Microsoft LXM-00004 Wired Ergonomic Keyboard, Black
Microsoft LXM-00004 Wired Ergonomic Keyboard, Black
| Weight: | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions: | 50.8 x 30.48 x 7.62 cm; 1.02 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Microsoft |
| Model: | LXM-00004 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Microsoft |
| Dimensions: | 50.8 x 30.48 x 7.62 cm; 1.02 Kilograms |
Had a previous one start repeating keystrokes outside of the warranty, so bought another one. Other reviews and my own experiences of Microsoft hardware in recent years don’t make me hopeful that this one will last either… but at 1/3 the cost of other big brands, it’s the only proper option right now.
Plus the extra keys around the number pad make this the best keyboard for MS Excel work.
I did not realize how out of date my old keyboard was. Now , I know I should have upgraded a long time ago with this new one. Thank you.
Good keyboard but the buttons are smaller than on earlier versions. This means you hit adjacent buttons which can be a bit tedious after a time. Please make the buttons a big bigger!
I love this keyboard!! It is so much quieter than my other one and is delightful to use. The keys are softer so typing is more comfortable. I don’t miss the ‘feet’ at all and much prefer this one so would have no hesitation in recommending this product.
The position for ‘rest’ is natural unlike the usual straight keyboards. My husband is also happy to use it although he’s not quite touch typing.
For anyone who suffers from RSI, you may like to consider the ergonomic mouse as well – that’s made a big difference to both of us.
It loses a star though due to the size of the left shift and enter keys. I’ve taken a picture of the entire keyboard and both of these keys are tiny given they are perhaps two of the most commonly used keys. I’m used to a small left shift key but this one is tiny and I hit quite a few times when I mean to hit left shift. Likewise with the enter key. it’s a sliver on the right and I hit # as often as I mean to hit enter at the moment. It’s not down to learning how to use this type of split keyboard as I’ve had one for years so the only re-training needed is minor. The gap between the split keyboard could be shortened by 5mm on each side and that would allow for larger keys on the ends and resolve this issue.
I went for a USB keyboard this time, having had a couple of the bluetooth ergonomic keyboards. I’m very happy with it and it didn’t take long to get used to the slightly different layout all ergonomic keyboards have. The price is good and has a number pad included. All good.
I’m on my third one in the last 7 years, and it has ruined me for other keyboards. This is a more recent model, feels lighter than the older model, but it’s still great. I just wish I didn’t keep dropping tea all over it!
Every time I break one, I try to go back to cheaper keyboards but end up making so many typos, it’s hateful.
If I had to make one complaint, and I’m having to try very hard, it is that there is no built-in key to put the computer to sleep. But I reckon you can probably program one of the buttons to do that.
his is actually a great keyboard, have had Microsoft Sculpt for the last 6 years or so and they are so hard to get hold of now and the ones that are available are just crazy money.
I was lucky to get this when it was half price and thought I would give it a go. I wasn’t overly keen on going back to a wired keyboard having had wireless for so long, but this hasn’t been an issue (only when I pick up the keyboard to clean and realise that it’s attached).
Really happy with this, comfortable to use for long periods, and the keys are light to use, with a good response.
would recommend this keyboard if you like ergonomic keyboards, but also a good starter keyboard if you are looking to move to an ergonomic one.
I have tried numerous wired and wireless ergonomic keyboards, and this is the best so far.
The button feel and travel is excellent and overall very comfortable to use.
The only downside is that the keyboard can’t be tilted up at the back, the provided strip allows tilting down, which I don’t find comfortable.
I’e been using MS Ergonomic keyboards for many (many!) years. I usually use the much fancier and more expensive Sculpt, which are better than this, but needed a wired one for debugging.
This keyboard works fine, but earlier ones had better key feel (at least for me) and a much more solid build.
The contemporary Sculpt has much superior key feel.
Still, it works. If I had paid full price I would be grumbling, but I didn’t.
I was disappointed that there wasn’t any legs to raise the keyboard but it doesn’t seem to bother me. Been using the keyboard everyday for gaming and office work. Sadly it looks like the wrist pad is turning white where my hands rest after 3 weeks of usage. I got the keyboard second hand so got it at a good price.
This keyboard is great value for money and is very comfortable – once you have got used to it. It feels weird at first, if you are used to a conventional flat laying keyboard. The raised wrist rest takes a little getting used to but once you’ve found your comfortable spots – it’s great!!!
Well packed inside and security sealed outside. The outer box was slightly dented but no damage was sone to the keyboard.
It was easy to set up to my laptop and computer.
Due to my own indecisiveness of whether it would actually make things better, it took me a long time to invest in an ergonomic keyboard but it has helped me. The wrist padding gives that extra comfort and even though I am still getting used to the key positioning, it has helped a lot. Not wearing my wrist supports as much as I used to so a definite plus.
A great investment.
