Need an ergonomic multimedia-keyboard, any recommendations?
 

These are the only 2 I have found in my local shop. Does anyone know if they are Linux friendly? Haven't had any luck finding info. Thanks

Genius ErgoMedia 700
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

I think both would work fine with Linux. Getting the extra keys could be a bit tricky though. If I had to choose between one of those, I'd take the Microsoft one for two reasons:

1 - I have had nothing but good experiences with every Microsoft piece of hardware I had the past years (I have an ergonomic from MS myself, though not that one).

2 - Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has the layout in a more standard way. When picking a new keyboard, I always want the "insert, home, pageup/down, delete and end keys (plus normal sized arrow-keys)" to be where they should be. Genius ErgoMedia 700 has a slightly different layout. Check these images:

Genius ErgoMedia 700

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Indeed, it is always a matter of preference. Maybe you can get used to the more "odd" layout from Genius than I could...

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Thanks for your input.