No-one could accuse Microsoft's hardware department of failing to support Windows 8 . As well as the much-vaunted Microsoft Surface Windows 8 tablet , Microsoft has launched a plethora of peripherals dedicated to the new OS.

I've been using Microsoft 's new Sculpt Comfort keyboard for a few days now, and so far it hasn't revolutionized my typing. But that's just what it promises - to change one of the fundamental parts of modern keyboards: the backspace key.

The Sculpt Comfort keyboard ($59.95) has a unique feature: It splits the space bar in two and creates another Backspace key on the left side of it (in blue). Since 90% of typists hit the space bar with their right thumb, according to Microsoft, the new positioning could make typing more efficient —...

No-one could accuse Microsoft's hardware department of failing to support Windows 8 . As well as the much-vaunted Microsoft Surface Windows 8 tablet , Microsoft has launched a plethora of peripherals dedicated to the new OS.

Along with Windows 8 , Windows RT , and Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft has released a handful of new keyboards, trying to cover the wide range of people who need a physical keyboard regardless of it they're working on desktop or on a tablet.

Between creating new operating systems and tablets, Microsoft also makes keyboards and mice. A very popular product in this category is the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. Microsoft is again aiming at users looking for an ergonomic solution, with the new Sculpt Comfort Keyboard.

Windows 8 has changed the way we navigate the desktop, so it's not surprising that Microsoft has a pair of new wireless mice designed specifically for

The Sculpt Comfort's touch swiping complements Windows 8, but it isn't quite as useful in Windows 7. Right-handed Windows 8 users with a Bluetooth-enabled laptop should consider it; others, look elsewhere.

Contoured well for right-handed users; Tilting scroll wheel left and right quickly pans across Windows 8 Start tiles

Touch-tab swiping worked only intermittently on Windows 7; Can't set pointer speed or snap-to in the mouse setup screen

Whether you're already noticing early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome or just want to get started on prevention, the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a cost-effective, well-thought-out solution that puts a healthy posture at your fingertips.

The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop is a simple split-key keyboard with integrated shortcut keys and a spherical mouse; designed to take undue weight off your wrists.

Split keyboards are an acquired taste; setup takes up a lot of desktop space; and some users will lament the glossy shell on the mouse that attracts sticky fingers and fingerprints.

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