Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 20.2 x 3.8 inches ; 4.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AB2FR0
• Item model number: B2H-00002
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 25, 2005

Product Description

From the manufacturer

Enjoy better photos with this all-in-one photo editing solution—photo keyboard, mouse and software all-in-one. Includes Microsoft Digital Image Standard 2006, powerful and easy to use software for organizing and managing photos.

Edit photos with ease: Make photo editing easier and faster with the keyboard’s integrated PhotoCenter and one-touch hot keys.

Get superior tracking power: Microsoft High Definition Optical mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking.

Magnify detail in real-time: Point and click to enlarge and edit details using the Magnifier.

Zoom in and out: Get a closer look—zoom in quickly and accurately with the intuitive Zoom Slider.

Work in greater comfort: The stylish, curved design of this ergonomic keyboard helps your hands and wrists rest more naturally for greater comfort.

Additional Features:

• Wireless Freedom
• 4-Way Scrolling
• My Favorites Keys
• Customizable Buttons
• MultiMedia Keys
• Enhanced F-Key Functionality
• Sleep and Log Off Hot Keys

Product Description

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Wireless Desktop 5000, February 24, 2006

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C. W. Miller (Gulf Coast, MS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 (Personal Computers)

I bought this and it worked very well at first. I got it for school work, technical major, and gaming. The mouse is excellent. However after a couple months of use a problem with the keyboard developed. When you hold down the keys the repeat will cease functioning randomly and you have to repress the key. Since it does not take long for this to happen sometimes (maybe a second or so) it becomes very annoying in gaming. This is probably a rare problem but I have read of it happening to other people. I just thought I'd put out a general warning.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars microsoft 5000 optical mouse & keyboard, November 1, 2005

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sunny (arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 (Personal Computers)

Both handle really well. The built in magnifier was a plus, but the way that the mouse handles and feels is the feature that really has me hooked. It's really comfortable to use if you are on the computer for long periods of time-your hand doesn't cramp up. Of all the mice & keyboards that I've used, I'd have to say that this set is the best.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great design; repeat problem, April 14, 2006

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Justin Baeder (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 (Personal Computers)

As another reviewer mentioned, the keys sometimes stop repeating when you're holding them down. This is really annoying when playing a game or navigating with the arrow keys.

The mouse is superb, though, and the other aspects of the keyboard are great. I would give it five stars if it weren't for the repeat problem.