⌨️ Elevate your typing game with ergonomic precision and wireless freedom!
The ProtoArc EK04 is a 2.4GHz wireless ergonomic keyboard featuring a split curved design and scooped scissors-switch keys for natural wrist positioning and fast response. It includes a separate numeric keypad for flexible workspace setup, a durable leather-surfaced hard palm rest, and two adjustable tilt legs for optimal typing posture. Powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, it offers up to 250 hours standby time with USB-C charging. Compatible with Windows systems, it requires no drivers for plug-and-play use.
C**S
Absolutely perfect! (For my very exact needs) Great size, and packs well for travel.
Ergonomic, TKL (ten-keyless) but... still comes with the ten-key!? Yes please! I needed a shorter keyboard that would fit in my laptop backpack, but you can't go back once you go ergonomic. However, I use the ten-key often for my work, so... what do you do? You buy THIS keyboard. Battery life is amazing, and connectivity is easy. The wrist rests feel comfortable. Even for an ergonomic, that is slightly raised in the middle I feel they did a great job of both form AND function and kept it as flat as possible but not sacrificing
M**Y
Great Value, Great Ergonomics
There are a lot of things to love about this keyboard and I'm extremely happy with my purchase after 2 weeks of using it non-stop. I purchased this keyboard as a replacement for an older Microsoft split keyboard.Pros: Setup was fast and easy and I was connected and using it in less than 1 minute. I'm using the USB dongle and my Thinkpad recognized the new hardware instantly. The height of the keyboard and the angle of the split feel just right. As a touch-typer I appreciate that almost every key I need (see comments below re: Home and End) is within easy reach and there is zero learning curve. The keys themselves have a scooped, low profile and are easy to press, with just the right amount of feedback. The leather wrist pad feels so much better against my skin than the weird fabric material found on many wrist rests. I don't notice it even after 8 hours of typing. The tiny indicator lights for function lock and caps lock are well placed and easy to see at a quick glance. Recharging is quick and easy with the usb c connection.Cons: There are only two things I would change that would make this the perfect keyboard. First, although the keys on this keyboard are low profile and have great action and feedback, they are comparatively loud. There is a lot of noise when I'm typing quickly and I miss being able to type quietly on conference calls. I find that I have to mute myself on meetings now whenever I'm taking notes because the sound of my typing is picked up by my microphone now. It's a bummer but not a deal breaker. Second, I'd like to see one more column of keys to the left of the main keyboard containing the Home, End, Insert and Scroll Lock buttons. Currently, those buttons can be found on the separate number keypad. But I use the Home and End keys all the time in everyday typing and I'm finding that I have to keep the number pad immediately next to the main keypad all the times so I can use them. It really defeats the purpose of having a separate number pad if I can't set it aside to save space until I need it.All in all this is a great keyboard and I'm pleased with the comfort and ease of use. It's a good value for the money and I would buy again.
D**N
Great for travellers
Been using this for a few months now and it works great. Battery life is excellent. I didn't use the separate number keypad because I didn't need it. The ergonomic shape isn't as pronounced as a full sized keyboard but it's enough to alleviate the wrist pain I get when using the laptop's keyboard. Easily packs into my laptop bag.
N**
Easy to use
I bought this to use for work and I absolutely love it! The noise level is very low and that’s the best part. I like that there is a separate number pad. It feels so comfortable on wrist. It is well worth the money, rechargeable, and there’s an off switch so you can save on battery power! It also auto shuts off when you don’t use it for a while as a means to save on battery power. When it shuts off there’s no lang between reconnecting when you hit a button! The set up was very easy and it looks good!
A**R
Functional, slightly annoying, but could be much better.
It does the job it's meant to do. The keys are not too loud, but also not silent and have a good tactile response (at least for me).Bonus for both pieces being rechargeable and having off switches, though why the numpad has the weird slider switch is beyond me.Big big minus for making it so you must hold fn+esc every time you turn on the keyboard because it forces the Fnumkey row into alternate key functions. This digital toggle is stupid and was likely added by some narcissist who felt that because THEY liked the fnumkey row to always be alt functions, everyone should.Do better, ProtoArc. If you can't add a memory function to remember the previous state of the fnumkey row, then add a physical toggle.Another minus is the home, end, page up/down keys are on the numpad. Not a big deal if you are always using the numpad, but if you are limited for space and keep it off to the side until the numpad is absolutely necessary, it's annoying for a touch-typist to reach over to hit the home or end key only to hit something else, instead.Still, it's a very good price and we're not exactly spoiled for choice in the wireless ergo keyboard realm unless we want to buy the CCP special that may or may not turn your computer into part of a botnet at some point.
H**S
Great Ergonomic Keyboard!
This is a great keyboard. Everyone should switch to an ergonomic keyboard. Definitely more comfortable and better firbyoubthan the standard keyboards.
S**E
Large Ergonomic Desk Set Up - with Seperate Number Pad
I purchased this keyboard along with another to help with my CPS. Overall the keyboard was very well made and sturdy. The keys were easily to get accustomedto.The separate number pad is great if you are a lefty and like to compute with your left hand. It has the 3 connectivity modes and once you got used to the set up was easy to operate.The palm rest was too low/not cushioned enough for my needs. Also both units had/have to be charged which is a huge downside as I pretty much key PO at least 8 hours a day. Due to the fact I'm right handed the separate number pad didn't really help me - it just took up more space on my desk and cause additional wrist strain when I had to move farther .I would recommend this unit if you are looking for a more ergonomic desk option but do not already have carpal tunnel. (LISTEN UP - protect your wrist now because having this blows!!). I would also recommend if you do not do a lot of number work or if you are left handed. Great product - great company just not for me and my needs.
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