Arteck Split Ergonomic Keyboard with Cushioned Wrist and Palm Rest, 2.4G USB Wireless Comfortable Natural Ergonomic Split Keyboard, for Windows Computer Desktop Laptop

I have been looking for a ergonomic keyboard for a while but non seemed to be comfortable for me the highest logitec felt extreamly cheap and flimsy.So I got this one and it's amazing it's sold the wrist support is very cushioned and comfortable. It's better than all the top keyboards on the market hands down and works very well with my IMac

I love these split keyboards as I find them so much more comfortable to use. OK it takes a little time to get use to using them but once learnt you won't regret it.This one connected straight away without any problems and works beautifully. The built in wrist rest is very comfortable.It has a place to store the Bluetooth single on the back as seen in the photos and it has 4 legs to allow for comfortable typingI can highly recommend

I imagine many people will be asking the questions I asked before buying this keyboard. The first question is, is the Arteck as good as the Microsoft Ergonomic 4000? In a word, no. The second and third questions are, is it an adequate replacement for the 4000? Will it prevent my RSI? To which I would answer yes and probably.The reason it isn't as good as the 4000 (in my opinion) is in the first instance, the size. It is a good 30% or so smaller than the 4000 which has some benefits, like it is better to take travelling with you and will fit into a small to medium bag. However, the smaller size means that your hands aren't quite as relaxed and spread out on the keyboard. Although, it has to be said that I have rather large hands and so this might be a personal thing and anyone who found the 4000 too big in that respect, may disagree with me.The small size is an issue for me not just because of hand position but because there is less room for individual keys. So for example, the number pad on the 4000 is a separate entity and as far as I can remember does not have any important functions doubled up on the numbers. However this keyboard does not have so much room, so the 'Home' and 'End' buttons, are doubled up as the '7' and '1' keys respectively. This is less than ideal because instead of dedicated buttons that are easy to locate whilst touch-typing, the numberpad is not so instinctive to use, is not raised and is sloped away from the main keys. This means that I often have to glance down at the keyboard to use those keys (I use them a lot!) which in itself negates the advantage of touch-typing in the first place.Still on the subject of keys, their position and ease-of-use, the backspace key is also annoying. On the 4000 it is raised and positioned in such a way that you always hit the exact key you're aiming for. However, on the Arteck, the backspace key is flush with the surrounding keys and I find myself hitting the num lock key way too often for it to be a coincidence.The arrow keys (again, keys I use a lot) are not great either, they are flush with the 'ctrl' key and the 'zero' on the numberpad, therefore I am miss pressing a lot when I go to use them. As a side note the arrow keys double up as 'Home', 'End', 'Page up', and 'Page down', however these are functions so you need to hold down function whilst using them. I can't imagine any touch-typist using the keys in this way, it is cumbersome and time consuming.Now we come to the non-key part of the design. The Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 is comfortable and prevents RSI for two main reasons, one the soft pad to rest your palms on as you type. The second (more important) reason is the fact you can angle the 4000 up at the palms, so that the keyboard has a pronounced downward slope, this has the effect of putting the wrists into a more neutral and natural position. I can testify to the effectiveness of the 4000 in getting rid of RSI because it worked for me instantly, my intense wrist pain was alleviated the moment I used the 4000.The Arteck does the same thing but as in the key design, it doesn't do it as well. The 4000 has a separate piece which you attach to the underside of the keyboard, giving it around a 50mm rise height from the desk. This is cumbersome because you have two pieces instead of one; however, it is extremely effective at stopping any kind of repetitive strain.The Arteck achieves the lift by putting two small feet at the back, underside of the keyboard which raises it around 20 mm, so you can hardly notice it and my hands are nowhere near as comfy as when I use the 4000. There are feet at the front as well and this is lucky because one of my back feet snapped off and I simply replaced it with one of the front ones, seeing as I won't ever use those.So in conclusion, what the Arteck has over the 4000 is it is bluetooth. This matters to me because I have destroyed about five different Microsoft keyboards by spilling stuff onto them, which would have been avoided in all the cases if I had simply moved my keyboard while eating my dinner, but because it was cable, I (stupidly) couldn't be bothered. Unfortunately the 4000 has rocketed in price and so hence me buying an Arteck.I suppose some people would see the smaller size as another thing the Arteck has over the Microsoft keyboard, but as mentioned above, I think it is to the Arteck's detriment as there isn't enough room on the keyboard.The 4000 has nicer feeling, better placed keys, it has more dedicated one-function-only keys that are easy to locate without looking at them. Even the small nobbles on the 'F' and 'J' keys are better on the 4000 than the Arteck.The 4000 is infinitely more comfortable (Just typing this review has got my wrist twinging a bit) than the Arteck but unfortunately it is about three and a half times the price.So if you're wondering if the Arteck is a like-for-like swap with the 4000, wonder no more, because it's not. It is adequate though and so I will carry on using it until I can afford to get a 4000 with bluetooth. The Arteck will always be my travel keyboard because lugging around the 4000 on holiday wasn't fun, but when it comes to typing at my desk, size matters and bigger is better!Hope that helps!

I have had the Microsoft ergonomic keyboard for the last 2 years, but the keys had started to fade and wanted to update. This keyboard is a smaller and lighter so makes it a lot more mobile, also has the advantage of being wireless. The keys are not as raised so gives a nice experience when typing, and not as loud. Has great access and lock buttons for easy access to mail etc. Feels really durable and the wrist support is lovely and soft. This was on promotion so was really great value for money.

This replaced the Microsoft ergo keyboards I've been using over the years. This is just as good - if not better. Having the integrated number pad is really useful and doesn't make the keyboard excessively large (I have a small desk so this is important). Charging via USB is a bonus as this saves on using batteries. The keys are responsive and quiet making this very comfortable to use.

I am happy with this keyboard. It’s very comfortable, professional-looking, durable, has a great battery life and connects quickly to the computer. It’s worth considering the ergonomic design may feel awkward at first to those who are used to a traditional keyboard. Additionally, it uses a nano USB receiver, which makes the connection to the computer effortless and seamless. However, in exchange for not messing around with Bluetooth connectivity, you utilise another USB slot. Overall, it fits my needs brilliantly. I recommend purchasing this keyboard.

A very good keyboard in most ways, but it has an annoying tendency to lose its Bluetooth connection. It takes a few minutes of faffing about to get it reconnected.Other than the occasional dropping of connection, it is a good keyuboard.The ergonomic shape really does help my poor old wrists, and the keys and nice and chunky for those of us with big fingers!

I bought this because of two reasons. Firstly, my wrists had been a bit sore as I spend a lot of time at a keyboard, secondly, I wanted to try a split keyboard but they are relatively expensive and this is a great starting point. I've been using this at home for the past 6 months and it has really helped my wrists. I'm a software developer and a gamer so I spend a lot of time on my computer. It is a bit of a learning curve to get use the split in the middle, and I find that coming back from home after using a normal keyboard it will take me a minute or two to get back into using it. The battery life is amazing, I think I've only charged it once in the 6 months of having it.Unfortunately, just recently my space bar has started to produce a squeaky noise which is rather annoying. I'm not too sure if I can take it apart to fix it. I will most likely have to retire this keyboard. Hence the 4 stars.