UPDATE:
I'm updating my review and moving this to 5 stars. I incorrectly assumed the problem I described in my initial review was the keyboard going to sleep. It was in fact my bluetooth adapter going to sleep! I had to go in to the adapter settings and disable the option to allow windows to disable the device to save power. With this problem solved, I have no real complaints about this keyboard, it's amazing!
ORIGINAL REVIEW (please make sure to read the update above):
--I removed the section about the problem I was having because I didn't want anyone to read it and miss reading the update and thing there is a problem with this keyboard. I was originally having a problem with a delay on the keyboard after not pressing a key for a few seconds. I assumed it was the keyboards battery saving being to aggressive and going to sleep. See the update above for the solution should you have this same problem.
This thing really is amazing for typing. The keys are crisp and require just the right amount of force to actuate. I can rest my fingers on home row without fear of pressing a key by accident, but just a little bit of pressure will actuate the key. The travel is enough to be satisfactory. Also other than the spacebar the keys are pretty silent. For some reason the spacebar is "loud". I say "loud" because it's not really loud, just louder than all the others and noticeable while typing.
I am a computer programmer and have been typing for a long time, capable of typing over 150 wpm. And with this keyboard it feels completely natural and comfortable to be using it all day long.
The only other slights I'd give this keyboard is one the color, I mean grey? Bleh... I wonder if they plan to eventually release it in other colors? And two, the positions of some of the functional keys are not traditional. They have a Clear button where Num Lock would traditionally be, Num Lock is where Pause would be, Pause where Scroll Lock would be, and Scroll Lock where Print screen would be. Then Print Screen button is next to F12, and then there is a second Delete button next to that for some reason.... No idea why they did that, I would have preferred a more traditional layout of those extra keys. And yes, I do use them a bit as I'm a computer programmer. A lot of people would probably never notice these position changes ad they are not keys that really get used very often.
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The Surface Ergonomic Keyboard’s double-cushioned palm rest uses a special, ultra-durable version of Alcantara - a unique, proprietary material, sourced only in Italy, with aesthetic, sensory, and technical qualities unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Protect your hands and wrists
The subtle changes to the keytop geometry, split space bar and naturally arched shape protect you from wrist and hand strain, and improve your typing form to speed up your WPM.
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The key sound, stiffness and texture provide a stable and quiet typing experience with optimized grip. Optimized feedback and return force prevents accidental presses and allows for smooth, consistent action.
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| connectivity tech | Wireless | USB Wireless | USB-A | Bluetooth, USB-A | USB-A | Bluetooth, USB-A |
| number of keys | 104 | 102 | 110 | 98 | 101 | 117 |
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After much deliberation on if I could make this keyboard work, I went for the buy. I'm using a Windows 7 Pro OS with Microsoft's predecessor, the Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard, when I found the Surface Ergonomic keyboard. I really like the unique color and wanted to try it. It's sad that it is listed as being compatible with Windows 10 only, when I'm living proof that it is simply not the truth.Easy Steps to Make it Work with Windows 7: I purchased a Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle from Amazon. Unfortunately, the site to download the driver for this dongle is no good (they won't get as good as a review). I relied on Google and ended up downloading the CSR Harmony bluetooth 4.0 software package. I deleted the bluetooth device that Windows 7 installed for the USB dongle when I plugged it in. Installed the software package, and it found the Microsoft Surface keyboard just fine. I'm typing this review with the very keyboard that people say doesn't work with Windows 7.I absolutely love this keyboard and highly recommend it if you enjoy ergonomic typing like I do! Soooo much more friendly on the wrists!The keys are a little more spread out than the sculpt and takes a little bit getting used to if you're already familiar to the Sculpt. The keys have a soft touch and are super quiet, another bonus! I despise "clicky" noises so I combo my keyboards with Logitech's M590 silent mouse (another genius invention!) and WahLah - piece and quiet!The Function, Caps, NumLk, and ScrLk keys all have tiny little white lights that are barely noticeable when lit if you work in an area that has a lot of light as I do. The Sculpt keyboard doesn't have any lights, so I'm already used to that, but wanted to point it out in case you were interested. The wrist pad is soft to the touch and very comfortable when placed on a desk. When I placed the keyboard in a tray, it works fine, but I miss the lift that the Sculpt came with to raise the bottom of the keyboard for a perfectly aligned wrist position. And, I am a little worried about how long the marble grey colored wrist pad will stay looking nice.All in All - it does what I want it to do and puts a smile on my face. :) If I jinx myself and something happens to dissuade my opinions, I'll update my review. Thanks for reading and happy typing to you!
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Improved efficiency and worth the price
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