Hooked on Ergonomic Keyboards
937767
Some people look surprised when they see my keyboard... I purchased this Ergonomic Keyboard to replace one I had for about 4 years.  I love it - Very Nice on the hands and fingers, easy to type, the separation is natural. I am a fast typist or keyer, but when using this keyboard, it bumps up even faster!  Since I am online working all day and also writing, I need and wanted this keyboard as I never have pain or issues.

Try it! (It may take a little getting used to for a day or two, but then it is amazing!)

 I recommend!
2312278
For a long time, i was pretty much a full-on Razer guy for keyboards. They got me hooked on gaming peripherals and I thought I'd be using their products for a long time. Then I came across this keyboard and the switch was well worth it. It retains the classic feel of a mechanical keyboard, which I love the click-clacking they make when pressing down keys. I do live in a small apartment and work long hours though, so it can grow tiresome on the ears, especially for my significant other. This keyboard kept the feeling but the sound of the keys is definitely softer, something I prefer greatly.

My other favorite feature is that when you press down a key, it lights up a different color than the other keys for a few seconds. This is great for me because I fat finger keys and then spend 5 minutes trying to undo some sort of random change to my browser or computer. Its nice just being able to look down and fix what I just broke.

Overall this is now my preferred keyboard over competitors, and at this point I've tried a LOT of different keyboards at different conventions and events. If you're looking for something new, I'd definitely pick up this or the M500, both of which work really well.
780060
I use one of these at work (coworker uses one, there was a spare lying around so I decided to give it a try). Not purchased through Amazon.
As others have said, it does take some getting used to, but once you do it's awesome. I'm about two weeks in and my typing is only now starting to flow smoothly.
Someone else mentioned it is a little loud and they're right. The mechanical keys, attached to a board with much greater internal volume that normal keyboards, means it echoes a bit. My coworker, whose cube is right next to mine, is much quieter, so I assume with use the keys wear in a bit and become quieter.
Placement of some of the keys throws me a little. They're in the same place relative to the same key on a "normal" keyboard, but the curve of the wells and alignment means I don't always hit the key I mean to. I consistently hit 8 when I reach for 0, and almost never hit 9 when I want it. 9 times out of ten when I want the bottom row on the right side, I hit the keys in the next row up (the row between the home row and the bottom). Invariably when I actually want that row, I end up hitting the bottom row. This is due to the ergonomics. Part of the point is that you don't have to stretch as much to reach all the keys, so you have to move your fingers less to go from the home row to the row below it, compared to a standard keyboard. I'm still adjusting to this.
The second issue is the function keys. They're smaller, and rubber, not like regular keys. This includes ESC. It feels odd hitting one and it's easy to hit the wrong one. I'm a Unix sys-admin and work a lot in Vi, so I use Esc constantly, and frequently hit F1. That actually does pull up the help system when you're Vi is Vim. That means more keystrokes to get out of that.
I haven't played around with macros or re-mapping any keys in hardware.
The part that is both the most awesome and frustrating is the thumb keys. Once you get used to them, it makes hitting space, backspace and enter MUCH faster. That also means when I go home and use a standard keyboard, I whack my space bar a couple times every time I go for backspace. It's a mental transition.
These thumb keys do make some key combos a little awkward though. Alt-Tab, which anyone in Windows uses constantly, is either a very odd one handed stretch, or requires two hands.
3019309
A well designed and versatile keyboard. I added the write pads and 15 degree tilt, removed the center coupler and spaced they keyboards apart for my own comfort.  The bluetooth version is so awesome...wireless and I can switch between my laptop and phone easily.  I highly recommend this keyboard for any one concerned with ergonomics.
2792597
This keyboard is incredibly useful.
I wanted to get rid of the clutter that my cables were creating and the first thing I thought of was a wireless keyboard and mouse. However, after browsing around for a while, I discovered this gem.

They keyboard is responsive, feels nice, and even sounds nice. I like the subtle 'clicks' that they keyboard makes -- much like a mechanical keyboard -- except that it isn't nearly as loud. It's still very satisfying.

The set up was incredibly easy (plug and play).

My only grip about this product is the location of the /? button. It isn't right next to the right shift key like I'm used to. Instead, it is right next to the 'up' arrow key and so I still have to try and get myself used to this. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoy this product and highly recommend it. Once again, Logitech got it right.
956607
Opened the package, plugged it in and away we go! I love the keyboard touch and placement of the keys. I can also stand this keyboard up out of the way to get more work space when I need it. The feet/hinges adjust to hold it at a different angle (see attached picture)
3167911
This keyboard is truly amazing and a joy to type. It does take a bit to get used to it but once you do you can't have enough typing on it.
I wish it had a palm rest builtin tho.
2770702
The first thing I have to say is that this keyboard is a work of art.  I bought it to go along with the retro futuristic theme of my cubicle, and for that purpose it excels.  I feel like it helps me express who I am and what I am interested in, and I've gotten compliments on it.

As someone who uses a keyboard all day at work I also wanted something that would be more comfortable to use than the stock dell keyboard my work provided.  The round typewriter style keys are slightly concave and feel nice to the touch.  I assume underneath are cherry MX red switches as I can't feel or hear a click when I press a key, and the actuation force and distance are super consistent which is in line with the quality of cherry switches.  Actually the effect reminds me of old typewriters where pressing a key meets smooth even resistance.  It took me about half an hour to get used to typing on it because the right shift, enter key, and zero on the 10-key are all a little shorter than I'm used to and I had a habit of pressing the very outside edge of those keys.  However it didn't take long for me to adjust.  I've also noticed that the lenses over the F and J keys are slightly deeper which is helpful for touch typing.

