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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #339 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Microsoft
• Model: BV3-00007
• Released on: 2005-06-02
• Platform: Windows XP
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 3.62 pounds

Features

• Microsoft Wireless 1000 Keybrd/Mouse Blk

Manufacturer's Description
Keyboard:
Wireless Freedom - no cords or recharging station! 27 MHz wireless technology gives the keyboard and mouse six feet of wireless freedom from the receiver (included), even if your computer is out of sight
Hot Keys Get one-touch access to the functions and files you go to most:

Internet Keys - Mail, Web/Home, Messenger

System Keys - Calculator, Log Off, Sleep

Windows Keys - My Documents, My Pictures, My Music

And it's easy to customise any key to get you where you want to go!
Media Centre One-touch access to Play/Pause, Stop, Mute, Volume Up, Volume Down, Media Launch, Previous Track, and Next Track.
Enhanced F Keys Now you can perform common tasks right from your keyboard. Press a button to Undo, Redo, New, Open, Close, Reply, Forward, Send, Spell, Save, Print, and access Help.
F Key Lock Press the F Lock key to switch between standard and enhanced function key commands, giving you more flexibility.

Mouse Features

Optical Technology The optical sensor replaces your mouse ball, for accuracy and precision.
Wireless technology Removes the need for cords or recharging station. Long battery life - many users average more than six months.
Unique Clear Scroll Wheel The wider scroll wheel allows you to comfortably move through documents and Web pages quickly without clicking the scroll bar.
Faster Wheel Scrolling Saves you time and effort.
Designed for either hand Whether you control it with your right or left hand, the wireless optical mouse is shaped for comfort.

Box Contents

Microsoft Standard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard

Microsoft software driver (intellipoint pro and Intellitype)

Instruction Manual

4x AA Energizer Batteries

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Customer Reviews

A great combination for the price
After installing the software, inserting the supplied batteries and plugging in the transmitter everything worked first time. The keyboard has a good feel for typing and the additional keys are useful for adjusting the volume and jumping between tracks when playing a CD. As most of the software I use does not require the Function keys I am happy to accept the alternative functions, such as Undo and Help, assigned to them. If you prefer the usual Function keys a single press of the F Lock key returns them to their "normal" state.

Some users may find the weight of the two batteries in the mouse makes the unit heavier than they prefer, though for me it was no problem. It fits my hand and I prefer this shape to the taller ones that come with extra buttons on the side - which I frequently press accidently. The scroll wheel clicks as it rotates, though it is not as well defined as some others I have used. Someone commented that sometimes when they used the scroll wheel the pages reduced in size, which is the default function when you press the wheel. With my example sufficient force was required to make accidental pressing unlikely. If you do find this a problem the feature can be disabled (or changed to another function) in the mouse's software.

Overall I found this to be a good package that meets all my needs at a reasonable price.

Ok, but not built for Gamers.
With exceptional battery life and good build quality this item is great at being a standard keyboard. But if you want to play games online such as Counter strike you will notice a considerable lag and poor wireless signal. SO go ahead and buy if you want a cheap good quality keyboard but if you are interested in gaming then look else where.

great
After reading some of the reviews i was a little hesitant about ordering this, particularly with regards to the connection distance.

However, having placed the wireless receiver thing away from my pc/monitor and printer (as instructed)i can use both keyboard and mouse without delay or loss of signal to at least 18feet away! I can't get any further away because i lose sight of the screen!!

The mouse is of solid construction and feels weighty in the hand, the keyboard is very smooth.

At under £20 i can't understand why people are moaning or what they are moaning about