Side by side, the size difference is clear. The MS Natural Ergo is a bigger keyboard with a built in wrist pad. So, time to break out the old Fellowes gel wrist rest pad that I had from long time ago for the Das Keyboard. Hey, the gel is still there. I thought it might have hardened. I guess I don't have to get a new one. Yeah! This thing is like from 10 years ago or more. I am glad to see that it held up quite well. A little worn, but still serviceable. Good enough for me.
The MS 4K came with a stand that will tilt the keyboard in the negative angle so that the hands are bend downwards when resting on the keyboard, like one would if using a Kinesis Advantage keyboard. I never tried it, instead, I have always used the feet to tilt the board toward me. I have heard that it's not a good idea. Oh well. Live and learn. Since Das Keyboard's tilt using the ruler is not steep, I will see how this lower tilt changes thing for me. Anyhow, I am growing to like the mechanical key actions more compared to the older rubber dome based key switches.
So, aside from the ergonomic split design, I don't miss the old keyboard as much I thought I might. Since I use the standard keyboard often elsewhere, there is very little adaption curve for me to move over to the Das Keyboard layout. Time to retire the old MS Natural Keyboard I guess. It has served me well through out the years. Time to find it a good home.
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