Wireless Optcl Dsktp 700 English Na HDwr

List Price: $32.99 Discount Price: $21.99

Features:

• System Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.x - 10.3.x

Customer Reviews:

Well, they work [Posted on 2007-06-26]
Well people, this unit costs the same amount of money (keyboard+mouse conbo) as it costs to buy a ligitech wireless mouse. I replace my optical mouse and keyboard came with my HP desktop with this unit.



The wireless keyboard works on 2 AA batteries and the mouse works on 2 AAA batteries. They have auto off feature so they are not on when your computer is on idle mode. You don't have to worry about forgetting to turn them off and using your batteries over night. When you haven't used your computer for a while, the mouse and the keyboard will be unresponsive because they switch to standby mode. So instead of moving the mouse, you must click on it once before it turns back on from its standby mode. The keyboard turns back on whenever you hit any key.



This is a brand name keyboard plus mouse with a very good price and it works well. I'm happy with it. For the best result, you should only keep your keyboard no farther than six feet away from USB base.



Enjoy!

experiment in wireless keyboards [Posted on 2007-06-30]
After sneezing red wine into my Mac keyboard I needed another and thought I'd go wireless. I chose the cheapest which happened to be a Microsoft model 700, but it was compatible with Mac(s)
The first thing was an intermittent failure of the space bar, requiring me to go back and insert spaces. I contacted MS excellent customer service and after a few questions the man told me he was sending me another keyboard (btw, the wireless mouse works OK; the new one, see below)
The replacement keyboard was dead. ie, I could not get it to communicate. with the computer. I got an email followup from MS (amazing, Apple!) asking if all ok. I said no, but I've gone back to wired, tks very muich, I'd written off the experience.
He then sent me the next most expensive combo, which works OK. Thanks, MS.
So, I rate MS consumer relations 6+, the product, 3+. First, there is no light on the caps lock key so as a non-touch typist I frequently wind up with a string of unintended caps. Second, the mouse wheel is sometimes very sensitive, sometimes non-responsive and doesn't scroll worth a damn.

Decent little keyboard [Posted on 2007-07-03]
This keyboard is pretty much what I expected... simple and basic, and does the job. My only complaint is that the keys are a little springloaded, but that is only a drawback in my personal opinion as I like keys that are a little looser -- long nails and weak wrists, I guess :-). I am thrilled to have wireless options on my desktop now - streamlines the mess and allows me to hand the keyboard and mouse to people visiting my desk for consultation, etc.

Poor range for mouse [Posted on 2007-08-03]
One of these reviewers said something about failing to live up to its advertised 6 foot range, and having difficulty at 4 feet. While I don't find anything about a 6 foot range in the product description, the fact is that my mouse becomes totally intermittent when I get more than six INCHES from the receiver module. So instead of the clutter of the wire from my mouse on my desktop, I have the clutter of the wire from the receiver! But if you keep that receiver right next to your keyboard and about six inches or closer to the mouse, all seems to work just fine. As a matter of fact, I still prefer this combo over my hardwired stuff.

Junk receiver [Posted on 2008-02-15]
The wireless operation is indeed rated to 6 feet according to the included documentation. But it's really no good for over a few feet. Even then the slightest obstruction (like my knee) will block the signal. The mouse and keyboard themselves are of OK quality, although some keys stick. The real sticking point is the erratic range of the wireless signal. Buy something else.

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