Product Description
MICROSOFT K48-00019 - Add wireless freedom, stylish design, and advanced one-touch functionality to your desktop! The Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro provides customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. Comfort and performance never looked so good! Interface - USB 2.0 - 1.1 or PS/2 OS Compatibility - Windows Me or Mac OS 10.1 to 10.3 (excluding Mac OS X)
Amazon.com Product Description
Add wireless freedom, stylish looks, and one-touch features to your desktop with the Wireless Optical Desktop Pro keyboard and mouse combination. This desktop package features customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. The Wireless MultiMedia keyboard's split, gently sloped shape encourages a natural hand, wrist, and forearm position for maximum comfort. Also, your digital media activities are within easy reach--start, play, and navigate music and video clips with the touch of a button. Customizable hot keys let you quickly start Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator programs. And get one-touch access to files stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music folders in Windows. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard--press a button to open, close, and save documents, send and forward e-mails, put the computer to sleep, log off, and more. Press the F LOCK key to toggle between standard and enhanced function key commands.
The mouse's wider, clear scroll wheel allows you to comfortably move through documents and Web pages quickly without clicking the scroll bar. Accelerated scrolling reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel, saving you time and effort. And the optical sensor replaces your mouse ball, for accuracy and precision--no mouse pad needed. It's ambidextrous, too--whether you control it with your right or left hand, the wireless optical mouse is shaped for comfort.
Both the keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. The pair comes with a three-year warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Product.......2007-09-27
The keyboard and mice are really comfortable, but when you use ctrl+c or ctrl+v for copying and pasting, you will find it's not working unless you hit c or v very hard. And it takes time to get used to the layout of home/end/pageup/pagedown.
Nice feel, mouse has bad range.......2007-09-11
I really like the feel of the keyboard. The whole thing was easy to setup and start using. However, even if the mouse is 6 inches from the receiver, I still have problems with the cursor jumping around. Then I get messages that "the signal is bad, do I want to troubleshoot." So I troubleshoot and it tells me things like, "turn the receiver upside down." Why didn't I think of that? It worked better for a while, but then started having the same problems. Overall, I can deal with the occasional loss of signal. It is only suppose to have a 6ft range to begin with. Not quite as good as some logitech bluetooth wireless devices, but I wanted a split keyboard.
Great Product!.......2007-09-10
This keyboard was the best purchase made this summer! I recommend this to anyone who types and constantly wonders why there are so many mistakes, or have wrist/finger/elbow pain at the end of the day. Wonderful item which I would recommend over and over again. Run, don't walk and get this before you wonder another day why your hands hurt.
Still gets lost sometimes.......2007-08-26
Maybe its my office, but the wireless stuff seems to "Hick-up" a lot in my office. Sometimes clicks and keystrokes get lost. Sliding the keyboard arround or moving the mouse and trying again normally solves the problem, but it is a pain. I know I have a LOT of wireless stuff in my office, so there is a lot of interference, but I am contemplating going back to wired.
Great for Mac.......2007-07-24
I am an avid Macintosh user and needed an ergonomic keyboard. The Logitech keyboard does not even claim to support Mac so I thought I'd give the MS one a try. To my surprise, even all of the hot keys are perfectly integrated and easily configurable in a real control panel app. I'm not a big fan of MS software, but their hardware tends to be top notch and this is no exception.
Minor complaint would be that you can no raise support the keyboard in the front, but have to do it in the back. This has been the case since the ancient late 90's models, which I preferred.
Product Description
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0 - This keyboard & mouse combination features wireless technology for increased freedom and less clutter. The wireless keyboard features a comfort curved design that helps your hands rest in a more natural position. The wireless mouse features optical technology, which offers increased precision that won't degrade over time due to a dirty mouse ball!
Customer Reviews:
Great functions but to low a range for a wireless.......2007-07-14
I purchased this set because of the funtions it offered including the comfort keyboard that was curved and not all the way broken and a very quite scroll mouse...the keyboard had lots of great functions and while I was willing to overlook the questionable zoom slider on the keyboard that looked like it could break off at any moment...for the money I spent on a wireless keyboard and mouse I could not overlook the short range of about 6-8inches from the reciever...this went back the next day...I now have a Logitech MX3200 keyboard and mouse that I purchased from Dell online for $67 that has a much better range of 6-8 feet.
