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Microsoft Comfort Curve 3000 vs Microsoft Ergo 4000 - Anyone tried both?


Posted: Jun 27, 2013

Getting ready to buy a new keyboard and trying to decide between these 2 models.

Has anyone used both and can compare them?  Does the CC 3000 really provide relief for the wrists?  I've heard good things about the 4000 but it looks so...LARGE, lol!

Any input appreciated before I click the "buy it now" feature!

This may be too late, but... - please see message.

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if you go with the MS Ergo 4000, make sure you can return it if necessary. I just bought one today and the space bar is really wonky and takes a lot of pressure on the sides. It is okay if pressing directly in the middle. While looking for a fix, I found out this is a pretty common problem with this model. If you already ordered it, hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones that gets a perfect one. I finally have mine in acceptable working condition for now, but am looking for something else.

Thank you - I did order the 4000

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I got it new for $25 with free shipping off of Ebay, so it won't be a huge loss if it turns out to be problematic.

I had the same problem you're describing with the spacebar on another brand of keyboard. It wasn't Logitech but some other ergo brand. That was when I worked in-house so I just turned it back in and got another brand, but, you're right, spacebar "stickiness" is horrible. My wrists all the way up into my shoulders hurt at the end of every shift. I gave it 2-3 days, thinking it was just me, but then realized it was the keyboard. Yikes...these things are supposed to be ergonomic so it's kind of self-defeating to have to slam on the spacebar, lol!

Thanks for the heads-up!


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