Question 1

How does this compare to the microsoft ergonomic 4000 keyboard? i’ve been using the ms4000 for years on my imacs, but ms has not updated the driver.

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I actually use the MS 4000 at home; I bought the Perixx for a friend.  However, I’ve used it when visiting, and I find the main keyboards virtually identical: the touch is just a little different, but I had no problem with it.  The one real difference is in the arrangement of the arrow keys and the block of six keys including Insert, Home, etc.: the former are arranged in a diamond, and the latter in a 3x2 block instead of a 2×3 block.  That did take a little getting used to, but I was adapting pretty well even after a short visit.

Question 2

Is this a mechanical keyboard? What kind of switch does it uses?

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This keyboard uses a rubber dome switch. See my review for full details, but, it has a GREAT snappy tactile feel to it with virtually no clackiness at all. The best way I can describe it is to compare it to a light touch, quiet buckling spring keyboard (think IBM Model M or the newer Unicomp versions). The Cherry MX switches, blue or brown do NOT provide the same sort of feel this board does and I'd take this over mx blue/brown or buckling spring any day of the week. I've had those boards and choose this one due to the key feel and of course the superior split layout. The comfort cannot be beat.

Question 3

Any know if this keyboard works with a mac, such as a macbook pro?  my old microsoft 4000 ergonomic no longer keeps up its software & soon won't work.

Accepted Answer

Yes, I use it in a Macbook Pro with High Sierra at work.

Question 4

Is this a soft touch keyboard, meaning nonstiff keys, they push well with gentle strokes?

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I find that if I don't press hard, I lose keystrokes.  I've had the keyboard for a couple of weeks.  Before that I had a Logitech cordless comfort duo and this was the closest thing I could find to that but this is a little bit less sensitive than that one was and frankly I find it frustrating.   Both had "real" keys not chicklet keys like a laptop.

I'm hoping and expecting to get used to it but for now I'm considering my options because I drop a lot of letters that I didn't with the logitech.  Unfortunately they don't make the logitech one anymore and logitech has gone all in on the wave keyboard, which while nice, is less ergo than the cordless comfort.

ASIN	B075GZVD4T
Antenna Location	Everyday Use
Best Sellers Rank	#69,148 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #191 in Keyboards
Box Contents	USB Cable
Brand	Perixx
Brand Name	Perixx
Button Quantity	104
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Laptop, PC
Connectivity Technology	USB
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 9,041 Reviews
Enclosure Material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Global Trade Identification Number	04049571001715
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Importer Contact Information	VALUECART PRIVATE LIMITED 2nd Floor, 1/1 Vinayaka Towers 1st Cross, Gandhinagar Bangalore Karnataka 560009
Is Electric	Yes
Item Dimensions L x W x H	48.5L x 23.6W x 5H Centimeters
Item Type Name	keyboard
Item Weight Unit of Measure	1.03 kg
Keyboard Description	ergonomic
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Language	English
Manufacturer	Perixx Computer GmbH
Manufacturer Part Number	PERIBOARD-512B
Model Name	PERIBOARD-512B
Model Number	11525
Number of Keys	111
Number of Sections	1
Packer Contact Information	Perixx Computer GmbH Heerdter Landstraße 189e 40549 Düsseldorf, Germany \| Tel.: +49-211-56948800-17 \| Fax: +49211-569488-22
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Features	Ergonomic
Recommended Uses For Product	Everyday Use
Special Feature	Ergonomic
Style Name	Ergonomic
Switch Type	Tactile
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Perixx PERIBOARD-512B Ergonomic Split Keyboard – Full-Size Wired USB Keyboard with Palm Rest and 7 Multimedia Hotkeys – 3D Curve Design for RSI Relief – Black, US English

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