Blah.......2007-06-05
Keyboard: Great. A solid product, and I have no complaints.
Mouse: Poor. Eats batteries like mad. Not smooth or responsive at all; possibly a weak signal, however, mine was only a couple feet from the antenna. Also seems fussy when used with solid-color mousepads. Bah!
Antenna: Eh, yet another space-waster. Why can't these things be contained in a smart little dongle, instead of in a big honkin paperweight that sits on my desk and ads to my spaghetti of cords? Other keyboards do it better, why can't Microsoft?
Conclusion: I use the keyboard, which works fine for me, except that I resent the size of the antenna. As for the mouse, I THREW IT AWAY (yes, I actually did) and replaced it with a better stand-alone model. In short, if you can buy the keyboard by itself, go for it and just buy a different mouse sepatately.
Bad for living room or far away.......2007-05-14
I placed my mac in my living room because there is another pc in my room. I decided to buy a cordless desktop to avoid wires running across the living room. I bought this for cheap at another major store. Once installed it was a hassle to setup and after that it became a pain in the arse. The main culprit is very weak signal. The mouse would jitter; the keyboard would become unresponsive. It would only work nearly well if I'm at a distance of 2 feet, at most. Do not buy this if you are unable to get this close to the receiver. This is a very poor product. I recommend the Logitech brand; it works perfectly.
not entirely plug-and-play.......2007-05-09
What you're looking at on this page is Microsoft's latest wireless keyboard & mouse setup. You can also buy the keyboard and mouse separately; this is the keyboard and the mouse together in one pacakge.
On the one hand, I love this keyboard, designed to replace Microsoft's older model, the white ergonomic keyboard, famous for innovatively featuring a vast space between the keys corresponding to each hand. As far as I know, that keyboard is currently being phased out, and Microsoft is only offering this less dramatic version instead.
This one has a built-in, sturdy, non-detachable palm rest and the rows of keys are is curved in the ergonomic style, though not to the extent that they were in Microsoft's former incarnation. Additionally, there is now no space between the keys.
The keyboard has a solid, smooth, and very comfortable feel, but there is something you should know.
The keyboard needs software installed (they give you a disk) to run properly. If you don't install the software (for example because you don't have the disk or you don't have administrative privledges over your machine), then the keyboard won't work right.
The lower, basic keys will still all work, but none of the bells and whistles will, including the function keys. And there'll be no way to remap them to work right since Windows will simply not register any input from anything except the basic keys.
So this is something you might want to think about if you're thinking about getting this to replace your keyboard at work: unless your computer administrator allows it, you won't be able to use most of the keyboard's special features.
The mouse suffers no analogous impairment in functionality, however. In case you're interested, the "wheel" on the mouse scrolls smoothly: there is no clicking.
Good for general use; not for me.......2007-04-12
Overall, this keyboard/mouse set works pretty well. For general computer use (surfing the web, checking email, etc), it'll serve you just fine. However, for anyone doing any gaming or image editing, this set just won't do.
The keyboard has an F-lock, which is all right, except in gaming I frequently use the F keys AND the Print Screen button. In order to do Print Screen, I have to turn off F-lock, and then hopefully remember to turn it back on. A bit of an annoyance, but not so bad by itself.
The BIG gaming problem comes when you need to hold down a key for a long period of time, for example to run. It will send the signal that you're pressing the key for a while, then stop. You then have to let off the key, and press down again to continue running. Running long distances? Get ready to mash those keys down many many times.
As far as image editing goes, the problem comes from the scroll wheel. It's rather non-responsive. Middle click is REALLY hard to do, and middle click and drag is nearly impossible.
Average customer rating:
- Stops Working
- Refurbished means dirty, not sure if it works
- Microsoft Wireless Optical keyboard and mouse
- Great feel
- Great while it lasted
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Product Features:
- Tilt Wheel Technology
- Wireless Freedom with Longer Battery Life – many users average more than 6 months battery life
- Get one-touch access to the functions and files you go to most
- Perform common commands from your keyboard: Help, Undo, Redo, New, Open, Close, Reply, Forward, Send, Spell, Save, and Print.
- Control your media activities- Play/Pause, Stop, Mute, Volume Up, Volume Down, Media Launch, Previous Track, and Next Track with the touch of a button.
