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.

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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
Additional Features	Multimedia Keyboard, Wrist Rest
Antenna Location	Office
Best Sellers Rank	#7,057 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #165 in Computer Keyboards
Brand	Perixx
Built-In Media	Keyboard
Button Quantity	104
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	PC
Compatible Operating System Family	Windows
Compatible Tablet Computer Models	AAUB P30
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (8,052)
Enclosure Material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Global Trade Identification Number	04049571001715
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Is Electric	Yes
Item Dimensions L x W x H	48.5L x 23.6W x 4.4H centimeters
Item Type Name	Perixx PERIBOARD-512 Ergonomic Split Keyboard - Natural Ergonomic Design - Black - Bulky Size 19.09"x9.29"x1.73"
Item Weight	2.28 Pounds
Keyboard Backlighting Color Support	Single Color
Keyboard Description	QWERTY
Keyboard Layout	AZERTY
Keyboard Plate Material	ABS
Language	English
Manufacturer	Perixx Computer GmbH
Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model	Tactile
Mfr Part Number	PERIBOARD-512B
Model Name	PERIBOARD-512B US
Model Number	11525
Number of Items	1
Number of Keys	111
Number of Packs	1
Number of Sections	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Style Name	Ergonomic black
Switch Type	Tactile
Theme	ergonomic
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Perixx Periboard-512 Ergonomic Split Keyboard - Natural Ergonomic Design - Black - Bulky Size 19.09"x9.29"x1.73", US English Layout

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