Fellowes Microban Split Design Keyboard, Black

2022-03-04T19:00:00

Making the move to an ergonomic, split-design keyboard was one of the best moves I made to improve my computing work productivity. If you've never used one, it will take a bit of time to get used to the split and retrain any "bad" keystroking habits of crossing the split between hands, but it'll be worth the effort. My typing speed and accuracy both improved significantly. This keyboard is easily the best of the many I have tried over the years. The size and spacing as well as the tactile responsiveness of the keys is simply perfect - just the right amount of resistance and just the right amount of "throw" (how far the keys move with/for each keystroke); not too soft ("mushy"), not too springy, not too stiff, not too sensitive.

RgrJimK

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2019-02-19T07:32:34

I was very satisfied with how quick it got to me. I simply order it and I received it the next week. Also the design of the keyboard does what I need to do.

DAVID M.

2018-06-04T20:00:00

This is the most comfortable keyboard. It has helped with my carpal tunnel syndrome. I'll never use a straight/rectangle keyboard ever again. Very happy with this one.

Peapod

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2017-02-16T19:00:00

Best keyboard ever, I have used this design for over 20 years and wouldn't think of using any other one. I am a professional writer so it is important that I have a keyboard that is kind to my wrists. Try it and you'll never go back to any other make!

Zann

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2016-10-03T20:00:00

I've been on a search every now and then for a quiet ergo keyboard to replace my loud one. I recently saw the Fellowes ergo with Microban and the price was right and I ordered it and am so glad I did. The keys are just exactly what I was hoping for in terms of responsiveness with a quiet muffled sound. The Microban feature wasn't a necessity but was a nice bonus. I would give this keyboard a solid A- in performance only because it's not absolutely silent but will still give it 5 stars since I can't give it 4-3/4 :) Happy typing!

psychmt

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2016-09-12T08:30:17

This keyboard is a definite upgrade from the rectangular box that comes with any computer. I wasnt sure about the split ddesign and thought my hands had to be close together to type but what a difference in comfort this makes. The keyboard is slightly elevated in the front to keep your hands at the correct angle for typing. My only regret is that I waited so long to purchase this. I highly recommend this updgrade !

RITA A.

2015-11-11T19:00:00

Wish this keyboard didn't have both Control Keys constantly sticking and causing major issues. Love the keyboard but it lasted just over the return period for Amazon (maybe 2 months) before both Control Keys started sticking constantly so of course now I am stuck with a worthless keyboard! Based on reviews I have read, this seems to be an ongoing and known product issue so I don't understand why it hasn't been corrected or a solution provided for this known issue. BEWARE, I would NOT recommend this product based on my very poor experience.

Gracezen

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2015-10-28T20:00:00

This is my first split keyboard and I adjusted to it very quickly, and my wrists stopped hurting almost immediately-that is huge for me. My issue now is that the keys stop responding in the middle of typing. I believe the keyboard is less than 3 years old. I pick up the keyboard-maybe a half inch-and let it drop, and all the keys work again. I have had to do it 5 times in one hour, yet today I haven't had to to do it at all. I have ordered a replacement keyboard but I'm waiting for the issue to re-occur before I swap it out. The only thing I do not like about this keyboard is the SLEEP hot button being positioned at the top of the keyboard, dead center of a raised part. My desk has a pull out keyboard tray, and the button hits the underside of the desk, putting the pc into sleep mode. Now the tray has to sit higher so that the button isn't lower than the bottom of the desk. Maybe next design go-around you could put it in a corner?

redtarot

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2015-08-29T20:00:00

I'm really hard on keyboards and Fellowes is on of the very few ergonomic keyboards still around. The layout is absolutely perfect and allows me to get close to the high speed typing I've done all my life. It stays very clean and is very easy to take apart for a deep cleaning.Its very easy for me to wear out lettering on most keyboards and yet the fellowes holds up remarkably well. I'm on a pc about 12hrs a day and have worn out 3 of the keys lettering ( a,t,e) but fellowes replaced the keyboard rapidly with zero hassles. I'll be a customer for a very long time.

N6REJ

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2014-12-20T19:00:00

The keyboard performs satisfactorily except that the right space bar sticks in the down position and I have to stop and manipulate the key until I get it unstuck! I thought it would work out after I used the keyboard awhile. It has not improved in the several months that I have owned the keyboard.

grdlmbrt

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2014-09-25T20:00:00

I just bought the Ergo or split design keyboard model 98915. No "shift" key sub identification commands which are always written on the keys: IE "Shft" + what key is paste/cut/copy etc? There is no "calculator" key which I use a lot. I may return this keyboard due to these things.

ummagumma

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2013-03-03T19:00:00

I have carpal tunnel syndrome and had always used Microsoft Ergonomic keyboards. My closet is full of Microsoft keyboards, purchasing one after the other because the letters on the keyboards kept disappearing. I saw the Fellowes Ergonomic Keyboard on Amazon and after reading all of the positive reviews I purchased one. This keyboard is wonderful. It was extremely easy to set up, with Windows 7 all that I had to do was plug it in, no CD needed. I had no problems whatsoever in using it immediately. It is so well constructed, quiet and it contains all of the amanities that I need. I was able to use it immediately without having to get used to the differences of my previous keyboards. I just wish I had known about this keyboard earlier. I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a perfect keyboard whether you need an ergonomic keyboard or not.

Armecia

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2012-12-05T19:00:00

I've used this particular keyboard extensively each day for several years and not one problem have I experienced with it. I would like to suggest to Fellowes that they simply give the keyboard a 'contoured' shape, i.e., make it higher in the middle than the left and right sides. I'm just now going to purchase my second of these keyboards.

potatocreekjohnny

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