Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver)

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 4.1 x 18.3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H12IAC
• Item model number: 69Z-00001
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 20, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Now you can transition between work and fun with unprecedented ease and comfort. This ultra-thin entertainment desktop set with a rechargeable mouse delivers top-notch performance with virtually no interference--from up to 30 feet away.

Rechargeable mouse 2.4 GHz Bluetooth technology Windows Start button Ultra-thin comfort curve design Battery status indicator Navigation pad Windows Live button

Give yourself room to move; wireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires. The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 features 2.4 GHz Bluetooth connectivity with First Connect technology that makes it easy to connect wirelessly right out of the box. The desktop set includes a rechargeable mouse and keyboard with battery status indicators that flash when batteries need recharging.

Mouse Features
The mouse's 4-way scrolling feature takes advantage of Microsoft's Tilt Wheel technology, letting you scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort. Meanwhile, the Instant Viewer function allows you to click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows. Then you just point and click to select the window you want. Another feature, the Magnifier, lets you point and click to enlarge and edit details on your screen.

Keyboard Features
The keyboard features an ultra-thin, ergonomist-approved "Comfort Curve" design that allows you to place your hands naturally and work comfortably using the distinctive quiet touch keys. This sleek design also reduces clutter on your desk, fits on your lap and complements your flat screen monitor. Meanwhile, an integrated navigation pad with cursor control makes it easy to command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa.

Use the Media Center Start Button to gain one touch access to Windows Media Center, or press the Windows Start Button to launch your Start menu and search your PC or the Web if you have Windows Vista installed. The Windows Live Call Button accesses your Windows Live Messenger buddy list, while the Windows Gadgets Button gives you one-touch access to gadgets such as weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums. Plus, when you're playing music or videos media controls on the keyboard allow you to easily navigate to your next or previous track. Or use the media controls to play, pause and control volume. Lastly, the "My Favorites" hot key makes it easy to access the folders, files, and Web pages you use most.

What's in the Box
Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 keyboard and mouse, rechargeable batteries, software CD-ROM, and Microsoft Mini Bluetooth Transceiver.

Product Description

Microsoft is committed long term to the mission of helping its customers realize their full potential. Just as it constantly updates and improves its products Microsoft wants to continually evolve to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve its customers.Primary InformationInput Device Type :  Keyboard Device Form Factor :  External Connectivity Technology :  Wireless - Bluetooth Interface Type :  USB Keyboard Technology :  Ergonomic Key / Function Button :  Internet browsing multimedia zoom Dimensions&MiscellaneousHeader / Localization :  English Color :  Silver Input DeviceManipulator :  Mouse Movement Detection Technology :  laser System RequirementsSystem Requirements / OS Required :  Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Vista Service&SupportService & Support Type :  5 years warranty UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43231500 

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Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ergonomic laptop keyboard!, March 23, 2007

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Catfish Kozmo (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I am a big fan of the ergonomic keyboards. You know the ones with the split keys. And my wrists hurt at times from typing at work. Well, I have to say that I've been using this keyboard for a week without wrist pain.

I think that the flat design helps my wrists as I no longer need wrist supports. My wrists are flat with the desk and the keyboard. So that helps an awful lot.

This comes with all the batteries that you'll need to get started. The mouse will recharge. The keyboard won't. The keyboard needs 4 AA batteries. So far, I have no idea when it's going to die but I keep spare batteries in case.

The feel of the keyboard is more like a laptop keyboard than a traditional keyboard. There's very little down stroke when you press a key. No too springy either.

The function keys on the top are not really keys but a small depression that you have to lightly touch. That took some getting used to.

I'm not 100% sold on the design. I use the arrow keys a lot at my work and they're much smaller than most of the old keyboards I've used. There are times where I've thought about returning to the old keyboard just because of that. But I still like the feel enough to give this a chance.

The mouse works fine. It's a mouse. It's no Logitech laser MX but it's not bad. The action is fine. It's nice to have the keyboard and mouse drive off of one little bluetooth USB key.

