Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac - Silver

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 20.2 x 10.2 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FBH35E
• Item model number: 65U-00001
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,007 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

Navigate with the smooth precision of a High Definition laser mouse and enjoy technology that lets you work free from wire hassles. Rest your hands naturally on the Comfort Curve keyboard customized with Mac-specific keys and easily programmable hot keys. Primary InformationInput Device Type Keyboard Device Form Factor External Connectivity Technology Wireless - RF Interface Type USB Keyboard Technology Ergonomic Key / Function Button Multimedia programmable zoom e-mail Features Max Operating Distance: Up to 6 ft; Zoom slider;Pointing Device Features: Wireless Tilt Wheel technology scrolling wheel (4-way) Dimensions&MiscellaneousHeader / Localization English Color Silver Input DeviceManipulator Mouse Movement Detection Technology laser Battery Type 4 x AA type System RequirementsSystem Requirements / OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4.x UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code 43211706 

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like it, except..., August 13, 2006

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T. Lundby - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac - Silver (Personal Computers)

The mouse is great, very sensitive. It's nice to use in Photoshop. The five programable buttons work well and are easy to program.
The keyboard works fine. I like the zoom slide and calculator button. This keyboard has more features than I am likely to use, but I am a gadget junkie.
The only things I have a beef about are lack of a light on the caps lock key, (I often hunt and peck and I sometimes type all caps). I realize a cap lock indicator would be a battery drain. Occasionaly, a window pops up to tell me the mouse is out of range or low on power. When I check the mouse application, all is well. My last complaint is a matter of taste... I am tired of silver plastic. It's the fake woodgrain of the new century. It's about as tasteful as Courtney Love at the Pope's ordination.
The keys are worse than the silver board. They are a translucent grey. Roboturd grey? I am happy with the functionality of this keyboard but it makes me think of the ugly kid down the street.

25 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Things went wrong from the beginning, July 17, 2006

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Y-o b (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac - Silver (Personal Computers)

I just returned my purchase and here's why:

1. The CD could not be read by my Mac, or my PC or my linux machine. I had to download and install the software from Microsoft's site.
2. One of the rubber "feet" was missing so the keyboard slid as I typed.
3. Mouse clicks took seconds to register. I'd click on a dock icon and wait 2-3 seconds before the click was acknowledged and the application started. (Same for clicking on a hyperlink, menu, close button etc.)
4. Mouse signal strength fluctuated between 2-5 "bars" even though I placed the base unit right next to the mouse. When 2 bars, mouse movement was shakey. When moving the mouse across the screen, it would disappear only to show up a few inches away.
5. Vertical scrolling was inconsistent. There is no physical feedback from the wheel that would allow me to determine how fast to turn the wheel to achieve the desired scroll amount on the screen.

Keep the box, you'll need it when you decide to return it.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse for Macs, November 10, 2006

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W. K. ELLWIN "kaitech" (Kaneohe, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac - Silver (Personal Computers)

This is an excellent keyboard and mouse combo. The keyboard has an ergonomic curved typing surface that is far easier to use than a straight across keyboard. The mouse tracks like a laser, because it is a laser mouse. I am more than pleased with this set. I am using it on a 20" Intel Duo iMac and it works great.