Microsoft’s new keyboard/mouse combo looks pretty solid
- March 11th, 2008
- 2 Comments
I’ve been a Logitech guy for a while now, but before that I had an excellent Microsoft keyboard/mouse combo, and this new offering looks nice enough to perhaps tempt me back to the dark side. Or the translucent side, really. They say the design is inspired by Aero, but unlike that demanding Vista feature, this keyboard’s good looks don’t require an extra gig of RAM.
I like the three softkeys on the top, which are programmed by simply holding one down while you’re at a website or in an app you use a lot. Makes it easy to do on the fly, unlike my current keyboard. Can’t say I’m excited about the gadgets button (I don’t use Vista, or even widgets on OSX) or the Windows Live Call button (I don’t use Messenger), but the calculator button would be incredibly handy. The mouse looks, well, functional. I’ll hang onto my G9 for now. Look for the new Wireless Desktop Laser 7000 in late April for around $130.
Matt (Who am I?)
8 months ago
When did companies stop selling good, standalone (as-in, no mouse included) keyboards? I mean, what’s the point of paying for something that I won’t use, because I already have a great mouse (MX1000).
Myron Silver (Who am I?)
2 months ago
Why bother filling space with nearly useless junk. If you haven’t used the item find something else to write about. And if you have, how about something worth the trouble to read. Like does it have on-board indicators for Caps Lock, Num Lock, etc. Keypad. Distance of wireless feature. Lag. come on are you too lazy?