Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2 (69A-00001)

List Price: $99.95 Discount Price: $42.98

Features:

• Zoom Slider gives you one-touch access to the photo tools you use most
• Special My Favorites keys let you instantly bring up the photos, folders, files and Web pages you use most
• Rest your hands in comfort on the cushioned palm rest
• Media Center controls your media activities by touching a key
• Enhanced function keys perform common commands from your keyboard

Accessories:
Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard	Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite

Customer Reviews:

Too many missed keystrokes and too big [Posted on 2008-05-31]
Had it for a month and this is the least pleased I've been with a keyboard. It misses far too many keystrokes (the receiver is close by), I end up stomping on combo keys and double checking everything. And the keyboard is unexpected long, longer than any I've owned previous. It was not something I thought I needed to check, but my kb drawer will not easily accommodate this kb. The keys themselves feel quite nice, as others have mentioned. In every other respect I think this thing is abysmal and I have put it away.

The included mouse is a bit clunky, but I bought it intending to keep my logitech mouse.

Why did I buy it? I bought the 6000 v2 at Staples because the guy told me they were slashed down to $30. Who could say no to that price compared to the $99 suggested retail, and it looked great on the box. Now I know why they were dumping them so cheap.

Not nearly consistent enough [Posted on 2008-06-06]
I've had two of these. first did not work and the second died this month after 14 months of owning it.

it's a really nice little system when it works. Very comfortable and all, but after 12 months the mouse started sticking, there was a wireless response delay, and finally it just quit altogether.

i would not buy this item if I could do it again.

Works well with the Wii [Posted on 2008-06-15]
You need to get your Wii online and buy the brouser for $5.00. You will find it under channels. Then you will find the need for a keyboard. This one works great. Just plug the adapter into one of the USB ports on the Wii and sync.

Poor wireless connection a deal killer [Posted on 2008-06-20]
I like everything about this keyboard except for the fact that it starts dropping random letters if I type reasonably quickly. I've tried various placements of the wireless base as well as replacing the batteries, but the problem hasn't gone away, and is extremely annoying since I don't enjoy having to retype everything twice. I find this unacceptable given that my 5-year-old Logitech wireless keyboard has never had this issue (I've heard Bluetooth gives more reliable connections, but given my Logitech experience, I can't excuse Microsoft's poor performance in this regard).

It's a shame, since ergonomically it's ideal for me. The keys are soft, light, quiet and yet substantial, and I actually like the way the keys are tilted away from you, encouraging better wrist posture I guess. I also like the gentle curve better than the full-on "ergonomic" layout that Microsoft also sells. The mouse on the other hand is so-so. It feels very chunky and not particularly accurate, although it doesn't appear to suffer the same poor connection issues as the keyboard. I'd like to give this product a much better rating, but the basic failure to handle fast typing accurately is pretty much a deal-killer for me.

This is one POS... [Posted on 2008-07-03]
I bought the Laser Desktop 6000v2 hoping it would be better, but sure enough, this is the keyboard from hell.

I have the wireless receiver infront of me, and if I moved it 5-10" away from the receiver , it will not work. So much for the wireless part.

Now comes the mouse, right click would have some crazy delay or no click at all, battery brand new and mouse infront of the receiver.

I am about to cry, but the function on the keyboard, like music , volume placement I like.

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