Arteck Split Ergonomic Keyboard with Palm Rest, 2.4G USB Wireless Keyboard

I did a lot of research before choosing this keyboard, and man am I glad I got it! The split is great, very comfortable. The arch is minimal, but it does the job. I also really like this scissor-switch technology, no more backspacing to fix a key that didn't register the first time! The built-in wrist rest is also really nice. I type a lot for work, and at a rate of 55 WPM. The keyboard gives just the right amount of feedback, and the keys are not mushy at all. It's also a very good looking keyboard, and is very responsive. I have heard some people mention (not just on this keyboard) that they have some lag/delay with their typing. I would bet the farm that they have plugged the receiver into a USB hub. If you're going to do that, then get yourself a USB extension cable, because the hub will cause interference with ANY wireless dongle you plug into it. Just a foot or so of distance from the hub will alleviate that. I found that out with my prior Logitech keyboard, after lots of searching around for what the cause could be. The ONLY thing I would improve is fairly minor: It does not have dedicated keys for Page Up/Down, Home, or End. You need to hold down the function key and use the corresponding arrow key for those functions. Not even remotely a deal breaker, this keyboard is fantastic in every other aspect.

My son really likes this keyboard. After over a year the battery was not holding its charge like it used to - prior to the issues, it had lasted very long, like 9 months initially! Then it started depleting very quickly. The 2 year warranty was one of the reasons I purchased this keyboard so I was happy there were no issues when I wrote to support and they were friendly and responsive. I will say the layout is a bit different. When I use his computer I sometimes hit the wrong keys as it is a different feel and spacing than what I am used to but he adapted quickly to it. I am just using a basic cheap keyboard that is not ergonomic so it makes sense that the ergonomic layout would feel different to me. Overall, I recommend it.

This is truly an excellent and comfortable keyboard. I was getting a lost of wrist pain and cramping from using standard flat keyboards so when I saw the split/angled design of this one, I figured I would try it out. The price was within budget, it was wireless and very responsive. I use it daily for gaming and work and I no longer have any wrist discomfort after the long work day and gaming sessions.

I've only been using this for a day, so I can't speak about battery life. It is rechargeable, and it has an on-off switch for saving the battery when I'm not using it, so I don't know what more I could ask for on that front. Likes: the main keyboard is definitely ergonomic and feels comfortable; the key action is not silent, which I actually like, and the scissor action switches underneath the keys feels good to me; the keyboard is about 1.5" narrower than my previous keyboard (Logitech Ergo K860) because the number pad is right next to the regular part of the keyboard, and the usual keys in between have been rearranged. Most of these changes will just require the user to get used to the new positions. However, the Home, End, Pgup and Pgdn keys are now Function keys, piggybacking on the arrow keys, and that may cause more trouble for people who use those a lot (I don't, so I don't mind it). Dislikes: experience has shown me that dust and crud get into the space between the wrist pad and the rest of the keyboard. On my old keyboard, I could remove the wrist pad using some tiny screws in the back, and take the pad out for thorough cleaning. With this keyboard I won't be able to do that, so time will tell how aggravating that will be. Maybe I'll have to take it down to my shop and blow out the crud with the air compressor (joking, probably not a good idea). Overall, not quite 5 stars, but close. If it lasts better than the Logitech, I may come back and put in that last star. Update: It has lasted about 20 months, and I'm going to have to replace it. I may buy another one, 20 months is pretty good for the amount of use I have gotten out of it, but I'm going to search to see if anything new and better is around. Symptoms seem to indicate that the rechargeable battery is not taking a charge any more. The keyboard works find when it is plugged in, but when I unplug it, after a few minutes it goes wacky.

I'm really like this keyboard. The battery life is amazing. I plug it in for a little bit once a week, but it has a BATTERY BUTTON I can press to see how it's doing. It is smaller due to the Home, Page Up, Page Down and End require the FN key to be pushed to use them. I don't mind that at all. The keys on ea side seem to be further away (making me keep my hand further away ... which is a good thing).

