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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 (Light Silver)

from: Microsoft

List Price: $299.99

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Microsoft
Color: Light Silver
EAN: 0882224133272
Item Dimensions: 4.5 Weight (hundredths-pounds)="800"10
Keyboard Description: QWERTY
Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: 69Y-00001
MPN: 69Y-00001
Publisher: Microsoft
Studio: Microsoft
Warranty: 3 years warranty

Features:

2.4 GHz Bluetooth Technology - Connect wirelessly right out of the box with First Connect Technology for up to 30 feet with virtually no interference
Battery Status Indicator - Know when power is low and battery life is running out
4 USB Ports - Flexibility to download images from your digital camera or plug in your thumb drive or other USB device, right from your desktop
Rechargeable Mouse - A battery status indicator flashes when batteries need recharging
4-Way Scrolling - Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with Tilt Wheel Technology

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Product Description:
The 69Y-00001 Entertainment Desktop 8000 Keyboard and Mouse Set for Windows Vista and PC entertainment make it easier than ever to control PC media from your desk, your lap or even from the comfort of your couch. The charging hub allows you to recharge both the mouse and keyboard in one easy-to-use place. Click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows, then point and click to select. High Definition Laser Technology - Microsoft High Definition Laser Mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking Magnifier - Point and click to enlarge and edit detail using the Magnifier Brushed Aluminum The sleek, symmetrical design features an authentic brushed aluminum that feels as good as it looks Intelligent Power System - Adjust battery life depending on performance needs Navigation Pad - Command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa with the integrated cursor control Windows Start Button - Press to launch your Start menu and search your PC or the Web if you have Windows Vista installed Compact Industrial Design - Reduces clutter on your desk, fits on your lap and complements your flat screen monitor Gadgets Button - One-touch access to weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums Ultra-thin Keyboard - Experience true comfort with the ultra-thin Comfort Curve keyboard plus quiet touch keys Intelligent Backlighting - Comes on automatically when you approach the keyboard and turns off when you're away, saving valuable battery life Media Controls - Allow you to easily navigate to next track, previous track, play, pause and volume control My Favorites Hot Keys - Access the folders, files, and Web pages you use most

Amazon.com Product Description:
The ultimate rechargeable keyboard and mouse for Windows Vista and PC entertainment, the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 is designed to make it easier than ever to control PC media from your desk, your lap--or even from the comfort of your couch.

Desktop Features
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 is the first ever rechargeable mouse and backlit keyboard solution. Microsoft's exclusive charging hub allows you to recharge both the mouse and keyboard in one easy-to-use place.

A charging hub attaches to the keyboard when needed and allows you to recharge both the keyboard and mouse. Amazon.com

Meanwhile, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth technology allows you to connect wirelessly right out of the box using "First Connect Technology" from up to 30 feet away with virtually no interference. Give yourself room to move; wireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires. Plus, you'll know when power is low when the battery status indicator senses battery life is running out. An intelligent power system adjusts battery life depending on performance needs.

Integrated 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 device--right from your desktop. You'll also appreciate intelligent backlighting on the keyboard, which comes on automatically when you approach the keyboard and turns off when you're away. Backlit keys only glow when the lights are low, saving valuable battery life.

Mouse Features
The sleek, symmetrical design of the mouse features an authentic brushed aluminum that feels as good as it looks. Meanwhile, 4-way scrolling lets you scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with tilt wheel technology. You'll also enjoy high definition laser technology; Microsoft high definition laser mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking.

Too many open items on your desktop? Click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows, then point and click to select. You can also point and click to enlarge and edit detail using the Magnifier.

Keyboard Features
In addition to intelligent backlighting, the keyboard features a navigation pad that lets you command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa with integrated cursor control. The keyboard lets you place your hands naturally and work comfortably using a distinctive and ergonomist-approved "Comfort Curve" design with quiet touch keys. The sleek design of the keyboard reduces clutter on your desk, fits on your lap, and complements your flat screen monitor

There's also a Windows Start button; press it to launch your Start menu and search your PC or the Web if you have Windows Vista installed. Meanwhile, you can use the Windows Live call button to access your Windows Live Messenger buddy list; then select an Online Contact and start a video conversation. Use the Windows Gadgets button to gain one-touch access to gadgets such as weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums.

Media Controls allow you to easily navigate to your next track, previous track, play, pause and volume control, while the Windows Media Center start button gives you instant access to your digital media. Lastly, you can access the folders, files, and Web pages you use most with one-touch "My Favorites" Keys.

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Excellent Product--But Expensive
This wireless blue tooth unit works works well but is fairly expensive. This is my first ergonomic keyboard and I had a little trouble adjusting to the curved keyboard and the different sized keys--however, within several weeks it is no longer a problem.
Good--back light, wireless, attractive, appears durable, charging lasts a long time.
Not so good--expensive, no number keys, some keyboard lag for first strokes (disappears after a few seconds), a lot of special keys you need to memorize, ... Read More

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- Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000
Absolutely the worse keyboard/mouse set on the market. It is also the most expensive so one is easily fooled into thinking it must be better than the rest. It almost crashed my system and I had to do a restore several times to get rid of the problems it created. I returned it to AMAZON.

Rating:

- Biggest Piece of Cr@p
I got this as a gift. I had read about it and was pretty excited too. But when I opened the box, my first impression was, Huh??

The keyboard felt really cheap. The letters were peeling, and the MS logo rubbed off the mouse after a couple of hours. The keyboard battery completely died after two recharges.

If you're thinking about getting this to save on the wire clutter, think again! The charging unit is loaded down with them, and you have to drag it out of hiding every time ... Read More

Rating:

- OK if bluetooth is mandatory, but if not, this has many downsides.
I received this keyboard and mouse for a gift about 9 months ago and there are many things I like, but many more I don't like.

On the plus side, it's very comfortable to use. The backlit keys are a pleasing color and the ability to turn the light up or down is great. If all of these things worked perfectly, this would be a great keyboard.

There are, however, several downsides. The first is that the keyboard won't work until your bluetooth drivers are loaded. This became annoying, ... Read More

Rating:

- Metalic coating on mouse wears off in less than 3 month of regular use
I like the fact that the keyboard can be recharged and used also while charging, but the materials used to what's meant to be a high-end mice and keyboard set are just so low-end.

The metallic-like color on the mouse started to wear off just after 2 months of use. I've notices that the aluminium silver color was getting darker the side where I lay down my palm and in addition to that after a while the "Microsoft" turned into "Micros".

Needless to note that as a guy I don't use any ... Read More

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