Choosing among computers peripherals gets tricky when the items solve very different problems. One shopper may need a typing upgrade, another may need a replacement power cord, while someone else is trying to share a USB device across several computers or support an Apple II-era setup. The best pick here is less about one universal winner and more about matching the product's role to the job on your desk.
Quick take
- Best for typing comfort: Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard used condition 4000 v1.0 tested works, because it is explicitly an ergonomic keyboard and is described for extended-use comfort.
- Best for a simple power-cable need: Radioshack 6ft AC Power Cord 125VAC Computers Peripherals Calculators 2781262A, because it is a new 6ft cord with standard 3-prong connectors on both ends.
- Best for sharing one USB peripheral: 4 Computers To 1 USB Device Sharing Selector Switch, because it is designed for multiple computers sharing a single USB device.
- Best for vintage Apple II interest: Apple Service Peripherals #077-0217-A / Apple II, IIe, IIc, & IIgs Computers, because it is tied directly to Apple II, IIe, IIc, and IIgs computers and is marked vintage.
Listed price comparison
The listed prices run from $12.99 to $24.99, with the lowest listed item 48% below the highest. That spread is meaningful because the products are not substitutes for the same exact task: the keyboard, cord, USB selector, and Apple service peripheral each serve a different kind of setup.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard used condition 4000 v1.0 tested works | USD 24.99 | |
| Radioshack 6ft AC Power Cord 125VAC Computers Peripherals Calculators 2781262A | USD 17.50 | |
| 4 Computers To 1 USB Device Sharing Selector Switch | USD 15.00 | |
| Apple Service Peripherals #077-0217-A / Apple II, IIe, IIc, & IIgs Computers | USD 12.99 |
Decision matrix
| If your main need is... | Start with... | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| A keyboard for long typing sessions | Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard used condition 4000 v1.0 tested works | It is an ergonomic Microsoft keyboard, and the description focuses on comfort during extended use. |
| A straightforward AC cord for compatible equipment | Radioshack 6ft AC Power Cord 125VAC Computers Peripherals Calculators 2781262A | It is a new RadioShack power cord with a 6ft length and standard 3-prong connectors. |
| Letting several computers use one USB device | 4 Computers To 1 USB Device Sharing Selector Switch | It is described as a 4-port USB 2.0 sharing switch for one USB device or devices through a USB hub. |
| Apple II-related service peripheral use | Apple Service Peripherals #077-0217-A / Apple II, IIe, IIc, & IIgs Computers | It names Apple II, IIe, IIc, and IIgs computers directly and is identified as vintage. |
How to choose among these computers peripherals
Start with the task, not the price. If your desk problem is typing comfort, the Microsoft keyboard is the only keyboard in the group. If the issue is power, the RadioShack cord is the only AC cord. If the pain point is cable swapping between computers, the USB sharing selector is the most purpose-built option. If your interest is an Apple II setup, the Apple service peripheral is the only vintage-focused item in the set.
Condition also matters. The RadioShack cord and USB sharing selector are listed as new, while the Microsoft keyboard is used. The Apple service peripheral does not line up with the same modern-peripheral decision as the cord or switch, because its title and attributes point to Apple II-family computers. That makes it more specialized than a general desk accessory.
Connector language is another divider. The RadioShack item names standard 3-prong power cord connectors on both ends. The USB selector names USB 2.0 and USB Standard Type A Female. The keyboard is defined by its ergonomic type rather than by connector details here, and the Apple item is defined by its Apple II model association and vintage status.
Concise product notes
Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard used condition 4000 v1.0 tested works
This is the most direct pick for someone whose main computers peripherals need is a keyboard. The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 V1.0 is described around ergonomic comfort for extended use, and its split-style role is reflected in the "Ergonomic" type. The title also includes "tested works," which makes it a stronger fit if you specifically want a working used keyboard rather than a collectible or cable accessory. The tradeoff is right in the condition: it is used, so it is not the same kind of purchase as the new cord or new USB switch. It is also the highest-listed item in this group.
Radioshack 6ft AC Power Cord 125VAC Computers Peripherals Calculators 2781262A
The RadioShack cord is the practical choice when the problem is simply powering a compatible computer peripheral or calculator with a standard 3-prong cord. Its 6ft length gives it a defined use case for a desk, shelf, or nearby outlet arrangement, and both connector ends are described as standard 3-prong power cord connectors. It is also listed as new, which separates it from the used keyboard. The limitation is that it is only a power cord; it will not help with typing comfort, USB sharing, or Apple II service needs. It is best treated as a targeted replacement-style accessory, not a multi-purpose computing upgrade.
4 Computers To 1 USB Device Sharing Selector Switch
This switch is the best match when several computers need access to one USB device, such as a printer, scanner, storage device, webcam, keyboard, mouse, or card reader. The description centers on 4 computers sharing 1 USB device, with USB 2.0 and backward compatibility with USB 1.1 devices. Push-button selection and USB bus power are also part of its appeal for a simple switching setup. Its limitation is scope: it is a USB sharing selector, not a full computer, not a power solution, and not a keyboard. The title says "4 Computers To 1 USB Device," so it fits a sharing problem more than a general peripheral-shopping problem.
Apple Service Peripherals #077-0217-A / Apple II, IIe, IIc, & IIgs Computers
This Apple service peripheral is the specialized choice for shoppers focused on Apple II, IIe, IIc, and IIgs computers. The product is tied to the Apple II model family, has United States as country of origin, and is marked vintage, which makes it stand apart from the more everyday keyboard, cord, and USB switch. The description also names a public domain version and says it was tested to be in perfect working condition. The limitation is that its usefulness is narrow: if you are shopping for a modern desk accessory, a standard power cord, or a USB sharing setup, this Apple II-focused item is not the broadest fit.
Final recommendation
For most shoppers, the right choice is determined by the exact computer-peripheral problem:
- Choose Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard used condition 4000 v1.0 tested works at USD 24.99 if you want the ergonomic keyboard in this comparison and are comfortable with a used condition item.
- Choose Radioshack 6ft AC Power Cord 125VAC Computers Peripherals Calculators 2781262A at USD 17.50 if your need is a new 6ft standard 3-prong AC power cord.
- Choose 4 Computers To 1 USB Device Sharing Selector Switch at USD 15.00 if the goal is to share one USB device among several computers.
- Choose Apple Service Peripherals #077-0217-A / Apple II, IIe, IIc, & IIgs Computers at USD 12.99 if your setup centers on Apple II-family computers and a vintage service peripheral is the relevant match.
If you are comparing strictly by price, the Apple service peripheral is the lowest listed, while the Microsoft keyboard is the highest listed. But because the price range spans different product types, the better shopping move is to pick by function first, then use the listed price to decide which matching item makes sense.