This was a one star review because the unit arrived with a batter that would not hold charge for more than a minute. I am not changing the stars, because if you are like me, you read the one star reviews cause so many companies pay for fake 4 and 5 star reviews. When I first posted this review I also initiated a return and just planned to move on to another brand. I was surprised when I got a personal email from the Arctek Service Team offering to send me a replacement free of charge. With nothing to lose I figured why not? The new unit arrived and I put a full charge on it and put it to work. I chose this keyboard because it is the closest in layout to the original Microsoft ergo split keyboard, no longer in production, that I have used for years and truly enjoy. I am pleased to report that the battery is working fine and the keyboard performs flawlessly. No skipped strokes or stuck keys, no glitches with the proprietary wireless interface to the laptop (when I am using it on the desk with a large screen). My hat is off to the Arctek service team and management. A company that cares enough about its reputation and customers to go to so much effort to take care of a customer with such a small dollar item sale is a company you can expect to rely on. From now on when I want electronic gear on Amazon, I am going to use the word Arctek in my search.

I purchased this keyboard a little over a year ago and have been very happy with the functionality and comfort of it. I use it everyday from my home office. This past week, it began having an issue. I did various troubleshooting steps to try and determine the problem. After my attempts, I contacted customer service. They had me perform additional steps to try and fix. It didn't work, but they informed me their products have a 24 month warranty period, and sent out a replacement. Excellent customer service!

It's quite good. The split has some keys that aren't where I'm used to, but I learned how to use it with some practice. The battery life lasts quite a while too. I've only charged it once and had it a few months, and it has an auto-shutoff after some time so it drains even less battery. I don't know how the longevity will be. The pad at the bottom is nice and helps with ergonomics, but I'm not sure how it'll last, especially because it doesn't seem to be detachable, so you can't clean or replace it. It's made of the fake leather material you see a lot in these kinds of products, so I assume eventually it'll peel and such, especially since your hands/arms will be wresting on it and transferring your skin's oils. I've already noticed some dust and dirt getting in the cracks between the keyboard and wrist rest. Other than that, I noticed one error that keeps popping up with it. When I type very quickly, sometimes the R key will double press. So when I try and write a word like "from" or "trying", it will type "frrom" or "trrying" which is quite annoying, because with my usual typing speed I will then have to go back and correct it. It seems to trigger depending on the previous key pressed (usually T or F) and also the typing speed.

Bought as a present for my mother and Works really well, helps with her hours at work and hand and joint aches. Very easy to use and set up, plug in and go, easy Bluetooth connection and also convenient to charge. I will advise getting a longer cable but since it’s USB-C, most phone cables will work and one fits all nowadays. Integrated wrist and hand rest is an added bonus too, due to its nature, it’s bigger than your average keyboard. The keys are smooth and great typing experience. Overall, money well spent!

Der Artikel ist wie beschrieben, gute Qualität, angenehm zu nutzen. Außerdem hatte ich auch Kontakt zum Hersteller - den Kundenservice und die Hilfsbereitschaft darf man lobend hervorheben... jederzeit wieder

Ergonomische Tastatur: Wir haben eine Taste nachbestellt. Die Anfrage wurde umgehend beantwortet und die Ersatztaste ist bereits unterwegs zu uns. Wir sind mit dem Kundenservice vollauf zufrieden und empfehlen das Produkt uneingeschränkt weiter.

What can I say, except this keyboard is a life saver! I started having serious arm, wrist and finger pains from using a standard style mechanical keyboard.. I checked out a few ergonomic keyboards and followed the recommendations from Amazon. The keys are soft and easy to use, making a potentially permanent RSI injury (couldn’t even click on a mouse without serious pain) into a much more manageable and far less painful work experience. Connects immediately with no issue, can hardly hear the keys being pressed also with no sticky issues either. By far my best keyboard in over 25 years of working in an office environment! Great keyboard, would recommend and buy again!!