Overall, I'd recommend this with a few reservations. If you're super sensative to the ergonomic keyboards and don't like regular keyboards, avoid this. Also, if you need a 10 key or use the arrow keys a lot, this is not the keyboard for you. Beyond that, you've got a stylish cool keyboard with a good mouse.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sleek, modern minimalism; built for Vista, compatible with XP, February 26, 2007

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Shaun King.com - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I've been waiting for this keyboard since December. Microsoft has had problems in production and deadlines about this product. As of the day I write this, Microsoft's website "Press Pass" still publishes an article saying this keyboard and mouse set will be released "January 2007." That didn't happen. But it is here now and I'm not too impressed, even though I'm satisfied.

I was debating between getting this product and the Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard (these keyboards are media-centered keyboards, no numerical keypads in addition). I've used the diNovo Edge and I've liked it. I purchased this Microsoft product because it is both slightly cheaper and comes with a matching mouse.

The diNovo Edge has a lithium Ion battery and a recharging station which looks nice but is impractical because it stands the keyboard on an edge so that it cannot be used while charging (looks cool). This 7000 keyboard, however, is powered by 4 AA batteries, but this keyboard is just as slim and sleek as the diNovo keyboard. On another Microsoft webpage that profiles hardware like this, it is advertised that 4 AA batteries power this keyboard for "an average of over nine months." What is weird (and almost unnecessary) is to make the mouse (unlike the keyboard) come with a recharging base. It is as if Microsoft started with the newer (yet to be released) 8000 model of this keyboard/mouse set (which is going to cost more) and just started subtracting features. For example, whereas the diNovo and the 8000 model of this product have light-up features for dark room usage, this 7000 model does not. Also, the 800 comes with a hub that both the mouse and keyboard use instead of just a hub for the mouse (as in the 7000).

For me, I was disappointed when I started typing on this 7000 model keyboard because the key-depression sounds are as loud as my laptop or PC (some people however like a stronger physical and audible feedback from the keys as they type). diNovo has soft key-depression, and even though this 7000 model wasn't advertised with soft keys I hoped it was a basic feature. The Bluetooth technology works as expected. My favorite feature is the keyless Function buttons which can be redefined for your specific shortcuts. My mouse came with differing pressure levels for the right and left clicks and this has been irritating (the left-click is very sensitive).

In sum: the 7000 keyboard has a cheaper feel than the diNovo (mine is made of hard plastic and the diNovo is partly made of fiberglass); but I shook around this keyboard and pressed on its sides fairly hard: it's pretty durable. This is currently one of the most sophisticated keyboards on the market and it's the most Vista-ready keyboard currently. It's sleek, ergonomic, and rests no higher than your watch on the table. I'm satisfied.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not Great, November 22, 2007

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J. Paul Paris "Pauliep" (Bakersfield, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I bought this setup as a replacement for my second Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000. On both of the 6000's, the space key broke/died/quit and rendered the keyboard virtually unusable. As a result of the many positive reviews, I went ahead and got this one.

It is a good set, however, I am disappointed. Yes, the numbered keys on the right hand side are gone. And yes, the F keys are also gone, replaced by touch sensitive pads. These things are somewhat annoying, but what really bothered me was the lack of a calculator key. I can't tell you how many times I would use that button when I needed to add or subtract something quickly.

That being said, the functionality of this keyboard is very good, but if you are a previous owner of a Laser Desktop 6000, this keyboard will be hard to adjust to. The keyboard itself is slanted somewhat differently in that you feel the keys have been moved to the right of the keyboard. I can not get the "hang" of placing my fingers in the appropriate spots yet, even after using the keyboard quite a bit in the last week. The blue labels above the F keys are very difficult to read, making late night computing difficult if you need those keys.

I will say the built in mouse is nice. I used it on several occasions and enjoyed this function. The Media Center key worked, as did all of the other buttons. But, as I mentioned before, it is a tough transition from one keyboard to this one.

The bottom line is I am going back to another Laser Wireless 6000.