Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 (PC & Mac)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 19.5 x 3 inches ; 4.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00094OT36
• Item model number: BV3-00003
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Overview:

Comfort and Performance in Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
Microsoft® Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 offers a complete desktop solution — wireless keyboard, mouse, and receiver. You get the features that make life easier, like wireless freedom, precision optical performance, and one-touch Hot Keys. All that, plus the reliability you expect from Microsoft.

Features:

Media Center Control your media activities — Play/Pause, Volume Up, Volume Down, Mute, Previous Track/Next Track — with the touch of a button.		Magnifier Easily reassign the center button to function as a Magnifier, then just point and press to enlarge and edit details.		Microsoft High Definition Optical Technology Experience ultimate performance in the palm of your hand. Microsoft High Definition mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking.

Additional Features: Hot Keys - Get one-touch access to the commands and programs you use most. Spill-Resistant Design - Integrated water channels drain liquid away. Wireless Optical Mouse - Enjoy wireless freedom and comfort. Scroll Wheel - Move through your documents quickly without having to click the on-screen scroll bar. Extended Mouse Battery Life - Many users average more than six months of battery life.

System Requirements: Windows Vista®/Windows XP/2000 60 MB 10.2 – 10.5.X 30 MB Powered USB port CD drive 4 AA alkaline batteries (included)

Product Description

Discover the wireless optical desktop with value built in! Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 offers a complete desktop solution - wireless keyboard, mouse, and receiver. You get the features that make life easier, like wireless freedom, precision optical performance, and one-touch Hot Keys. All that, plus the reliability you expect from Microsoft, makes Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 one very good deal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice wireless set, July 16, 2007

By	Daniel Calandro (Fairfield, New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a really good "basic" wireless keyboard and mouse set. The software installed just find and after that I plugged in the receiver and was ready to go. It was really snappy and responsive right out of the box. Sometimes people get issues because the battery is low to begin with (remember the battery has been sitting in the package since it was shipped to Amazon, Best Buy, Staples, etc.) Also the proximity of portable phones, other wireless devices, etc will sometimes mess with the signal.

I really like the keyboard. It has a soft feel and is rather quite comfortable. It's not like those old loud IMB clicky types. Depending on your preference you might find the keyboard "mushy" but I think it's just right. There's a few special function keys for e-mail, web homepage and volume controls. I can do without most of them except for the calculator quick launch button. Its great to just hit a button have the calculator popup. I think all keyboards should have this.

The mouse is good too. It's a basic optical mouse a two button one scroll wheel job. It's nothing fancy but then again I don't need a fancy mouse with 5 or 7 buttons. The scroll wheel is nice. It's a clicky one meaning you can scroll line-by-line. There are ridges on the wheel itself which I appreciate as I severely dislike the smooth wheels. The mouse is a bit heavy towards the back end. Probably because both the battery and transmitter are there but it only takes a few minutes to get used to.

There are two things that I don't like but they aren't deal breakers. The first is the rather large receiver. It's not a deal breaker but if you've got limited desktop space it's a pain for sure. The second is that the mouse and keyboard are always "on". As far as I can tell they don't auto-hibernate when not in use for a while or turn themselves off when the computer is shutdown. So in order to fully power them off you've got to take the battery out. I have owned the mouse that's included in the set separately and used it with my old computer. The battery (2 AAs) lasted for about 3 months. I'm sure if I pulled them out every time I shut the computer down it would have lasted for 6. But I'm lazy and had a bag full of AAs so what did I care?

This is a very good product for a decent price. I don't know what's up with the bad reviews they must have gotten a lemon or something because every MS mouse or keyboard I've used has been awesome. If fact the only bad keyboards and mice I've used have been non-MS ones. The Logitech mice are too large and expensive. Belkin keyboards are awful and anything made by Kensington is just atrocious. Overall, I really like this keyboard mouse set and if you can pick it up on the cheap it's a great product.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good but not great, December 28, 2005

By	Patrick Curran "Intelligent buyer" (San Diego CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The keyboard is great. No glitching and the range is really about 4 feet with line of site. The battery life on the keyboard is also great, I have had it for four months and i havent replaced the batterys. The mouse on the other hand is a bit diffrent. In the four months ive had it the batterys have died twice. It glitchs, especially when playing games, and it is a bit small and not very ergonomic. Its a good product but i wouldn't buy it if you spend more than 2 hours on a computer a day.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Set !, August 28, 2007

By	dazie - See all my reviews

I have to start remembering to look at Amazon prices first before I buy elsewhere, I actually went to the Staples Store, they had this set for $54.98. But they did have one out, on display. The keyboard keys have a very nice feel to them, as well as the options and design make typing a very easy task. The keyboard is quiet when you type and the mouse is a very nice addition to the set. The mouse moves very quickly and accurately, the setup was easy. I just installed the software and plugged the USB into the back of the computer and it recogonized the new hardware immediately. Batteries were included, which makes it an even better deal.

Great buy, esp if this is your first time wireless keyboard and mouse, as it is mine. And for thsi Amazon price, you can't go wrong, especially due to the free shipping. Grab it now, you wont be disappointed.