Introduction
Tonite we have a look at a what seems to be an amazing wireless keyboard&mouse kit. It’s the new Wireless Optical Desktop elite kit from Microsoft. It has very nice silver and black color scheme with some new great features that are found on the new Microsoft products. Let’s have a look and see what we can make out of this kit.
About Microsoft:
At Microsoft, we’re motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what’s most important to them. We run our business in much the same way, and believe our seven core business units offer the greatest potential to serve our customers in the coming decade. They include: Windows Client, including the Microsoft� Windows� XP desktop operating system, Windows 2000, and Windows Embedded operating system. Information Worker, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visio�, Microsoft Project, and other stand-alone desktop applications. Business Solutions, encompassing Great Plains and Navision business process applications, and bCentral� business services. Server Platforms, including the Microsoft Windows Server System� integrated server software, software developer tools, and MSDN�. Windows CE & Mobility, featuring mobile devices including the Windows Powered Pocket PC, the Mobile Explorer microbrowser, and the Windows Powered Smartphone software platform. MSN, including the MSN� network, MSN Internet Access, MSNTV, MSN Hotmail� and other Web-based services. Home & Entertainment, including Microsoft Xbox�, consumer hardware and software, online games, and our TV platform. We are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers.
Specifications:
Includes mouse
Integrated palm rest
Ergonomic design
Wireless
Hot keys
Mac-compatible
USB connector
Multimedia
PS/2 connector
Tilt Wheel Technology
Experience unrivaled accuracy, speed, and control�new wheel functionality and intuitive software enables enhanced, accelerated scrolling through documents and Web pages. Depress the wheel to toggle between open windows, making multi-tasking a snap. Your screen will move as smoothly as the scroll wheel feels.
Includes Wireless Optical Mouse and Keyboard
Enjoy desktop harmony�this set includes a wireless optical mouse that accents the stylish design of the keyboard.
Smart Receiver
Go wireless with confidence-smart technology sends a message when interference or low battery life is detected, reducing the likelihood of interruption.
Longer Battery Life
Finally, a solution to the top wireless hassle�now you can work longer without interruption. Many users experience a half year of battery life!
Wireless Freedom
Go wireless. Free your desktop from needless clutter and cables.
The product:
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This kit was very well packed in a nice box with the familiar red and white colors that Microsoft uses for their keyboards. On the back we found features and specifications with a picture of the keyboard and mouse. I have used a few Microsoft keyboards and a few Logitech ones so I have some experience with them and I know what makes a good keyboard so this test will be very nice.
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Included in the box we had a manual for the keyboard. There was also a cd with software to get all the extra buttons to work and 5 AA batteries. On the right picture we have the receiver for the mouse and keyboard and also the mouse itself. I said before that the kit has a nice color scheme and this we can see on these pictures already.
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We reviewed a similar mouse from Microsoft as this one included in the kit. The receiver is very small and fits pretty much anywhere. The mouse looks like the same one we reviewed but this is black and has buttons on the side. This mouse fits very good in my hand even though it’s pretty big. I got a fairly small hand and it still fits. The mouse is very well shaped for your hand as we can see on the picture. The scroll wheel has a new feature which gives you the possibility to scroll to the sides by just tilting the wheel to the sides. This is a very nice feature for everyone but especially for low resolution screens. There is one “bad” thing also about the mouse also since Microsoft has removed the feedback on the scroll wheel. You easily scroll alot more tha actually needed especially if you are gaming and you the scroll wheel for something.
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