Has anyone tried this keyboard because they were experiencing pain/issues from a traditional mouse? Did it help?
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This keyboard is not an adequate replacement for a mouse.. This is strictly meant to be used as a couch keyboard for Lazy people like myself. The keyboard itself is awesome and the trackpad functionality is pretty extensive.. But the keyboard is really small.. I would suggest getting a roller ball mouse and a separate keyboard if you are going for ergo.
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Yes, I bought this keyboard to avoid the pain induced by a traditional mouse, and it does work in this sense. I think there's no way to understand what Microsoft's collective mind intended when they dreamed up this keyboard, except to compete with the Logitech K400. Unlike some respondents, I use this keyboard for work. The location of the touch-pad and its use instead of a conventional mouse were critical to my decision to buy it. Regarding pain-in-the-mouse avoidance, the "Microsoft All-in-One Media" keyboard performs similarly to the Logitech K400, which I also own, and lives up to my expectations. I have worked with computer keyboards for many years. While postural considerations, such as keeping the wrists elevated so the tendons move freely, are indispensable, this touch-pad on the keyboard (but not in front of it) is very helpful.
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If you have them directly set up to activate hotkeys in game or any other app. it will definitely act as a trigger for it.As far as the keyboard goes, I have a brand new yet defective keyboard.I'd recommend you spend a bit more money and get something worth it. 50$ for lots of headaches... not worth it.GL
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Sorry, I never had any problem with the left click. It was my right click that quit working after a couple of weeks of use. Tho it's a great idea for a larger mouse, apparently they just aren't made with any degree of reliability. Which pretty much sums up my purchases from Amazon.
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Thanks for your response. I went ahead and got the Logitech and am happy with it, once I adjusted the speed of the cursor. I have a very light touch.
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I have the same problem. It only worked for about 2 weeks and gives me trouble. I have tried all of the steps and they don't seem to work. I may try a replacement, and if that doesn't work will go back to Logitech which always works and has a bigger keyboard.
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Up to the person I guess, I've only used Kinesis keyboards for awhile now and when I have to switch back to a standard keyboard it's very frustrating. Not impossible, but, after awhile (in my opinion) the Kinesis becomes what you're used to.
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Absolutely. Had hand and wrist pain daily from mouse use/clicking and have been using it for about a month now and haven't had any mouse-use pain for a while now.
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I have the same issue plus some extra issues as well. My keyboard never worked ok. I ended up without using it. Is still on the original box because i cannot work like that. Nice design but with too man problems. Not a good keyboard.
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My husband is the one that uses the keyboard . He hasn't had any trouble with the keyboard. It works great. Maybe you received one that is not good.
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I have never had any problems with this keyboard. At all. None. I love it. I am using it to answer this question. ;)!
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Yes, used it the other day. On the screen will pop up keyboard preferences. Just click out of that and it works fine.
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Mine works just fine. When my computer gets slow or freezes, I use Ctrl-Alt-Del to access task manager. Hold all 3 keys down just like a keyboard. If yours doesn't work, maybe one of your keys is bad. (I'm on Win 7 too). I think the confusion here is that the seller has changed the product, the original product has a full keyboard, the product it was replaced with didn't. Now I see the original Air Fly Mouse is back. These questions and answers are a mix of both products and therefore are of no help to anyone.
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In my case it helped me with wrist discomfort in some sense.. Dont exactly know about shoulder pain maybe it's pain is somehow linked with wrist ..(not good at anatomy)But anyway what could be said that it's a very comfortable mouse
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Games felt weird at first while I was getting used to the switch from traditional keyboards to ergonomic. It just takes about a week to get used to, but I like it more than a traditional keyboard now. Much less hand cramping/shaking out with this style, especially if you're on the computer a lot (for any reason).
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I haven't had that issue yet; however, I am finding out that I do not like the "touch" of the keyboard. Rather have my old large Microsoft ergonomic keyboard with the ten key attached, but it became too large for my keyboard tray. In fact the separate ten key pad has stopped working. It might require batteries but have not taken the time to find the battery compartment since I rather use the number keys on my keyboard. One other thing that has happened to me is my keyboard totally stopped working for awhile. Found out it could have been my USB port that went bad. Reinstalled in the software in another port and it is appears to be working fine now. Sorry if this isn't any help to you. I haven't had that issue yet; however, I am finding out that I do not like the "touch" of the keyboard. Rather have my old large Microsoft ergonomic keyboard with the ten key attached, but it became too large for my keyboard tray. In fact the separate ten key pad has stopped working. It might require batteries but have not taken the time to find the battery compartment since I rather use the number keys on my keyboard. One other thing that has happened to me is my keyboard totally stopped working for awhile. Found out it could have been my USB port that went bad. Reinstalled in... » Read More I haven't had that issue yet; however, I am finding out that I do not like the "touch" of the keyboard. Rather have my old large Microsoft ergonomic keyboard with the ten key attached, but it became too large for my keyboard tray. In fact the separate ten key pad has stopped working. It might require batteries but have not taken the time to find the battery compartment since I rather use the number keys on my keyboard. One other thing that has happened to me is my keyboard totally stopped working for awhile. Found out it could have been my USB port that went bad. Reinstalled in the software in another port and it is appears to be working fine now. Sorry if this isn't any help to you. « Show Less
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Yes! It's a difficult keyboard. I feel like I have to really bang away at times!
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Cont... please make sure u like or are ok with the split keyboard set up.. I love it.. less errors and makes u use your home row keys for speed typing. . If ur a single finger type it will drive u nuts.. Also if u have small hands.. hope I helped