uk.hardware.info Updated:
2014-09-11 02:04:09
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You can't avoid having to purchase a new keyboard or a new mouse every once in a while. Desktop sets which combine both are relatively inexpensive; that is what people seem to think, at least. We tested twelve sets ranging from approximately 20 to 90 eu...
The twelve desktop sets leave us somewhat disappointed. Those who are looking for a truly excellent keyboard and mouse are better off purchasing them separately. Something we just can't understand is the urge of manufacturers to 'improve' their keyboard...
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Well-designed and -made ergonomic wireless peripherals with dedicated Windows controls. Take a look at the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop (full review here) . A wireless mouse and keyboard combo, there are three pieces to the Microsoft Sculpt Ergono...
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A wireless mouse and keyboard combo, the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop will certainly elicit comments, once you place it on your desk. It is striking to look at – and not a little different to use. But there's peripheral gold in these hills. As well...
There's a lot to like about the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop. It's a well-designed and made ergonomic wireless peripherals with dedicated Windows controls. And although far from cheap they offer a good feature set at a decent price. The mouse didn't...
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You might not think it, with Microsoft's focus on touch-screen controls with its Surface 2 tablet and Windows 8.1, and its love of voice and gesture controls in the Xbox One's Kinect 2 motion sensor, but the Redmond company still has a lot of time for tra...
Solid build Batteries included One USB dongle for all Ergonomic design...
Expensive Mouse isn't great Windows 8, centric features might be alienating...
If you spend a lot of time typing, and often feel the effects of repetitive strain injury, then the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop really could be a huge benefit to you. While the keyboard might seem intimidating at first, after a while it feels comp...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-09-11 02:04:09
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You might not think it, with Microsoft's focus on touch-screen controls with its Surface 2 tablet and Windows 8.1, and its love of voice and gesture controls in the Xbox One's Kinect 2 motion sensor, but the Redmond company still has a lot of time for tra...
Solid build Batteries included One USB dongle for all Ergonomic design...
Expensive Mouse isn't great Windows 8centric features might be alienating...
The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a good example of what Microsoft does best. It has a solid and dependable build quality, and a stylish design that draws on Microsoft's experience in creating peripherals. The ergonomic considerations that have g...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2014-09-11 02:04:09
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Microsoft's latest desktop set is not going to be for everyone. Combining a separate keyboard, number pad, and bulbous mouse, it covers all your PC input bases, and does so with wireless elegance. It's beautifully designed, too, as well made as it is eleg...
Well built, but not everyone's cup of tea...
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Microsoft's latest desktop set is not going to be for everyone. Combining a separate keyboard, number pad, and bulbous mouse, it covers all your PC input bases, and does so with wireless elegance. It's beautifully designed, too, as well made as it is eleg...
Microsoft refreshes its split board ergonomic range with a superbly engineered piece of kit, but still a challenging onePerformanceFeatures & DesignValue for MoneyOverallSpecs$100 AUD(pricing info)...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2014-09-11 02:04:09
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Ergonomic keyboards are primarily designed to minimise muscle strain by making you type in a more natural position. This means the keyboard's layout is effectively split in half, with each side angled in a V shape to accommodate the natural angle of our a...
This ergonomic desktop set provides good tactile feedback, but the keyboard's design won't be for everyone...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2014-09-11 02:04:09
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Microsoft's redesigned its ergonomic desktop product with an eye to mobility. It won't suit everyone — but it's very comfortable indeed.Microsoft make great peripheral hardware, and have done so for many years now. I'm particularly enamoured of their ergo...
Split keyboards take time to learn, and they're not to everyone's taste. There are some limitations with the new sculpted design. There's part of me that wishes the number pad was still bolted onto the side, and the smaller function keys take some getting...
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Microsoft spends a lot of time thinking about how people use PCs, from the organisation of an operating system to the design of a tablet. There's a lot of attention to detail that goes into a Microsoft product, but one category that many overlook is the k...
Comfortable ergonomic design, Stylish appearance, Neat detached keypad, Wireless so no cable clutter...
Keyboard has a definite learning curve, Lettering may wear off early...
The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop combines an excellent ergonomic design with Windows 8 features that will power-up your regular PC use in addition to making it more comfortable. Throw in the simplicity of wireless and a distinctive stylish design...
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Microsoft has certainly flirted with the concept of ergonomic desktops and split keyboards for quite some time, and the latest result of this dalliance is the Sculpt ergonomic keyboard and mouse.First off, the keyboard is certainly well built and stylish...
Well built, Spacious, comfortable palmrest, Keys have a nice press...
Split keyboard can take a while to get used to, Mouse is chunky...