I was a little concerned about the wrist pad because in the past I've found them uncomfortable.  However this one has a rounded surface with just the right amount of support and padding for me.  The larger wooden base under it stops it from sliding on my desk.

The seller, Datamancer, was also very easy to communicate with.  I asked for purple LEDs and they were happy to fulfill my request.  It did take a month for the keyboard to reach me but since these are made by hand and the company was up front about how long it takes I had no problem with waiting.

I think for many people the price might be a point of contention.  For me I saw this as something that I would be using more than almost anything else I own and likely for the next 30 years or more.  So from that perspective I had no problem justifying to myself the cost.  I'm happy to own it and have no regrets.  I don't think you'll have any regrets either.
743898
Love the tactile feedback and sound. Click click click click click.  My first mechanical keyboard. Lacks 10 keys which I didn't see before I ordered. Not a deal breaker.  For the price, this is hard to beat.  I am actually trying to find more email to respond to so I can type more (hence the review).
2708827
This keyboard looks stunning. It's a conversation piece every time somebody steps into my apartment.

This keyboard feels so good to type on- I've already noticed that my WPM have increased now that I've become accustomed. The customization is fantastic. I'll admit the software is not the greatest, but they've made improvements there as well.

So far so good!
5806
plug and play, comfy keyboard.  no wrist discomfort so far, after a few months
2813118
Very nice keyboard.  Comfortable hand rest and soft press keys that are both rewarding and also lack fragility.  Many extra goodies packed in with this keyboard but I primarily judge by ease of use and functionality.  So two big thumbs up that are also very happy to rest on the over sized spacebar.
2764442
I am a big fan of the ergonomic keyboards.  You know the ones with the split keys.  And my wrists hurt at times from typing at work.  Well, I have to say that I've been using this keyboard for a week without wrist pain.

I think that the flat design helps my wrists as I no longer need wrist supports.  My wrists are flat with the desk and the keyboard.  So that helps an awful lot.

This comes with all the batteries that you'll need to get started.  The mouse will recharge.  The keyboard won't.  The keyboard needs 4 AA batteries.  So far, I have no idea when it's going to die but I keep spare batteries in case.

The feel of the keyboard is more like a laptop keyboard than a traditional keyboard.  There's very little down stroke when you press a key.  No too springy either.

The function keys on the top are not really keys but a small depression that you have to lightly touch.  That took some getting used to.

I'm not 100% sold on the design.  I use the arrow keys a lot at my work and they're much smaller than most of the old keyboards I've used.  There are times where I've thought about returning to the old keyboard just because of that.  But I still like the feel enough to give this a chance.

The mouse works fine.  It's a mouse.  It's no Logitech laser MX but it's not bad.  The action is fine.  It's nice to have the keyboard and mouse drive off of one little bluetooth USB key.

Overall, I'd recommend this with a few reservations.  If you're super sensative to the ergonomic keyboards and don't like regular keyboards, avoid this.  Also, if you need a 10 key or use the arrow keys a lot, this is not the keyboard for you.  Beyond that, you've got a stylish cool keyboard with a good mouse.
625341
This is my first mechanical keyboard and now I can never go back to a regular keyboard.
1806048
Finally made the jump into the world of mechanical keyboards with this fine piece of hardware. I absolutely love it. I was fortunate enough to play around with a couple different switch options before deciding, and I'm very happy with the brown switches. The blues are just too click-y for me, but I also wanted a little bit of tactile feedback, so these switches are perfect.

In addition to the switches, the super long USB connection is fantastic. I have my computer hidden away beneath my desk and I've still got plenty of slack to slide my keyboard around the surface of my desk without worrying about pulling on the interface panel. The 2 USB3.0 ports on it are also wonderful. I use one for my wireless mouse and another for my thumb drives. Again, huge plus here as my computer is hard to get to... being able to plug my thumb drives into it without crawling around under my desk is fantastic.

The media keys and volume knob are also fantastic, but I find that the volume knob sometimes doesn't work if I have a browser window active. Could just be my system, but I'd love to know if you've had this problem and/or have found a resolution to it. It's a very, very small inconvenience - I just quickly click the taskbar and things work normally again.... But if I can fix the problem... all the better.

I'd love to play around with some different keycap options, but still am not sure where to go for quality stuff, so that's on hold until I've got time to look into it a little more.

Long story short, if you're thinking of jumping into this whole mechanical keyboard craze, this is certainly the way to go. For as much as I type, what I paid for this is a small investment that makes my work and play much more enjoyable while I punch away at my desk. I'll never look back to the cheap membrane style boards.
2709427
Never thought I could love a keyboard. Feel and backlighting are tremendous.  Takes a little getting used to and need to read the directions.  But I can type better, faster, and more accurate now than ever before.  Probably a bit annoying to people in the same room.
1453259
I picked up one of these babies for cheap (refurbished) and it exceeds expectations. I was a bit wary of the stretched-out keys in the center of the keyboard, but I found that all I have to do is change the angle of my hands to make this keyboard feel natural. And it's more comfortable, too. I'm typing on mine right now, and the action is very nice, the keys have a very tactile bounce, and the space bar doesn't feel crappy like I've seen in other mobile keyboards. With a bit of practice, I'm sure I'll be banging out 90 wpm on this thing.