Most users have at some point, used a Microsoft mouse or keyboard, or both. I am a great fan of Microsoft's Internet Keyboards and when mine broke down after heavy use, I looked for something new... Microsoft has introduced a new series of keyboards with "curves" that are supposed to provide greater ease of use and comfort. Let's meet Microsoft's Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000.

- Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000

Work with your hands in a more natural position with this compact ergonomic keyboard. Just plug it in and start typing - more comfortably.

• Spill-Resistant Design: Enjoy a drink while you work—this keyboard is designed to withstand an accidental spill.

• Ultra-Thin Profile Keys: The notebook-like, sleek design of these keys feels and looks great.

• Comfort Curve Keyboard Layout: The stylish, curved design of this ergonomic keyboard helps your hands and wrists rest more naturally for greater comfort.

• Internet Hot Keys: With the touch of a button you can quickly access the Internet.

• Easy Set-Up and Use: Just plug in this keyboard and start typing—it’s that easy to use.

- Product requirements

Operating system:

• Windows Vista™/Windows XP Pro/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition/Windows 2000
• Mac OS X v10.1.5–10.3 (excluding Mac OS X v10.0)

Processor:

• 233 MHz or higher
• 128 MB RAM or higher

Other:

• USB port
• Internet Hot Keys are supported for use with: Browser support (only with software installed): Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later; MSN® Explorer versions 7.0 or 8.0; Netscape Navigator versions 6.1, 6.2, 7.0; and AOL versions 7.0, 8.0, 9.0.
• Multimedia Hot Keys are supported for use with: Versions of Microsoft CD Player, Microsoft Deluxe CD, Microsoft Windows Media® Player, and certain versions of other popular media players and browsers.
• Multimedia Hot Keys are supported for use with: iTunes.

- Specifications

Product Dimensions

• Length 18.9 inches (480 millimeters)
• Width 8.4 inches (213 millimeters)
• Depth/Height 1.2 inches (30 millimeters)
• Cable Length 60 inches +/- 6 inches (1530 millimeters +/- 150 millimeters)
• Weight 39.4 ounces (1117 grams)

Product Feature Performance

• QWERTY Key Life: 1,000,000 actuations per key
• Hot Key Features: Mail, Web/Home, Search, and Calculator
• Hot Key Life: 500,000 actuations per key
• Media Key Features: Mute, Volume -, Volume +, and Play/Pause
• Media Key Life: 500,000 actuations per key
• Typing Speed: 1000 characters per minute