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 | Title : Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro
Author : Microsoft
Release Date : 20021101
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $99.99
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Editorial Reviews :
Add wireless freedom, stylish looks, and one-touch features to your desktop with the Wireless Optical Desktop Pro keyboard and mouse combination. This desktop package features customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. The Wireless MultiMedia keyboard's split, gently sloped shape encourages a natural hand, wrist, and forearm position for maximum comfort. Also, your digital media activities are within easy reach--start, play, and navigate music and video clips with the touch of a button. Customizable hot keys let you quickly start Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator programs. And get one-touch access to files stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music folders in Windows. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard--press a button to open, close, and save documents, send and forward e-mails, put the computer to sleep, log off, and more. Press the F LOCK key to toggle between standard and enhanced function key commands.
The mouse's wider, clear scroll wheel allows you to comfortably move through documents and Web pages quickly without clicking the scroll bar. Accelerated scrolling reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel, saving you time and effort. And the optical sensor replaces your mouse ball, for accuracy and precision--no mouse pad needed. It's ambidextrous, too--whether you control it with your right or left hand, the wireless optical mouse is shaped for comfort.
Both the keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. The pair comes with a three-year warranty.
Buyer Reviews :
Over the past 14 years I have worked with a number of different keyboards and mice, I have found that the wireless models are usually better and more flexible. I also am a big fan of optical mice because they break down far less than standard mice.
Microsoft's release has you working with both a wireless mouse and keyboard and the results are good but a few improvements are needed. I found that I had to install the software first and then the hardware, I think this needs work to have the install of both hardware and software at the same time. Also you need to remove the old drivers as well before installing the hardware.
While the installation was flawless in Windows 98, 2000 and XP, Windows ME did not recognize the mouse or keyboard at first. ME did find the keyboard after I changed to the USB adapter. Also the user manual, while helpful could be expanded with more information for the novice users.
The keyboard, which is the natural model, had something I have never seen before, enhanced 'F' key function providing you with additional features. Also included on the keyboard is a media center. As for the feel of the keyboard, if you like the natural layout this is certainly for you.
The mouse is optical with an enhance scroll wheel, I found the wheel to be smoother when surfing the internet or working through documents. The fact that is optical is certainly a big plus and also I was able to work with both items over the 6 foot limit, another plus if you have to do presentations.
Overall this is a very good product; Microsoft does have a model with the standard layout for those looking for a more traditional layout.
(by Michael Woznicki)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Wireless keyboard and mouse work within 6 feet of the receiver
* Comfortable, ergonomic split keyboard design encourages natural typing position
* Wireless Optical Mouse is shaped for comfort for right- or left-handed use
* Windows and Macintosh compatible
* Three-year warranty
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