Microsoft is offering its users three new peripheral devices. Microsoft will launch a new ergonomic keyboard, Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, with a Gull Wing design (the central section is positioned under a 14 degree angle, which brings the keys closer to the user's fingers, reducing in this way the uncomfortable movements.

The keyboard is fitted with a detachable palm rest, which is inclined at 7 degrees, and higher with 7 mm, ensuring in this way an optimal wrist position. The back and forward buttons are placed on the central-lower part of the keyboard; Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is fitted with a Zoom Slider for images and documents.

Microsoft has also incorporated five My Favorites Keys type buttons, which can be assigned via the software to start frequently used applications. Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is black, the special keys are silver and the device can be connected to the PC via PS2 or USB. The keyboard is made of titanium and carbon fiber.

The other keyboard, Comfort Curve keyboard 2000, has an angle of only 6 degrees for the central group of keys and has an appearance similar to the notebook ones. It is fitted with special Internet, e-mail and multimedia keys.

The third device is Comfort Optical Mouse 3000, with a resolution of 1.000 dpi and an auxiliary button that activates a magnifying glass function.

Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 will have a price tag of around 19.99 Euros, while Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000's will be almost double, 49.99 Euros. Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 will cost 24.99 Euros, and all these devices are scheduled for September.















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