I've read reviews on other keyboards sliding on wood floor, is that the case with this one too??
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Yes. I have a small play space and we have one in here. We had a larger gentleman slip and break his ankle. It is very slippery. It is slippery on top and on the bottom... but it is a pretty awesome product. Made for smaller children and on a padded floor.
853067
I never had any problems. I LOVE this keyboard. I lost it during a move. Thank you for reminding me. I will buy another now.
1150677
The wheels do not lock. I have it on a wood floor and have not had issues with sliding.
830302
Yeah it's not the snuggiest I've ever seen. It's more comfortable on the keys in the upper part of the keyboard. The small keys, the arrow keys are not snug at all
290041
Yes, when the doors are open parallel to the sides, the keyboard will slide in and out. The track for the shelf that the keyboard sits on is on the interior sides of the unit, so as long as the doors can open straight out or slightly greater than 90 degrees from their starting point, the keyboard tray will slide all the way out.
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I use a wireless MAC keyboard and have a relatively light touch. Thus, there is very limited, if any, wobble. But I can see that wobble might be a problem if you have a heavier touch or use a heavier keyboard.
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It seems to smooth on the non sticky side for that. I think the laptop would slide on it nearly as easily as on your laptop table. I agree with the other poster about getting adhesive backed rubber pads. Those work great for slippage.
495558
It has rubber feet in each corner. I use it on carpet, but can't imagine it sliding. It's also reasonably heavy (from a cat perspective, not a people perspective)
628542
I have had my stand for about 4 months and use it on most wood and metal surfaces, and it has no issues. There are rubber pads on each arm to keep it from easily sliding around. But if when you need to slide it, take your hands of the keyboard and you can easily move as needed.
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Frances,I'm glad you reported this. I watched the demo video on Ergotron's website and noticed the platform on which the keyboard rests does not provide the same level of solid surface area a regular desktop does. I would consider myself someone who types with normal pressure but any movement of the keyboard would take some adjustment.
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there is a black, plastic (?) ring around the bottom that seems to prevent unintentional sliding. i'm not sure about it being protective, but i've had them for six months and they haven't scratched the wood floors
1341091
No it is actually wonderful to type on! It's very soft and fits perfect over the keys. :) I love mine!! I have it in 5 colors
1168831
I guess it depends on how heavy of a typist you are, but mine doesn't move at all. This was really important to me too. Too distracting if it's bouncing up and down.
735596
Yes it will slide on hardwood floors, we placed something beside it on the outside to stop it. I didn't remember getting anything to prevent it sliding, but it might have!
650960
I have had no problem with keyboard movement. The large pad allows me to have greater range without lifting the mouse. I like it a lot. If you are a neat freak you will find that the large black surface shows dust and other things that drop on it. All you have to do is pick it up and shake it off.
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I could be wrong, but I don't think waterproof is the right term. I looks to be very spill/water resistant. It has built through channels so spilled liquid will not sit in the keyboard tray, but rather run through to the desk. I just took my apart in the name of science and found the internal contact pads to be very much the same as any other keyboard and not sealed from the elements. One exception being that the contact rubber cups appear to be a little large, possibly to divert liquid away from the crucial contact points?internal picture: http://i59.tinypic.com/5wvxp2.jpg
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I have hardwood floors and it slides a little but is pretty heavy. You get used to stepping on it.