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I just saw a thread about Microsoft discontinuing the Sculpt keyboard. Here's the thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/all/surface-sculpt-ergonomic/f7913699-9c0a-4c6f-8296-7ff746fa4e0b?rtAction=1692762183207
The Microsoft moderator (Marrion) said that there is a "Surface" keyboard (the Surface Ergonomic keyboard) that is similar to the Sculpt. But, that doesn't solve the problem because the Surface keyboard is different from teh Sculpt in one VERY IMPORTANT respect --
The Surface keyboard has the number pad built into the keyboard, which makes the keyboard very wide and forces the user to place their mouse very far to the right of the keyboard. That mouse placement then creates shoulder pain and other bad posture effects. I had the previous Microsoft "natural" keyboard for a long time (that keyboard was very wide with the built in number pad just like the Surface keyboard) - it was very good for wrist position, but caused me a lot of problems because my mouse had to be so far away from the keyboard where I had to keep my arm stretched out to reach it - thus the shoulder and back and other issues it caused.
But then I got the Sculpt keyboard which does not have a number pad built in (the number pad is a separate piece and you don't need to use it). The Sculp is more of a standard sized keyboard and you can put the mouse much closer. Bingo - my shoulder and back strain went away,
So, I hope that Microsoft will keep the Sculpt keyboard with the smaller footprint (no built-in number pad). I don't care what brand name you put on it, and I'd be ok with some price increase if necessary, but PLEASE do not discontinue the Sculpt design. (My current Sculpt board is working fine, but if I ever need to replace it -- no keyboard lasts forever -- I want another one just like it!)
Also, I would like to know if Microsoft will continue to support the Sculpt Keyboard with driver or software updates as needed (is something like that needed for a keyboard?)
Thanks,
Beth
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Incase is going to be manufacturing the sculpt keyboard! They are doing designed by Microsoft products.
You can view them at Productivity Accessories – Incase.com & Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard - Incase.com
Support is available at Customer Support – Incase.com
I spilled coffee in mine and now every key types three letters. I want to get a replacement, but all the sellers seem shady. It is the perfect size and slant and I love that there is no number pad. With no similar competitor, why quit making a product people love?
I LOVE this keyboard and have been using it for years. Can't believe it's gone and third parties are selling it for $400!! I'm hoping the above you posted is a quality substitute. I love that the number pad is separate. Considering all the comments, this keyboard is obviously very desired product!
BRING BACK THE MICROSOFT SCULPT KEYBOARD!!
The Surface Ergo Keyboard is way too wide with the num pad and is only grey - from a full-time developer and gamer who uses a computer for 12 hours a day.
This is the best keyboard ever. It is compact, light and fast. The prices for the runout models are now up to $800 on Amazon. Please start making this again. If I had known you were going to discontinue it I would have stocked up. That is the problem with a large company like Microsoft. Specialist products like this get cut by the accountants because they aren't making billions of dollars of profit on the line.
