Product Description
Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth - Keyboard and Mouse -
Customer Reviews:
If you are a Gamer, look elsewhere.......2007-12-31
I enjoy gaming. I have my computer hooked up to my 62" TV. I bought this combo so I could game in comfort. I am located about 5 feet from the BT receiver. The keyboard loses connection about every 3rd time and takes at least 3 seconds sometimes more to come out of sleep mode (which it goes into very quickly). You'd think with such a fast sleep mode setting it wouldn't suck batteries so bad. I have to replace the batteries every 3-4 days in both the keyboard and mouse. The mouse lags which makes it about impossible to play anything timed or MMO style. It works moderately well for just everyday stuff like checking email and surfing the web (if you can get past the poor battery life and disconnects). Hopefully someday a company will step up and make a combo that really works.
Works Very Well.......2007-11-28
Excellent product. Great battery life. Excellent range. Set up under Microsoft Vista was a breeze.
Tip #1: Discard the enclosed CDs and download the latest versions of IntelliType and IntelliPoint from Microsoft.
Tip #2: Rechargeable batteries work best in medium to high drain constant use items (they lose their charge over time even when not used). This is a low drain periodic use item, so you're better off with regular batteries.
Most comfortable keyboard.......2007-09-22
I bought this keyboard and mouse 2 years ago. It was love at first sight. The most comfortable keyboard I have ever worked on.
Boglárka
Go with a wireless Keyboard and Mouse from Logitech Instead.......2007-09-07
I have a fetish for Wireless Keyboards and Mice. I buy a new one every 3-4 months as new versions are released in the hopes of finding a better solution. I have never found the perfect combination.
Before purchasing this setup, I was using a Microsoft Keyboard with a Logitech MX1000 laser mouse. I loved the combo but the mouse stopped functioning.
I purchased this setup about 2 months ago. This is the second time I have owned the Microsoft Bluetooth setup. The first one was about 2 years ago and was the standard unit. Decided to go with the elite in the hope that the flaws in the original were resolved. I am sad to say they are not.
Let's start with the good.
1. The unit has great range for short term use. I can use it 10-12 feet away from the desk.
2. Nice large keyboard. The keyboard is definitely the positive with this kit. Great tactile feel to the keys.
Now to the bad.
1. Even though you can take the unit a long way from the receiver, it seems to mysteriously lose contact with the computer on a random basis. The problem has lessened by moving the receiver to the USB ports on my monitor but it still happens on occassion. 90% of the time, it is the keyboard but it can happen with the mouse too. Major pain.
2. Terrible delay on the keyboard when it has gone into standby...it can take 2 seconds for the keyboard to wake up. Annoying and no other keyboard I have used does this...including Microsoft's own non-bluetooth variety.
3. The mouse wheel stops functioning for no reason. Removing the mouse and reconnecting it or rebooting the machine fixes it.
4. If you need to remove and reconnect the mouse for the above reason, you must attach a mouse because the bluetooth discovery utility will not let you use the Tab key to select the mouse in the list of discovered devices. Simply bad UI.
The technology used in this package is just out of date. Microsoft needs to update it. The Logitech setups run rings around this as far as features go. They also have more reliable connectivity, less lag and a better price.
If you must have Bluetooth (not sure why you do), this is your best option. Otherwise, pick one of any of the competing Logitech devices and you will be happier.
Keyboard eats batteries.......2007-09-06
I put lithium batteries in both the mouse and keyboard when I got them back in March 2007. I have replaced the keyboard batteries 3 times, and 0 times for the mouse!!!
Keyboard also loses connection sometimes when I'm using it. I would expect this to be a bit more consistent. My wireless keyboard from Kensington for my other PC has none of these issues.
Product Description
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth is the world's first commercially available desktop solution that delivers breakthrough Bluetooth technology in a stylish, comfortable design. And because Bluetooth sets the standard bar for the emerging wireless world, your mouse and keyboard will work seamlessly easily with other Bluetooth-enabled compatible devices. What's more, it runs on the powerful and reliable Windows XP platform, giving all your devices access to the wealth of information on your PC.
