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| I do enjoy reviewing technology products and seeing how they fit my style or usage. This one is an interesting one because i REQUESTED it. Often its a case of something new, arriving, testing and off it goes. Anyone who has read stuff of mine of late will know i LOVED the backlit keyboard on the MacBook Pro - so I searched for that for my PC. The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 had just that. This package is PACKED with features, which I've listed below, but here's the gist. Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, both offer excellent connectivity and are both very comfortable to use. The Mouse is an outstanding design which really does fit well in the hand. The Keyboard however is FLAT and I think I am far too used to the upright style of more common keyboards. Plus, it is not full size, and I did find myself missing the numeric keypad to the right. Its more like a laptop keyboard layout. The Backlighting is great, but for a desktop, when do you ever use that - it was of no use to me at work, so i guess it really is more for the Entertainment PC user who uses this to control their home entertainment System. To be honest, for the price (several hundred) this is not for me - it really is easy to use, to setup and the slot in to charge function and additional USB ports really prove quite handy. If you are not a regular keypad user or do your computing in the dark. Check it out. Mouse & Keyboard Features Rechargeable Mouse and Backlit Keyboard First ever rechargeable mouse and backlit keyboard solution. Microsoft’s exclusive charging hub allows you to recharge both the mouse and keyboard in one easy-to-use place. 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Technology Connect wirelessly right out of the box with First Connect Technology for up to 30 feet with virtually no interference. Battery Status Indicator You'll know when power is low when the battery status indicator senses battery life is running out. 4 USB Ports Integrated USB ports in the charging station give you the flexibility to download images from your digital camera or plug in your thumb drive or other USB device—right from your desktop. Mouse Features Rechargeable Mouse Status indicator flashes when batteries need charging. Mouse drops onto the stable, horizontal charging station to activate charging. 4-Way Scrolling Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with Tilt Wheel Technology. Instant Viewer Too many open items on your desktop? Click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows, then point and click to select. Keyboard Features Navigation Pad Command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa with the integrated cursor control. Windows® Start Button Press to launch your Start menu and search your PC or the Web if you have Windows Vista installed. Ultra-thin Comfort Curve Design Place your hands naturally and work comfortably using the distinctive and ergonomist-approved Comfort Curve design with quiet touch keys. Compact Industrial Design This sleek design reduces clutter on your desk, fits on your lap and complements your flat screen monitor. Gadgets Button One-touch access to gadgets such as weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums. Media Center Start Button One touch access to Windows Media Center. Ultra-thin Keyboard Experience true comfort with the ultra-thin Comfort Curve keyboard plus quiet touch keys. Intelligent Backlighting Backlighting comes on automatically when you approach the keyboard and turns off when you’re away, saving valuable battery life. And, backlight intensity automatically adjusts itself to the room lighting conditions. Media Controls Media Controls allow you to easily navigate to next track, previous track, play, pause and volume control. "My Favorites" Hot Keys Access the folders, files, and Web pages you use most with one-touch “My Favorites” Keys. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Share your thoughts: Added: Wednesday, 26 Mar 2008 08:54 am G'day Trevor. Mate I wish you could get 2GB or Brian to d/load Thursday nite Tech show the next day.. as some days it takes 3/4 days to d/load.. Lou Abrahams, Lautieton add your comment: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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