Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 Keyboard and Mouse
| Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 Keyboard and Mouse |
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| The ultimate rechargeable keyboard and mouse for Windows Vista and PC entertainment. Designed to make it easier than ever to control PC media from your desk, your lapor even from the comfort of your couch.Rechargeable Mouse and Backlit KeyboardFirst ever rechargeable mouse and backlit keyboard solution. MicrosoftTs exclusive charging hub allows you to recharge both the mouse and keyboard in one easy-to-use place.2.4 GHz Bluetooth© TechnologyConnect wirelessly right out of the box with First Connect Technology for up to 30 feet with virtually no interference.Battery Status IndicatorYoull know when power is low when the battery status indicator senses battery life is running out.4 USB PortsIntegrated USB ports in the charging station give you the flexibility to download images from your digital camera or plug in your thumb drive or other USB deviceright from your desktop.Wireless FreedomGive yourself room to movewireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires.FeatureProduct FeaturesSystem requirementsMinimum hard disk space60MB Minimum RAM128MB Minimum processorPentium Processor clock speed233MHz Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista?"½, Windows XP Energy managementBattery typeAA Number of batteries supported5 Battery technologyNickel Metal Hydride ColourColour of productSilver Input deviceConnectivity technologyBluetooth Wireless Mouse includedY Movement detection technologyLaser InterfaceUSB Scroll wheelY ConnectivityI/O ports4 x USB NetworkingFrequency band2.4GHz |
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- Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000
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Customer Reviews |
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| Review Date: December 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mr. L. Leek, |
I've been using this keyboard for about a week now and so far its been superb! I'm still finding features that I didn't realise it was capable of! I did consider upgrading the mouse when I bought it but I'm glad I didn't now as 8000 mouse is excellent! The only bad points about this keyboard are that the touch sensitive buttons at the top (F1-F12) are a bit temperamental and often require several taps. Also the lack of a conventional numeric keypad is slightly annoying and the silver finish makes it quite hard to distinguish the keys in certain light.
I am currently only running Windows XP on my PC and have had no performance or compatibility problems. This does however mean that the Windows Media Center button on the right of the keyboard has no associated function.
All in all this keyboard and mouse are excellent! The problems I have listed above could easily be put down to nit picking and are quite insignificant. It seems very well made and highly reliable. |
Great Desktop 8000 Keyboard and Mouse
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| Review Date: December 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Stoyan Ivanov Lubchev, Pomorie,Bulgaria |
I'm using it over a month , and i'm happy each time doing it.
It's verry comfortable to use it in the bed of next room on my 40" TV.
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Not for Farmers
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| Review Date: February 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mr. R. Tweed, Hertfordshire |
I've had this now for a couple of months, and am generally pleased. Had I read the comments from P.A.Farmer before buying it though, I probably wouldn't have done and that would have been a shame. Some of the comments aren't exaclty 100% accurate.
1) The "Microsoft" logo on the mouse is a metallic adhesive label on the bottom of the mouse, and whilst is not flush, does not catch on the skin. You can barely feel it.
2) The backlight on the keyboard is not poor - its anything but. You can manually change the brightness of the backlight to suit preferences, and so if you use the keyboard at an angle, then you can set it brighter. Its FN - F12
3) I have experienced the mouse and keyboard being disconnected, and this is slightly irritating. Only happened a couple of times, but did expect better.
5) I've not accidently brushed against the F1-F12 keys myself. They're below the level of the normal keys.
7) The left mouse button is much like a normal mouse button. No reason why this should double click this more than any other mouse.
8) The mouse wheel is difficult to press down and as such you tend not to use it. Why this is so is beyond me, and makes it useless when gaming.
9) There are two buttons on the side of the mouse. I'm right-handed so the LH button is positioned OK, but the RH button is not.
The keyboard is well made and looks good. In my view the important thing about keyboards is their ease of typing and this one has nice soft laptop stlye keys.
The response rate is perfect. I've had other wireless keyboards (although not bluetooth) and the response on games was poor. On this however the opposite is true having played it with Crysis, Bioshock, CoD4, Orange Box.......
The mouse is OK to use. Solidly made with a couple of drawbacks, most notable the wheel-button and the additional buttons on the side. The MS Wireless Mouse 6000 that I used before was much better. |
i love it!!
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| Review Date: January 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Colin, UK and Azerbaijan |
I bought this keyboard for the following features:
- no numeric keypad - so my mouse (right-handed) is closer to my right shoulder,
- wireless
-ergonomic key layout,
and additional bonus I discovered is that the keys are beautifully soft-touch.
I do not game, I use this in my office and carry it around as i visit other sites. I have some early RSI, and this keyboard is helping me greatly - especially the light/soft action of the keys.
I even like the charging system.
I used the bundled mouse for a couple of months and I liked it. However i suffer a lot of RSI type discomfort and I have now switched to the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. If this had been an option in Blutooth to be compatible with this keyboard I would have given the keyboard 5 stars. Now I have to have an additional chunky wireless receiver for the mouse on my desk.
But I LOVE the keyboard. One more minor gripe - a soft leatherette carrying sleeve or something for the keyboard would be fantastic. I have searched the internet but cannot find anything suitably sized - I use the foam shipping sleeve reinforced with grey duct-tape.
Come on Microsoft - provide a carrying sleeve, and a ergonomic mouse options and it will be a 6-star system.
I have bought a second set - for my home use, and carry one with me every time I move between offices and sites (but i cannot even find a large enough lap-top bag for this keyboard). |
I take it to bed with me.
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| Review Date: May 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr. D. Bird, |
I spend a lot of time lying in bed and entertaining myself with the help of my computer. Sometimes I am in the dark. I watch films. I find wires get in the way of things. If I am typing in adult chat rooms sometimes it is too dark to locate the keys.
Thus, I needed a wireless keyboard with backlit keys. This is the only one I could find. I am really pleased with it. It really impresses the chat room ladies when I tell them I have a Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000. At least they say they are ladies.
I think the function keys are crap. It's like they couldn't afford to put any keys there. I have always used the Home and End keys a lot. On my old keyboard I could use my sense of touch to find out where the Home key was. With the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 there is nothing to feel for. So I have to look. I have to turn away from the screen. (However, I don't accidentally brush them.)
The backlighting is fine. You can turn it up easily. Everything else is nice. On my old Logitech mouse I had to swap the rechargeable battery everyday. It was a quick job but everyday? As if I don't have enough work to do. So I am pleased that I haven't really needed to recharge this keyboard or mouse yet. I guess the technology has advanced.
The letters r and t on the word Microsoft have fallen off my keyboard already. Great, I say! I don't want to be subtly brainwashed: Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft everytime I look at my Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000. |
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