Customer Reviews:
Horrible waste of money........2007-07-12
I don't even know where to begin with this thing - eats batteries, doesn't integrate well with the OS, limited Bluetooth implmentation that prevents using any other Bluetooth devices...need I go on.
All in all, Microsoft struck out with this thing. Now, to make matter worse, an update for Vista has just knocked mine off and it appears that it may be permanent. Not willing to rebuild my computer from the groud up to get it back online.
Nice design but too many problems.......2006-10-23
I have had this keyboard for over 6 months and am very disappointed. My first one simply stopped working. Microsoft replaced it without a fight. The second one is now having problems such as the space bar putting in two spaces instead of one. This is a real hassle when you realize how often you use the space bar. The range on the bluetooth is limited and that causes some problems. Sometime it doesn't work even though are only inches away. The mouse is has the biggest problem with distance. The keyboard seems to shut itself off if it isn't used for a few minutes. Then you type and nothing happens for about 20 keystrokes. That is anoying and time consuming. Finally, it took quite a while to get this to work with the built-in bluetooth transmitter for Dell. It works but it took hours to get it working. Who wants a bid Microsoft transmitter sticking out of your computer when you already bought a computer with it built in? The keyboard has lots of nice features but the downsides are simply too many. I will be replacing this keyboard soon with something else, even if I have to go back to a wired model.
A solid set - the harsh reviews are not justified.......2006-08-10
Do note that appearantly two versions of this set exist, both having identical names. It seems as if the sets released before 2005 suffer from many problems which have been taken care of with all new sets (released 2005 and later).
I will be reviewing the newer set.
The keyboard feels very solid and made of high quality material (high quality plastic). Pressing the buttons feels very good.
It has a 4-directional scrollwheel on the side which I don't find very useful but it works just fine. The reception seems to be very good. The only bad thing I can say is that if you stop using the keyboard for about half-an-hour it goes into power-save mode which implies that it takes the keyboard (and mouse) about 1-2 seconds to wake up. So there will be a short delay after not using them for a while (or upon turing the computer on), but I hardly find this a problem.
I did not notice any other problem whatsoever. No lag or any other negative effects. The keyboard works just like a wired one.
The mouse is quite big. It also has a 4-directional scroll wheel. Clicking the scrollwheel requires a lot of force (relatively for a mouse) which isn't the best thing in my opinion. The placement of the back/forward buttons on the mouse is not very natural as well. The mouse does not feel as smooth as other mice I have tried, including the optical wireless (not BT) mouse I have used before. It seems as if its refresh rate is inferior. This is not affected by the range, within 15 feet of the transciever the tracking is identical (my room does not allow me to test beyond that range). You get used to this however but this is the reason I only give it 4 stars.
I can't comment on battery life since I only have this set for a week, but so far I have had no problems. Setting up this set was very easy and intuitive, took me 5 minutes at most.
The BT dongle should be able to take care of other BT devices as well. I have previously used a generic BT dongle to communicate with my Nokia phone using PC suite. Unfortunately sometimes the connection is simply lost using Microsoft's dongle, I have no idea why but it just happens (though it does work most of the time). I took care of this by returning my old dongle back (so now I am using two dongles), but obviously this is not a proper solution. This might be a local problem, however, since most of the time the connection did work fine.
Overall, the keyboard gets 10/10, the mouse gets a 7.5/10 and the dongle gets 7.5/10.
The only real comparison to this set is Logitech's diNovo which also suffers from some problems and costs at least 50% more, so if you do need a BT desktop set this may be your best solution.
Not bad at all........2006-06-15
Anybody having trouble with this item, make sure you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed. They greatly improved BlueTooth support with SP2. I use the keyboard as my primary, and also as a travel keyboard for use with my BlueTooth-capable Dell Axim PDA. The only real complaint I have is that the mouse sleeps too quickly, and you have to fiddle to wake it up again. I would like to be able to turn off the sleep function. A tradeoff, I know, with battery life.
