Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard discontinuation (and Surface Ergonomic Keyboard)

Anonymous
2023-08-23T04:17:58+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-07T21:14:53+00:00

    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?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-08T22:12:05+00:00

    I just took a look and it doesn't seem to be available yet, but they say 'coming in Q2, 2024' so let's hope they're going to be available soon. Thanks for the post with the heads up on this!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-16T12:01:49+00:00

    Absolutely AGREE.

    Please bring back the old Sculpt Keyboard!!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-16T11:59:58+00:00

    Hi Microsoft Team, please do NOT discontinue this fabulous keyboard ~ Sculpt Keyboard.

    This is the best keyboard i have used in my working life and due to my RSI, i can only use this keyboard so that i can continue to type. It is so saddening that a great product like this is being shelved. Unfortunately, the keyboard does not last forever and i have not stocked up any. I currently have two units; one for home and ther other for the office.

    I am so devastated to hear that the keyboard is no longer in production. Feeling LOST.

    CAN you or your project team please continue to produce and sell this product??

    It is such a shame to face out this model. I am a big fan of this Sculpt Keyboard ; which does not have the number pad as part of the keyboard.

    Please revisit this decision.

    Thank you.

    Regards

    MMLeong

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