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(More customer reviews)This keyboard is a surprise. I am typing this with this new keyboard and with a perfectly good MS Natural Keyboard Pro right next to it. I never thought that any other keyboard could match the Pro but this is very close. The key action is actually better on this keyboard! I verified this by having my son try it out too (another Pro user). He types very fast and the first thing he did was turn to me and say "This is a great keyboard!" That agrees with what I felt. The keys are a little noisy but not as bad as the Pro. They definitely take an "off strike" better than the Pro does (The Pro will sometimes not recognize my off center press as it will hang a bit). The layout is exactly the same except for all of the media stuff on top of course. The keys are a little softer but in a good way. I actually prefer the larger delete key and never use the insert key. I will not type on anything but a split keyboard now and have been known to bring one with me when I go to a customer site.
Now the F-Lock problem for Windows XP... That is the one thing I do not like but it is a simple matter to fix. Go to Google and search on "F Lock Key Info". Open the site http://www.mvps.org/jtsang/flock.html. Download the 2gflockflip.zip file. Unzip the files and right click on the 2gfl-f.reg file and say merge (Say yes to the question- this is a very minor tweak). Reboot. Now the F lock key is reversed! The F keys work when the F Lock light is off and the other keys work when the F light is on. There is an undo file included (undo.reg) that turns things back to normal. I have done it and it works. Now get over it.
There is only one thing about the Pro that I am spoiled about and that are the little programmable grey buttons that I have mapped to Word, IE, Copy, Paste etc. I am going back but I will have several of these keyboards around for when my Pro finally dies. I just hope that the PS2 port is still on my regular motherboard upgrades.
Who would have thought?
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Take command of your keyboard experience in comfort and style! Discover the Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard, with one-touch buttons that take you directly to your favorite multimedia activities – navigate music and video clips, surf the Web, and start many of the programs you use most. With a stylish ergonomic design, this keyboard adds dynamic features to your desktop.
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