Good product, but there is room for improvement.......2005-12-22
The benefits are obvious - product maker usually mentions them in their summaries/reviews. So I'll just stick to two negative aspects of this. First of all, this keyboard and mouse eat through batteries like there's no tomorrow! I use them at work and go through 4 AA batteries every month or so. Secondly, the response time between me moving the mouse and cursor moving on the screen could use improvement. There's a tiny delay, especially if you haven't touched the device in a few minutes - maybe a second or two (but still feels weird/unnatural). Also, once in a while (but very rarely) it gets stuck sending a signal to the PC and while I'm in the middle of typing a "k" it'll keep printing "kkkkkkkk..." for a while, until I hit some other key or take out the batteries.
Otherwise, this is a good product. And with an unlimited supply of batteries at work, I'm very happy with it.
Product Description
The Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth is as much about form as it is about function, so it not only offers high performance, it looks and feels great. This desktop features "My Favorites" Keys, Enhanced F Keys, Hot Keys, F Lock Key, System Keys, and keyboard navigation with Tilt Wheel Technology. Plus, it's convenient for use with Media Center Edition PCs. Microsoft Hardware, making your everyday experiences extraordinary!
Customer Reviews:
Works great in the right place.......2005-09-07
I bought two of these units for use in conference rooms with projectors where distance from the computer is an issue. These operate, reliably, well in excess of 30 feet. The keyboard is too bulky, in my opinion, for normal use at a typical desk. The mouse works great anywhere, though. I would give it 5 stars except for the fact that after a couple of weeks the keyboard quit working and I had to re-install the keyboard software. I deducted 1 star for annoying me. I am using these with a Dell desktop compter and the USB external reciever. The side to side scrolling ability of the mouse wheel is great; you don't have to search for the, sometimes tiny, scroll button on the screen.
Product Description
Give your desktop the very best. This stylish set offers the pinnacle of performance, technology, and comfort. Bluetooth wireless technology provides you with the best power and reliability, and the Wireless Optical Mouse with tilt wheel gives you worry-free accuracy.Free yourself from the hassle of wires with the most advanced cable replacement technology available. Bluetooth products let you wirelessly sync and transfer files, music, and pictures between all kinds of supported devices, eliminating cables and clutter from your desktop.Scroll every which way. Now you can scroll horizontally as well as vertically through documents and Web pages. The entire wheel tilts, acts as a button, and reacts smoothly to your speed.Microsoft Bluetooth keyboards work seamlessly with Media Center PC, so you can easily control your computer and home entertainment center from up to 30 feet away. Wirelessly enjoy a wide range of digital entertainment, including music, movies, photos, and TV - all from the comfort of your couch.Optical technology refers to the use of an optical sensor to track mouse movement, rather than the traditional use of mechanical parts. As a result, optical mouse products work on most surfaces and offer you better durability, increased speed and accuracy, and consistent performance.Enjoy easy access to your favorite music, video clips, and media programs with the press of a key.
Product Description
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth is the world's first commercially available desktop solution that delivers breakthrough Bluetooth technology in a stylish, comfortable design. And because Bluetooth sets the standard bar for the emerging wireless world, your mouse and keyboard will work seamlessly easily with other Bluetooth-enabled compatible devices. What's more, it runs on the powerful and reliable Windows XP platform, giving all your devices access to the wealth of information on your PC.
Product Description
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth is the world's first commercially available desktop solution that delivers breakthrough Bluetooth technology in a stylish, comfortable design. And because Bluetooth sets the standard bar for the emerging wireless world, your mouse and keyboard will work seamlessly easily with other Bluetooth-enabled compatible devices. What's more, it runs on the powerful and reliable Windows XP platform, giving all your devices access to the wealth of information on your PC.
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