In Pictures: Microsoft hardware successes and failures

Microsoft’s new Surface tablet isn’t the first time that Redmond has moved into the hardware arena. The result: Some wins, but even more fails.

Win: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (2005)

Microsoft scored a major success with this ultracomfortable keyboard, introduced in 2005.

The 4000's gable design corrects faulty hand positioning with center keys that are oversize to compensate for how frequently they get used. The keys on each side sit in a concave configuration to help the typist reduce repetitive motions.

The keyboard also includes dedicated keys for launching applications, a convenient zoom button, and an array of customizable buttons.

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