Kensington 64338 Comfort Type USB Keyboard (PC/Mac)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.5 x 7.2 x 2 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C4DX6
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• Item model number: 64338
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 8, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kensington 64338 Comfort Type USB/PS2 Keyboard provides superior comfort without forcing you to relearn how to type. The Kensington 64338 employs a unique key structure that helps encourage proper wrist position for all-day comfort, while maintaining the key locations in the standard 104-key layout so you don't have to relearn how to type. The keyboard features an attractive, gently-curved design, a dependable construction that makes this board a great value, and keys that have a light, responsive feel. This unit also features plug-and-play connectivity, a standard size that uses less space than split keyboards, and a stylish, all-black color that complements the look of contemporary computers. The Kensington 64338 is guaranteed to work right out of the box, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a five-year manufacturer's warranty, free technical support, and a 90-day no-risk trial. This keyboard requires an open USB or PS/2 port on a PC running Windows 98 or later, or an open USB port on a Mac running OS X or later.

Product Description

Kensington Comfort Type USB Keyboard for PCs or Mac: Superior comfort without relearning how to type. Designed for maximum comfort and productivity, this ergonomically designed USB keyboard employs the unique, Comfort Type(TM) key structure encouraging a relaxed, natural wrist position while maintaining the standard key locations. The result is increased comfort without the need to relearn a thing. Touch typists will love this keyboard! Kensington has found that many users of the most popular "split" keyboards on the market find their large size and unconventional key configurations to be intimidating. Some have also complained that there is a long "learning curve" associated with these keyboards. The Comfort Style keyboards are designed to increase comfort without relquiring users to relearn how to type. Standard size keyboard with 104-key layout. Black. USB/PS2 connectivity. 5-year warranty and free technical support.

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Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent keyboard., February 8, 2007

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Kimba W. Lion "kimbawlion.com" (the East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 64338 Comfort Type USB Keyboard (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I have been using the same Kensington comfort type keyboard at work for over 4 years, and I have to say it is the most durable and dirt-resistant keyboard I have used since the days of the old IBM clack-clack keyboards.

In regards to the negative reviews below, the PURPOSE of this type of keyboard is to be DIFFERENT. If you need a standard keyboard layout, this is not the keyboard to get. I am a writer, and I find the slightly reworked key layout delivers as promised. It is easier for me to work with than either a normal keyboard or those split keyboards (which are just too far out in left field for me). The touch of each key is solid and sure and, in addition to the changed layout, some keys are shaped diffferently for even greater tactile feedback for touch typing.

This is definitely a keyboard I would always want to use for my job.

62 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not for programmers!, September 7, 2005

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Michael (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 64338 Comfort Type USB Keyboard (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I recently bought this keyboard to go along with a fancy ergonomic laptop stand. The stand puts the laptop screen at a reasonable height for use on a desktop -- that works great. The keyboard, however, is fairly awful, and I'm returning it.

I realize I shouldn't expect much for $20, but the keyboard has an exceptionally soft, mushy feeling. The "comfort type" slanted keys didn't get in my way, but they didn't help anything, either. The worst part about this keyboard, however, was that it uses a non-standard layout. Look closely at the right side -- the "enter" key is oversized, and the |\ key is moved below to accomodate it, with the consequence that the right shift key is miniaturized.

This, for a shell user or programmer, is awful. When you need to pipe something, or escape the next character, you really don't mean to be hitting return instead. And with the small right shift key, even typing properly with balanced use of the keyboard is difficult. This small design decision makes this keyboard terrible for heavy computer users like me.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product at great price, January 31, 2006

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Dom6183 (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 64338 Comfort Type USB Keyboard (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

This Kensington keyboard has a good tactile feel from the keys that I enjoy - firm clicks but not annoyingly loud (this is NOT like the kind of keyboards that can be easily heard when typing while talking on the phone, for instance). The angled keys in the center of the QWERTY layout do take some getting used to, but once so, they are actually more comfortable to the natural angles of each wrist, allowing you to flex your elbows wider as opposed to keeping them close in to your ribs. I've been using it as a separate keyboard for a laptop PC, and the USB connection is fast, easy, and reliable. WinXP recognized the keyboard immediately without me having to install any drivers. A simple device for simple use.