Perixx Periduo-406, Wired Mini Ergonomic Split Keyboard and Vertical Mouse Combo with Adjustable Palm Rest and Membrane Low Profile Keys, UK Layout

The keyboard has a very low sensitive smooth action - it is a complete contrast from the last keyboard I had, which was a long travel mechanical keyboard, so this one takes a bit of getting used to. Once you're used to it you can type very rapidly. Only criticism is that because the keys are so low and the gap between them is small, it's difficult to feel which key is which, without looking down (eg Enter button, which number key is at the end of the row etc). I like that both the keyboard and mouse are wired. wireless is fun and all, but when wireless devices miss clicks or take time to wake up, it's very frustrating. The mouse is brilliant. Didn't realise it was going to be such an ergonomic shape. Only criticisms are: it's quite light so when I right click I end up scooting it across the desk. Also the forward and back thumb buttons are slightly heavier in operation than my last mouse and also not under my thumb. Maybe my hands are too big. Otherwise the mouse click is delightful, unlike any other I have ever used. It's got a beautifully light, sensitive, yet soft and silky feel. The red light underneath the mouse is incredibly bright if you pick it up!

I liked it. I have been using the c. £100 Microsoft Sculpt for some time now. (Beware... it can be hard to go back to a "straight" keyboard once you become used to the MUCH BETTER ergonomic designs.) I also like the narrow design. Not narrow because of tight spacing of keys. Narrow by eschewing the numeric keypad that normal on the right hand side. If you really need a numeric keypad, they are readily available as a separate item. The faces of the keys are flat and semi-glossy. Who cares? I need to look at my fingers as I type sometimes, and it isn't always easy to read the legends because of reflected light. It is described as having a "membrane" keyboard, which nearly stopped me buying it... but membrane keyboards have come a long way. I had to look up the description to reassure myself that I'd remembered that correctly. I bought this because my PC is having issues with WiFi keyboards. I've always said that WiFi is just one more thing to go wrong. Nice when there's a reason to use it. But for me, a wire on the keyboard is no big deal. (Two different wireless keyboards had problems with the PC concerned.) Not as elegant or "high quality" as the Microsoft Sculpt... but about half the price! And works FINE. AND it doesn't have that stupid foam and "fabric" wrist rest that almost immediately becomes grubby (and yes, I DO wash my hands, and no kids use it!), and quite soon after starts becoming tatty around the edges as the "fabric cover" separates from the body of the keyboard.

Looked good in the photo but when it arrived it looked and felt cheep. The keyboard is lite and the keys feel flat and wobbly. Worst part is the enter key which sticks most of the time when you press it. The delete key needs a firm press to register else doesn’t do anything. Basically I’ve sent it back for a refund. Will look at getting something else. In summary I wouldn’t recommend this keyboard.

This is a really nasty attempt to create a budget ergonomic keyboard, and it may be reasonably cheap but it really isn't worth the money. This keyboard is clunky, doesn't feel ergonomic, keys are all squashed up, and the Delete key has for some reason been added to the Function options, so you can't leave Fn on otherwise you can't use Delete. It really is a disappointment. You spend so much time using the keyboard, that you can't skimp, and this keyboard is such a huge compromise, that it isn't worth it. Disappointed.

I've used a Goldtouch split keyboard at work for many years to avoid pain in my hands. I thought I'd try one of these at home as a cheaper alternative. It isn't really the same thing though. The keys start off straight at the edges and gradually curve inwards, so your hands aren't in the same natural position as with a split keyboard. Also, to accommodate the gradual curve, the keys are various different sizes, which makes it quite difficult to touch type - lots of mis-keying. On the plus side, it's cheap and the mouse is a perfectly acceptable vertical hold mouse.