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Product Description
Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 combines a stylish design with wireless freedom for an all-in-one desktop solution. This enhanced keyboard-and-mouse package includes customizable keys and optical mouse technology.The keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. Redefine your desktop with the ergonomically designed Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse with unique clear scroll wheel. Quickly start Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator programs with the click of a button, and get one-touch access to media and other files. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard. Press a button to open, close, save, send, and forward e-mails, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Stops Working.......2007-02-12
I had the same experience that someone else had. When I first bought this, it worked great, but after a while, the range got worse and worse. I finally moved the transmitter about a foot away from the keyboard and mouse and they wouldn't work. I changed the batteries and that did not help. I don't know if this eventually happens with all wireless keyboards, but I would not recommend buying this one.
Refurbished means dirty, not sure if it works.......2007-01-28
Haven't plugged this in. It is supposed to be refurbished. Took a long time to get here and is filthy. It would take me 20-30 minutes to clean it up so I will probably just give it to someone and buy a new one. A waste of money. I did not buy this from Microsoft. Bought it from some other source online.
Microsoft Wireless Optical keyboard and mouse.......2007-01-10
Bought this product for our daughter for Christmas. She loved it so much, her sister bought one later. Very convenient.
Great feel.......2007-01-09
The mouse just snugs into your palm. Sips on battery ; so it lasts forever.
Would buy it again.
Great while it lasted.......2006-11-25
I bought this set a while ago and it was great. Everything worked fine although sometime the keyboard would lose reception if it was at a bad angle. About a year later it just stopped working. When I insert new batteries it works for about 5 min and then stops again with the light on the mouse turning off. I would not recommend buying this is you need to use it for longer than a year.
Product Description
Built for comfort, designed for style. This stylish, ergonomic set looks as good as it feels, with a Comfort Curve Design keyboard and innovative zoom slider. Customizable "My Favorites" Keys provide one-touch access, and the Wireless Optical Mouse with tilt wheel allows you to scroll from side to side.
Product Description
Built For Comfort, Designed For Style This stylish, ergonomic set looks as good as it feels, with a Comfort Curve Design keyboard and innovative zoom slider. Customizable "My Favorites" Keys provide one-touch access, and the Wireless Optical Mouse with Tilt Wheel allows you to scroll from side to side. Designed by ergonomic experts for enhanced comfort and style, the Comfort Curve Design keyboard helps your hands rest in a more natural position. And with three times the battery life, you finally have a solution to the top wireless hassle now you can work longer without interruption. Many users experience a half year of battery life! Scroll in two dimensions with the tilt wheel Remember when the average mouse had only one button? Today, most pointing devices come with several buttons and a scroll wheel. Some of the latest Microsoft keyboard and mouse products feature yet another innovation in navigation the tilt wheel. The tilt wheel offers a whole new level of maneuverability. The entire scroll wheel tilts from side to side, acts as a button, and reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel to enable smooth, accurate movement through documents, Web pages, and worksheets. Working with data in a massive worksheet? Just tilt the wheel from side to side to scroll right and left, without having to find and click tiny scroll arrows. Technology that works harder for you When you think about how much time you spend every day with your hand on the mouse, the benefits you can gain from design innovations such as the tilt wheel add up very quickly. The tilt wheel is just one more example of Microsoft's dedication to making your everyday computing experience extraordinary. Smart Receiver Go wireless with confidence. Smart technology sends a message when interference or low battery life is detected, reducing the likelihood of interruption. IntelliMouse Explorer The Microsoft wireless mouse also features tilt wheel technology as well as optical tracking. The optical technology
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The Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth is as much about form as it is about function, so it not only offers high performance, it looks and feels great. This desktop features "My Favorites" Keys, Enhanced F Keys, Hot Keys, F Lock Key, System Keys, and keyboard navigation with Tilt Wheel Technology. Plus, it's convenient for use with Media Center Edition PCs. Microsoft Hardware, making your everyday experiences extraordinary!
Customer Reviews:
Works great in the right place.......2005-09-07
I bought two of these units for use in conference rooms with projectors where distance from the computer is an issue. These operate, reliably, well in excess of 30 feet. The keyboard is too bulky, in my opinion, for normal use at a typical desk. The mouse works great anywhere, though. I would give it 5 stars except for the fact that after a couple of weeks the keyboard quit working and I had to re-install the keyboard software. I deducted 1 star for annoying me. I am using these with a Dell desktop compter and the USB external reciever. The side to side scrolling ability of the mouse wheel is great; you don't have to search for the, sometimes tiny, scroll button on the screen.