Great keyboard, just a shame they slightly altered the layout. The older version was slightly better as the left shift key was slightly larger. Some other changes have also been made to fit in things like an emoji key that I’m sure is nice for some people, but not me.
I’ve had an old Microsoft multimedia natural keyboard since about 2005 it still works fine but I need an upgrade and you have to get used to the inclined plane but this keyboard is a good replacement and so far very happy with it. It has a few things I’ll have to get used to ; like some of the key positions ; but I’ll get used to it, the old one I’ll use for work for now as I’m more used to it so if your thinking about it …. its worth it once you get used to the keys and the incline, your wrists and fingers will love you, no more RSI I’m getting faster with it as I use it now ….cool
I have used various iterations of ergonomic keyboards for some time. To complete office work efficiently, this is excellent and very affordable too. You will not regret the purchase once you become familiar with the keyboard (which normally takes a week or so). The windows key is not well placed but this is a minor blemish for an otherwise superb keyboard.
Thought I could get used to the keyboard, but after 30 years’ of three, four finger typing, I just couldn’t get used to it. For sure, the keyboard will help in reinforcing the correct touch typing techniques: ie certain fingers for certain keys etc… but, in my opinion, this WILL take time(which I can’t afford with the pressures of work).
Ok, from a quality point of view, the hand rest is good but I simply don’t understand why they provided an additional “mount” for the front of the keyboard/palmrest as it would simply tilt the keyboard away from you.
Overall, quality piece of kit but not for me.
Keyboard is coming with a Rist palm extender, and dedicated Microsoft app (at least on windows 10).
I love that ergonomic shape, would be 5 stars if I’ll get one with the proper layout from photo.
The keystrokes are smooth and quiet. This is not mechanical keyboard.
There are also dedicated keys for screenshot, calculator, and windows multiple desktops. Also, a bit more other ones. You can customize only some of the keys. Please refer to photo to see all keys that you can customize. Some of them with limited customization option.
First layout: that small shift visible on photo is distracting me a lot.
Every time im trying to hit the shift i getting that sign.
As i saw different reviews i will edit my one if something like broken key will appear. But for now, out of the box this is nice keyboard.
I suffer with arthritis in my hands and wrists and so I have to have lots of adapted equipment to enable me to do my job. This keyboard is overall great however it does have one major flaw i think, the keyboard has no supports to be able to raise it up which means the keyboard lies in a very strange position with the top of the keyboard sitting lower than the bottom of the keyboard. To remedy this i had to buy 2 supports that stick to the bottom of the keyboard. These supports have worked but really i think the keyboard should already have supports attached as per most keyboards do these days.
I was really disappointed when my Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 finally reached the end of its life and I found that it was no longer available to buy. Having been using that keyboard for about the last 15 years, I was certain that I wanted another one like it.
Having looked at the available options, I eventually decided to give this a go. And does it do the job? In my opinion, yes it does.
There are a few niggles:
– It has fewer assignable function keys (essentially just three, compared to eight on the 4000) but I’ve managed to come to terms with this.
– A few of the keyboard layout changes are taking some time to adjust to, the biggest being the new “menu” key left of the Windows key. For some time I kept pressing this instead of the Windows key, but my muscle memory is slowly getting used to it.
– The left shift key is very small, but in practice I’ve actually had no issues with this whatsoever.
– I was initially unsure about the Emoji and Office keys, both seeming fairly pointless. I’ve found the Emoji key is occasionally worth a press, and the Office key increased in value once I realised you can use it as a shift key to launch various Office applications (e.g. Office+W for Word, Office+X for Excel, Office+T for Teams, etc.)
– It seems to attract quite a lot of dust but is also easier to clean than the 4000 (particularly as there’s no fiddly “zoom” slider to deal with)
– There are no “legs” at the back of the keyboard to tilt it towards you — this keyboard is evidently intended to be used flat, or tilted away from you with the provided front stand. Personally I’ve always used it flat so this is no issue for me.
A few new keys include quick access to Snip & Sketch, one to display open applications and desktops (equivalent to Windows+Tab), and a “lock computer” key — all useful, but already easily available via keyboard shortcuts anyway.
Overall this is a purchase I’m happy with. I think the design is a little more conventional than the 4000 was, but it’s still a comfortable replacement.
So, I was really looking forward to trying the Ergonomic. Two things are immediately apparent. First, there is less of a negative slope with the foot fitted than on the Sculpt, which is a small shame, but not a showstopper. Second, there is more key travel – roughly 5mm compared with about 3mm on the Sculpt, and it is a traditional-style keyboard rather than the chiclet style of the Sculpt. As a result it feels very different to type on: the additional travel feels like typing a long passage will be more tiring, and it’s weird to feel the top edges of the other keys touching the sides of your finger pads – something that never happens with the shorter travel and more widely spaced keys on a chiclet keyboard. Mind you, it’s a minor thing – you soon stop noticing it.
