after I bought this keyboard I would have given it 4 to 5 stars. It feels great, and seemed to work great. I can't recall when I bought it, but it's been about a year now and a couple of months ago the zero on the keypad just up and stopped working. Not a big deal, I thought, since I could use the zero at the top of the keyboard. But a few weeks ago the letter "N" stopped working! Both keys work off and on now, and it's really frustrating when they stop working. So, I wonder how many of you folks who gave this keyboard great reviews are now having the same issue. I was going out tonight to replace my current keyboard with the same model and decided to look on Amazon to see if I could get a better price for it (as opposed to Frys, who carries them). I was surprised to read that so many others are having this same issue, with keys that up and stop working.
So while I love this keyboard (it feels so comfy to type on) I am hesitant to buy another one, since the odds are I will have this same issue down the road. Even at the inexpensive price it's still a hassle having to replace the thing.
Good Keyboard for the Price August 13, 2008
This is a good keyboard. I would say it's great, but there was one major flaw with mine. If I leave the keyboard connected to the computer for too long, it seems to quit working. All I have to do is unplug and replug the keyboard and it works again. Other than that the keyboard exceeded my expectations. I am the type of person who eats and drinks around the computer. I did spill a soda on the keyboard and after soaking it in some water and letting it dry, it worked just as good as it did when I bought it. It is also lightweight and one of the better keyboards I have used.
 Not for Business use! August 12, 2008
EPIC FAIL! Cheap disposable keyboard. This is a nice little keyboard. It has a soft feel and is cheap. Unfortunately it is one of the worst buying decisions my company has made. We have purchased 30-40 of these keyboards bundled with mice. Over the last 3 months I have had to replace 8-10 of them because the Enter key will break; same key, different users. It starts with the user complaining that the key is sticking. Then it stops working. I pop the key out and find that the post is broken. I expect over the course of the next year I will end up replacing the rest of the keyboards. They may be fine for home use, but if you are buying them for a business you may want to purchase twice as many as you think you will need.
 Not the same.... August 12, 2008
I bought this keyboard to replace an older keyboard of the same make and model which the Shift key was sticking on. They are not the same. The tactile response of the keys is less crisp, the texture of the keys is more grainy, and the keys do not appear to be as well attached. The keyboard retains the slightly curved key layout (my primary reason for purchase) and at less than $20, is adequate. I am disappointed however that purchasing a new Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000v1.0 did not really replace the one I already had.
A cheap, silly gimmick July 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I unpacked the Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 Keyboard, my first thought was, "Wow, this looks cheap." When I started typing on it, I thought, "Wow, this feels cheap."
Of course the Comfort Curve IS cheap in price. However, I've used many computer keyboards in this price range, and they've seemed positively luxurious by comparison. The Comfort Curve is as cheap-looking and cheap-feeling as they come.
If you're a fast typist, you'll find this keyboard maddening. The key travel is very shallow and insubstantial; even a typical laptop keyboard is much faster.
Then there's the distractingly inconsistent touch and sound of the Comfort Curve's keys. Some are nearly silent; others make a loud "clack"---and it's completely random. The spacebar is particularly loud and clunky. (Guys, is it really that big a deal to add a few pennies' worth of padding to these things?)
But what about the cool curved key layout? Comfortable, right?
Wrong---for me, at least. My work arrangements require me to divide my time between a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard (at home) and various standard keyboards. The NE 4000's "split hands" design really does let you keep your wrists straight. Standard keyboards feel cramped and unnatural by comparison, but I put up with them.
The Comfort Curve felt just like returning to a standard keyboard. The rows weren't nearly curved enough to make a difference in wrist position or comfort. In fact, I found I could use a "straight" keyboard with my wrists at exactly the same angle.
But here's what I found especially goofy about this supposedly ergonomic keyboard: It slopes UP and away from you, making you bend your wrists upward to keep your hands an equal distance from each row. The Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 actually slopes DOWN and away---letting your wrists bend slightly downward, the most natural and comfortable position. But even a completely flat keyboard lets you hold your wrists in a more natural vertical position than the Comfort Curve does (and I'm feeling a bit silly typing that name by now). In this respect, it's actually ANTI-ergonomic.
What was Microsoft thinking when they released this product? My best guess is that they thought it would appeal to people who wanted to type more comfortably---but who couldn't afford real ergonomic keyboards, or found them too unconventional.
In other words, it's a gimmick. Completely. But hey, don't take my word for it. A lot of people here thought it was great. So go ahead and try one for a while. Just be sure you can return it.
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