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Microsoft have released Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop consisting of the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, the Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse and a number pad – and here is our review.The Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop, optimised for Windows, offers a uniquely modern design and ama...
As with the other keyboards from Microsoft, the first thing you notice about the keyboard is its shape. It's split in the middle and it has a cushioned palm rest attached. This isn't the first ergonomic keyboard Microsoft has produced and they have been v...
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I have a thing for keyboards. This doesn't sound like a major deal to the subset of keyboard geeks out there, but maybe a little weird to the majority of the public who can't be bothered with keyboard esoterica. But I have a real reason for my obsession;...
Design makes this the coolest ergonomic keyboard yet, Scissor keys feel better than previous mushy keys, Smaller shape makes for smaller footprint, Gap in the middle is firm and doesn't flex...
Function switch makes using function keys difficult, Mouse never gets fully comfortable...
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For those of you who spend the majority of your working day glued to a PC, have you given enough consideration to workplace ergonomics? I'm guilty of ignoring the pitfalls of sitting at a desk for long periods of time, and with intermittent back pain and...
Very comfortable once you adapt, Helps achieve a neutral wrist position, Detached numpad is a good idea, Looks modern and stylish...
Backlit keys would have been nice, Top row is relatively shallow...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2014-09-11 02:04:09
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& Design Way back in 1994, Microsoft brought the ergonomic split keyboard into the mainstream with the oddly shaped—some would say ugly—Natural Keyboard. This massive, beige-white keyboard sported a curved design, with the keys separated in two halves...
Stylish design, Comfortable typing experience, Function-key toggle, Only one USB dongle needed for mouse, keyboard, and numeric pad...
Pricey, Split keyboard takes some getting used to...
While it isn't cheap, the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop's stylish and comfortable design, simple setup, and solid typing experience make it worth the price tag...
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Ergonomic keyboards are not for everybody. Either you love them or you hate them. I personally have loved them since they hit the scene. I have had one since the early 2000s. Microsoft was the leader of the ergonomic keyboards in my opinion, and I'd waite...
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The seismic shift in personal computing over the last decade has dramatically changed the role that the desktop PC plays in our lives. For many, the only physical keyboards that they now use are attached to laptops, or connected to their tablets to improv...
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Now that I've been using the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for over a week, my search for the ultimate keyboard might be finally over. It might be one of the strangest looking keyboards Microsoft has ever put out. The Sculpt combines the curved...
As a person who loves ergonomic keyboards and loves laptop-style keys, I'm hard-pressed to find a better combination of the two technologies than Microsoft's Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop. Laptop style keys usually come in small, laptop-style keyboards which a...
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Microsoft spends a lot of time thinking about how people use PCs, from the organization of an operating system to the design of a tablet. There's a lot of attention to detail that goes into a Microsoft product, but one category that many overlook is the k...
Comfortable ergonomic design. Stylish "manta ray" design. Three-piece set offers flexible functionality. Wireless design cuts clutter without monopolizing USB ports.
Keyboard has a pronounced learning curve. Lettering may wear off early...
The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a trio of PC peripherals designed to reduce strain and improve your PC experience...
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After spending a full day in front of our computer, our wrists tend to feel a bit sore, our shoulders can get downright painful, and our lower back gets stiff. We know we should sit with better posture and organize our gear in a more comfortable way, but...
Encourages proper posture, Modular number pad design, One USB dongle connects the entire bundle...
Expensive, Some media keys don't work consistently, USB Adapter sticks out too far...
On the whole, both the mouse and keyboard work as advertised in Windows 7 and 8. All we have to do is turn on our computer, plug in the dongle into our computer's USB port, power on the mouse, and voilà! While this new and improved Sculpt Ergonomic Des...
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You don't need to be a neat freak to hate having wires snaking all over your desk, especially if you're a laptop user who wants to get up and go without first untangling a rat's nest of cables. It's bad enough that you have to unplug your monitor and powe...
Draws power from any light, Included app shows details about power collecting and status, Large touchpad stays out of the way, The touchpad's touch gestures are useful, Mouse is comfortable to hold and use for long periods of time, All devices work off on...
Solar panels dominate the top of the keyboard, Loud keys, Touchpad is overly sensitive to accidental touches, Lies flat and can't sit at an angle, Separate number pad is easy to misplace, Typing ergonomically can involve a difficult learning curve...
We love the fact that we don't have to scrounge for batteries and can use light to power the K750, but its loud keys keep it from being perfect...
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These days, when it comes to peripherals for computers, a lot of attention is given to mobile keyboards and mice for tablets and laptops. But what if you are one of the remaining desktop computer users or use your laptop or tablet on a dock as your primar...
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