I imagine many people will be asking the questions I asked before buying this keyboard. The first question is, is the Arteck as good as the Microsoft Ergonomic 4000? In a word, no. The second and third questions are, is it an adequate replacement for the 4000? Will it prevent my RSI? To which I would answer yes and probably. The reason it isn't as good as the 4000 (in my opinion) is in the first instance, the size. It is a good 30% or so smaller than the 4000 which has some benefits, like it is better to take travelling with you and will fit into a small to medium bag. However, the smaller size means that your hands aren't quite as relaxed and spread out on the keyboard. Although, it has to be said that I have rather large hands and so this might be a personal thing and anyone who found the 4000 too big in that respect, may disagree with me. The small size is an issue for me not just because of hand position but because there is less room for individual keys. So for example, the number pad on the 4000 is a separate entity and as far as I can remember does not have any important functions doubled up on the numbers. However this keyboard does not have so much room, so the 'Home' and 'End' buttons, are doubled up as the '7' and '1' keys respectively. This is less than ideal because instead of dedicated buttons that are easy to locate whilst touch-typing, the numberpad is not so instinctive to use, is not raised and is sloped away from the main keys. This means that I often have to glance down at the keyboard to use those keys (I use them a lot!) which in itself negates the advantage of touch-typing in the first place. Still on the subject of keys, their position and ease-of-use, the backspace key is also annoying. On the 4000 it is raised and positioned in such a way that you always hit the exact key you're aiming for. However, on the Arteck, the backspace key is flush with the surrounding keys and I find myself hitting the num lock key way too often for it to be a coincidence. The arrow keys (again, keys I use a lot) are not great either, they are flush with the 'ctrl' key and the 'zero' on the numberpad, therefore I am miss pressing a lot when I go to use them. As a side note the arrow keys double up as 'Home', 'End', 'Page up', and 'Page down', however these are functions so you need to hold down function whilst using them. I can't imagine any touch-typist using the keys in this way, it is cumbersome and time consuming. Now we come to the non-key part of the design. The Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 is comfortable and prevents RSI for two main reasons, one the soft pad to rest your palms on as you type. The second (more important) reason is the fact you can angle the 4000 up at the palms, so that the keyboard has a pronounced downward slope, this has the effect of putting the wrists into a more neutral and natural position. I can testify to the effectiveness of the 4000 in getting rid of RSI because it worked for me instantly, my intense wrist pain was alleviated the moment I used the 4000. The Arteck does the same thing but as in the key design, it doesn't do it as well. The 4000 has a separate piece which you attach to the underside of the keyboard, giving it around a 50mm rise height from the desk. This is cumbersome because you have two pieces instead of one; however, it is extremely effective at stopping any kind of repetitive strain. The Arteck achieves the lift by putting two small feet at the back, underside of the keyboard which raises it around 20 mm, so you can hardly notice it and my hands are nowhere near as comfy as when I use the 4000. There are feet at the front as well and this is lucky because one of my back feet snapped off and I simply replaced it with one of the front ones, seeing as I won't ever use those. So in conclusion, what the Arteck has over the 4000 is it is bluetooth. This matters to me because I have destroyed about five different Microsoft keyboards by spilling stuff onto them, which would have been avoided in all the cases if I had simply moved my keyboard while eating my dinner, but because it was cable, I (stupidly) couldn't be bothered. Unfortunately the 4000 has rocketed in price and so hence me buying an Arteck. I suppose some people would see the smaller size as another thing the Arteck has over the Microsoft keyboard, but as mentioned above, I think it is to the Arteck's detriment as there isn't enough room on the keyboard. The 4000 has nicer feeling, better placed keys, it has more dedicated one-function-only keys that are easy to locate without looking at them. Even the small nobbles on the 'F' and 'J' keys are better on the 4000 than the Arteck. The 4000 is infinitely more comfortable (Just typing this review has got my wrist twinging a bit) than the Arteck but unfortunately it is about three and a half times the price. So if you're wondering if the Arteck is a like-for-like swap with the 4000, wonder no more, because it's not. It is adequate though and so I will carry on using it until I can afford to get a 4000 with bluetooth. The Arteck will always be my travel keyboard because lugging around the 4000 on holiday wasn't fun, but when it comes to typing at my desk, size matters and bigger is better! Hope that helps!