The general feel of the keys is good – they aren’t rattly, they bottom out with a dull thud, and the collapse action of the membrane provides great feedback. Also, there is very little side-shake on the key caps. On the whole it’s up there with the best of the membrane keyboards.
This is really a workstation or desktop keyboard: it’s far too big to pack and take with you, for use with a laptop. And, of course, being corded is no problem at all when it is permanently connected to your PC. In fact, it’s an advantage – no batteries to change ever. I would say it’s a great successor to Microsoft’s old 4000 ergonomic – it is better in every respect, especially in the sound and feel of the keys. For me, it is a fine alternative to the Sculpt, as well. However, if you suffer from RSI then the Sculpt, with its lighter, shorter action from the chiclet keys would put less strain on your tendons, I think.
In summary, this looks, feels and sounds like a really classy ergonomic membrane keyboard, and would probably only be bettered by a product with mechanical keys, at three (or more) times the cost. Provided you are OK with traditional-style key caps, and longish travel (compared with a chiclet keyboard), then this is a fine choice and brilliant value for money. Definitely recommended.
This is quite an expensive keyboard considering it’s not even wireless, but you are getting good quality for the money.
It’s not the first Microsoft keyboard I’ve bought.
The downside is that if you use it for work the keys will very rapidly (within a matter of weeks) start to wear and go shiny, and the wrist rest will also show signs of wear.
Once the initial wear has taken place however, the keyboard continues to perform well and lasts a long time. It’s just a shame that the initial wear happens at all. I would rather the keys all just came shiny out of the box so it wouldn’t look worn!
What out I found out Microsoft keyboards aren’t waterproof> I had an old ergo 4000 which had served me well but I thought it was looking a little tired to I decided to pep it up with a little caffeine ( I spilt my coffee on it). Despite drying then cleaning I just couldn’t get it working without an error here and there. That was the old one, this one is just great and with a little care it will work for years to som.
It only took me a week to get used to it completely. Actually when I switched to this keyboard I did not feel how the “ergonomic” helped me, but after typing on it for months, switching back to my old keyboard is not an option any more and there is a noticeable drop in typing speed if I do so. You will notice how ergonomics helps you when you switch between this and a normal keyboard.
This is definitely a big improvement over my old keyboard, but there are flaws, at least for me. The key travel is long. Whenever I reach around 90 wpm I feel that the limiting factor is that I have to press the key all the way down every time, and of course, this is still a rubber dome keyboard without the tactile feedback you normally get from mechanical ones, so bottoming out is probably the only option for me to ensure a key is actuated. Some people do like the long key travel, but not me, especially when typing fast.
This keyboard is big. I wish it could be more compact like Sculpt. I need to use the mouse a lot for my job, and lifting my right hand every time and moving all the way to reach the mouse thousands of times a day is no fun. Luckily I am ambidextrous so I just switched the mouse to my left hand, which is much closer to the keys.
For some reason I don’t feel super comfortable when typing “P”. I use my pinky finger for P but on this keyboard reaching it with my pinky requires some effort. I don’t know why. It does not look like the location of P is unreasonable, so my initial conclusion is that P is hard to reach already, and the long key travel makes it feels slightly worse even.
Overall, this is a nice improvement over my old keyboard, but still far from being perfect.
I receieved this today and have issued a return already.
The feel of the keyboard is great, looks classy, keys feel just right, but the ergonomic layout is VERY hard to adjust to, after 31 years of touch typing! I also really dislike the dedicated MS OFFICE button right next to the comma, full stop, I press it frequently. I’d prefer if it was customisable as I do not ever want to go to MS OFFICE website, and this kind of forced product tie-in is not appreciated. I am going to get the ugly Logitech K350 which is slightly ergonomically designed but way less extreme, and it has fully customisable keys and is wireless with a 3 year battery… and a mouse. Just looks pretty “boy racer” like. The MS is lovely to feel and see.
This keyboard is very similar to its predecessor though brought into the modern age, even bringing an emoji button. At first I thought of this as a gimmick though admittedly I’ve started to find it a good time saver.
The central bulge is less pronounced than previous iterations, though the feeling is about the same.
I prefer the key layout quite a bit. Everything is a bit more square and lined up straight now. That uniformity has helped me learn this keyboard more quickly than expected and it feels good to use. I’m currently missing a few keys, especially the control keys and symbols though am quickly adjusting.
The hot keys are more sensible than the 4000 and I think I’ll likely use all of these.
It’s solid and sturdy and feels well grounded without being overly bulky.
The keys are very quiet for their height, making it a good option for offices or wherever you want to not disturb others. In particular, although it doesn’t have a split space bar, it’s very easy to press quietly from the edges now.
The wrist rest is very classy and feels very natural. Going back to the 4000 now feels a little gross for some reason.
The software doesn’t allow you to remap the Office key, which is frustrating.
Overall very happy with this. certainly the best keyboard I’ve used. I’ve started to miss it when on other computers.