Keyboards owned by me in the past have all been pretty standard in the way of what they offered. I never really saw a need for all the media keys, or extras that the MX3000 provides. That is till I tried it out. Now I am addicted, and even somewhat spoiled. I find myself pressing the various buttons just because things are easier to get to, and use. Having the ease of playing music, closing / opening a program or application with the touch of one key is one of those things that once you have it, you can't go back. At least I can't.