Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard review: Smart design, steep learning curve

Microsoft lets you know right up front its aim for the Sulpt Ergonomic Keyboard wireless keyboard-and-mouse combo. It re-imagines the shape of our most-used computer peripherals to prevent or reduce the effects of repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.Behind the scenes, Microsoft dubbed the keyboard “Manta Ray” for obvious reasons. Its partially split design bends the keys up and toward the cutaway, evoking the image of the sea animal and its winged fins. It measures just over 15 inches across and includes a full set of alphanumeric and function keys. Microsoft lopped off the number pad to save space, as a lot of keyboard replacements do. Rather than dispense with it altogether, though, it includes it as a separate module that can be pulled out of a drawer only when needed.To read this article in full, please click here