Microsoft’s new ergonomic keyboard and mouse

[GoodBytes]

Microsoft will release this month a new ergonomic keyboard and mouse, with an interesting futuristic look to them:

 

 

 

Microsoft says the keyboard was codenamed Manta Ray, because it apparently looks like one.

 

You can buy the keyboard and mouse separate or in bundle.

The mouse and keyboard combo will be available some time this month with an $129.95 US.

The mouse only will be $59.95 U.S.

The keyboard will be $80.95 US.

 

More pictures from The Verge:

 

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/sculpt-ergonomic-desktop/L5V-00001

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/13/4617468/microsoft-sculpt-keyboard-and-mouse-aim-for-ergonomic-cool

[CoolBeans]

What a rip off. I am just going to stay with my G9x and a mechanical keyboard, thank you very much.

[Covalent]

Interesting idea Microsoft, but only if it has mechanical switches...So this is pretty much just a membrane ergodox

[R4STABAN]

Not sure what to think about that keyboard..

[everything count to life]

Looks like a eaten keyboard

[GoodBytes]

What a rip off. I am just going to stay with my G9x and a mechanical keyboard, thank you very much.

 

It;s actually a pretty good price. Keep in mind that you have crappy membrane keyboard and good ones.

[salg04086]

I think the keyboard looks ugly, is overpriced, that goes for the mouse as well!!! I don't mind the idea of a separate number pad...

 

For that amount of money you could easily buy a mechanical keyboard as another member has said!!!

[TopWargamer]

Honestly...

 

[Xelithium]

I have never tried ergonomic keyboards. Are they any comfortable? Or does it just feel wrong?

 

They seem pretty decent honestly.

[WanderingFool]

wow, I'll stick with my current setup thank you very much.

 

To make things worse this announcement happened on Left Handed Day :p

[everything count to life]

Honestly...

 

Its a manta ray without grills and with keys on its back

[Hirad123]

meh microsoft needs to go mechanical in order for me to even consider buying one of their keyboards. As for the mouse, looks a little too small and the shape is a little odd. And i prefer wired mice over wireless so for me it's a no. I kinda wanna try one though, i mean look at it, typing on it seems like it would be quite different from a standard keyboard and also the space bar is cut in half 0_o

[Cypher32]

wtf pricing

[R4STABAN]

To make things worse this announcement happened on Left Handed Day :P

 

LOL.

[TopWargamer]

And as a side note, nothing can move me away from my Ducky Shine II. 

 

[L.E.D]

I'll stick with my $14 Walmart keyboard :P

[samuel]

that mouse start button...

[IPCharger]

$80 for a membrane keyboard?

[prolemur]

Interesting idea Microsoft, but only if it has mechanical switches...So this is pretty much just a membrane ergodox

 

Nice profile picture! Do you actually use it like that though?

[Duda777]

Why would I buy a keyboard with a hole in it

[GoodBytes]

I have never tried ergonomic keyboards. Are they any comfortable? Or does it just feel wrong?

It depends on you. Based on what I concluded based on my observation, people with large upper body prefer ergonomic keyboards, as your hands aren't crushing your side as you try to use a standard keyboard. Assuming you are using the keyboard without having your hands twisted, which is uncomfortable and not good for you.

If you are not wide shoulder, then it will feel strange and won't be able to get used to it either. It must be noted that there is a learning curve to them.

The price is actually good. Ergonomic keyboard with GOOD membrane cost money, especially that the low demand, increases cost.

 

And as a side note, nothing can move me away from my Ducky Shine II.

Yours isn't ergonomic, nor wireless.

[GoodBytes]

$80 for a membrane keyboard?

-> Ergonomic keyboard cost more due to lower demand

-> It's wireless

-> Good membrane keyboard cost more (circuit, key design, and rubber)

-> It's "always" cheaper in stores. See Logitech and other Microsoft keyboard for examples

[TopWargamer]

Yours isn't ergonomic, nor wireless.

Because my edginess level isn't on par with Microsoft. I need to catch up!

[Xelithium]

It depends on you. Based on what I concluded based on my observation, people with large upper body prefer ergonomic keyboards, as your hands aren't crushing your side as you try to use a standard keyboard. Assuming you are using the keyboard without having your hands twisted, which is uncomfortable and not good for you.

If you are not wide shoulder, then it will feel strange and won't be able to get used to it either. It must be noted that there is a learning curve to them.

The price is actually good. Ergonomic keyboard with GOOD membrane cost money, especially that the low demand, increases cost.

 

Yours isn't ergonomic, nor wireless.

I see, might pick one up then to try it out.

[RuecanOnRails]

LOL, what a shitty looking keyboard and mou..... Ooo Firefly on DVD

 

Got to love all that glossy finish, just waiting to look horrible after touching it never to be clean of finger prints.

 

I've tried keyboards like this. Back when that was a thing to have a raised wave design and separating the keys for each hand... I found it a poor typing experience as even though I try to type correctly, I allow my hands to wander based on what I am typing, or doing on the computer I adapt to where my fingers are placed on the keyboard to hit certain keys. (right there, my left index finger was the one which hit the H as my right index finger was busy hitting a different key at nearly the same time.)