This version was slightly larger than the Elite but utilized the extra space for a set of additional multimedia buttons across the top of the keyboard.
When Windows ME hit the stores in 2000, I moved up to the Natural Keyboard Pro, shown in Figure C. Figure B The Elite was a bit smaller and lighter in weight than the original. After obtaining an Elite, I discovered it was a bit smaller and lighter in weight. By this time I was hooked and felt cramped and out of sorts if I had to type on a standard keyboard. SEE: Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop review: A keyboard and mouse for a new generationĭuring the Windows 98 timeframe, Microsoft came out with a new version called the Natural Keyboard Elite, shown in Figure B. It took a little while to get used to, but after a month or so, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the split and tilted keyboard really did ease the stress on my wrists. (There were, in fact, two Windows keys-one on the left and one on the right.)Įxcited about the potential of the Windows key, along with the fact that I'd been feeling a bit of the carpel tunnel syndrome pains in my wrists, I thought I'd give the ergonomic design a try to see if it was all that Microsoft had made it out to be. Providing direct access to the UI's newest feature made this first keyboard quite revolutionary. Figure A The first Microsoft Natural Keyboard came out in 1994 and it was a hulk.īesides the shape, the other notable thing about this keyboard was that it was the first keyboard to sport a Windows key, which of course opened Windows 95's start menu. This first Microsoft Natural Keyboard, shown in Figure A, was a hulk-it was heavy and took up a good chunk of my desk, and its odd shape made it look a little gimmicky. At that time I was beta testing Windows 95 and Microsoft sent me a Microsoft Natural Keyboard and asked me to try it out. I've been using one of the versions of Microsoft's Ergonomic keyboards since they first came out in 1994. Windows 11: Tips on installation, security and more (free PDF)īefore I get into the Sculpt, let me take a little trip down keyboard lane.Ten Windows 10 network commands everyone one should know.Why Windows 11's security is such a big deal.Windows 11 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know.
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