Product Description
Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 combines a stylish design with wireless freedom for an all-in-one desktop solution. This enhanced keyboard-and-mouse package includes customizable keys and optical mouse technology.The keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. Redefine your desktop with the ergonomically designed Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse with unique clear scroll wheel. Quickly start Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator programs with the click of a button, and get one-touch access to media and other files. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard. Press a button to open, close, save, send, and forward e-mails, and more.
Product Description
Transform your desktop with maximum comfort and style. Go wireless and give yourself the freedom to work your own way, with one-touch features, programmable Hot Keys, Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Tilt Wheel Technology, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. It's everything you need in one package.
Product Description
Built for comfort, designed for style. This stylish, ergonomic set looks as good as it feels, with a Comfort Curve Design keyboard and innovative zoom slider. Customizable "My Favorites" Keys provide one-touch access, and the Wireless Optical Mouse with tilt wheel allows you to scroll from side to side.
Customer Reviews:
keyboard is crap.......2006-12-20
The keyboard itself has a nice feel, but after just two months of using it, the keys are getting more and more unresponsive, and have to be pressed harder. I wish I had read the other reviews before I bought this one.
Mouse OK but keyboard has issues........2006-10-10
I own two of these keyboards and on the overall, it is ok. The main problem that BOTH have is range for one (as mentioned by another reviewer) and the fact that they seem to have an issue with holding the ctl or shift key while selecting files.
Many times I have been in the process of selecting files by holding the CTL and clicking on the mouse only to look and see all my selections go away as the keyboard just 'lets go' of the ctl key while I am still holding it.
Also not very good for gaming at all for the same reason. The keys will just 'let go' even though you have not.
Good mouse but not the keyboard.......2006-02-03
I have been using these bundle for a while and decided to write a little bit detail about it.
- Good thing first:
+ The signal is strong (or at least I never seen any signal drop or anything).
+ Mouse is pretty smooth. I like the silence scrolling of the middle wheel button. I must disagree with the person review before me because by default, this button is set for changing to the next application window (like ALT-TAB). You can change this default behavior easily.
+ Keyboard has the volumn control keys which are very useful.
- How about the bad and the ugly?
+ Well, the keyboard is certainly a huge drawback:
* No light indicator to say if the keyboard is on or not, is the capslock, numlock... on or not. The only way you can have a clue about what mode the keyboard are operating in is by typing something to see the behavior.
* Sometimes, the signal from the keyboard to the receiver got repeated. Which means you are typing something and it accidentally display your letter repeatedly like thisssssssssss.
+ To have the full functional keyboard and mouse, you have to enable two programs provided and run them in the background. If not, numerous new keys will be useless.
+ The default values of many keys are not very familiar. The middle wheel of the mouse is an example. More than that, all F's keys are set to new values. You have to press another key to activate the normal mode of these F's keys.
+ On the small keypad between the alphabet pad and number pad, the INSERT key is missing, it is annoying to me since I use this key a lot.
If you really to buy a good stuff, try Logitech which can be expensive but very reliable. Microsoft hardware stuffs seem to get more and more sloppy.
Horrible -- do not buy.......2006-01-21
I am returning my unit tonight - it is not a good product. The problems include:
* Range is about 6", yes inches. I have the keyboard/mouse on a keyboard tray and the transmitter sitting on the desk. It complains about having a weak signal. The keyboard also misses keystrokes because of this. I'm using the batteries supplied with the product.
* Middle mouse clicks are nearly impossible. I use a browser that supports middle-mouse click to open a new window in the background. This is virtually impossible to use with this mouse. You have to try at least 5 times to get the mouse to register a middle click.
* The keyboard itself is a little cramped compared to my old, wired Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite.
Product Description
Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 combines a stylish design with wireless freedom for an all-in-one desktop solution. This enhanced keyboard-and-mouse package includes customizable keys and optical mouse technology.The keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. Redefine your desktop with the ergonomically designed Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse with unique clear scroll wheel. Quickly start Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator programs with the click of a button, and get one-touch access to media and other files. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard. Press a button to open, close, save, send, and forward e-mails, and more.
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