Product Description
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0 - This keyboard&mouse combination features wireless technology for increased freedom and less clutter. The wireless keyboard features a comfort curved design that helps your hands rest in a more natural position. The wireless mouse features optical technology, which offers increased precision that won't degrade over time due to a dirty mouse ball!
Customer Reviews:
So far, so good.......2007-12-31
I purchased this product to use with my laptop when my laptop is plugged into my television. This way, I can watch movies from my laptop on the television or play computer games on the big screen.
I had a few moments of trouble setting up the mouse and keyboard, but quickly realized I had to first associate them with the base unit. Since then, everything has so far worked seamlessly and I'm quite happy.
Great set.......2007-12-29
The first time i received the keyboard, it was a wrong set. it was for Canadian/French set. i contact the company, they were very happy to send me a new one plus the fee sticker to ship back the old one.
The keyboard works great. Make sure there are nothing in the way of the receiver and the device or else you will loose connection during your usage.
It's compatible with Vista.
Excellent one .......2007-12-27
I got this for a good deal during thanks giving from amazon. It is really easy to use and ergonomic. But however the CD that came along with the product had some installation problems. I had to download the software from intelli software but that was easy again. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to live in a wireless world. :)
take care guys
karthik
Takes patience to use with Vista.......2007-12-26
I got this set for christmas and so far it has been a decent combo, although, getting it up and running in Vista Ultimate was a pain in the neck. Be sure to uninstall any previous keyboard/mouse drivers ahead of time or there are some conflicts that will prevent you from getting it installed right. I did manage to get it working, but whenever I restart my computer now I get an error code when windows boots.
Also, when I installed the drivers for the set, it made me uninstall Kensington MouseWorks which I use for my trackball which is unacceptable.
In all, you cant beat the price tag, but I would look somewhere else if your running Vista.
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000 (3.0) Silver PS2/USB Mac/Win.......2007-12-25
I have found it to be slow to respond. Not all the hot keys deliver what they are they are supposed to. If I had this information prior to the purchase, I would not have bought it
Average customer rating:
- Disappointed
- Beware of the 666 cordless set!
- works as discribed
- All that it should be!
- Terrible keyboard/mouse
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Product Features:
- System Requirements - Mac OS X v10.2x-10.4x or higher, Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Pro x64 Edition, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows 2000 SP4 or higher, 30 MB free minimal, CD-ROM Drive and USB Port
- Includes two AA alkaline batteries for Keyboard and two AA alkaline batteries for mouse. Typical battery life 6 months for keyboard, 6 months for mouse.
- Keyboard Dimensions (Length x Width x Depth/Height) - 17.9 x 10.7 x 1.45 inches (455 x 271 x 36.9 mm) (Width includes palm rest, Depth/Height is with tilt legs extended)
- Mouse Dimensions (Length x Width x Depth/Height) - 4.68 x 2.55 x 1.52 inches (119 x 64.8 x 38.7 mm)
- Receiver Dimensions (Length x Width x Depth/Height) - 4.72 inches x 3.15 x 1.13 inches (120 x 80.0 x 28.7 mm) / Receiver Cable Length 60 inches (1524 millimeters )
ASIN: B00094OT36
Release Date: 2005-04-01
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Product Description
Navigate with ease, free from wire clutter with the included optical mouse and enjoy one-touch access to e-mail. Navigate with better speed, accuracy and reliability, the optical sensor tracks movement on nearly any surface without the hassle of clogged mouse parts. With the touch of a button you can easily access your favorite music, video clips and media programs.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2007-12-27
The item is not what I waited. I disappointed because I use this keyboard close from my laptop and sometimes the signal is lost, I don't know why the signal is fall. The keyboard is big and it can't use it from afar to your computer. I'm very disappointed
Beware of the 666 cordless set!.......2007-12-27
After approximately nine months, my faithful Logitech MX3200 Cordless Laser set stopped working dependably due to age and extensive use (and nine months is not a long time for a keyboard and mouse, but nowadays manufacturers are not making products that last a long as they used to anymore, and I won't complain too much about it here). Specifically, the keyboard no longer accurately typed my character inputs. I would type on it, and the keyboard would lag, and then miss some of my stokes, so it became a challenge to type accurately. I decided that I couldn't continue using the keyboard, so I searched for a replacement.
I went to local stores, and I found it hard to find a wired keyboard to replace my old set, so I ended up settling on another wireless device. Since I just wanted the basics this time (no bells and whistles, just solid usage), I decided to go with the Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard 1.1, since it was the least expensive for me. I tested the keys on the store display model, and I found them to be perfect for my use. I type quickly, and on the MX3200, the keys were perfect at first, but got very stiff over time. I wanted a keyboard that had a good spring to the keys, but wasn't too firm to push down. It also didn't hurt that the whole set only took four AA batteries (two for the keyboard, and two for the mouse).
When I got the product home, I set it up just like the manual said: I installed the software first, then I plugged everything in. Software installation was SLOOOOWWWWWW. I am used to Logitech products, and the drivers for them are usually a little slow to install, but I could have installed the drivers for Logitech twice over in the time to install the drivers for this set. I don't understand why the install was so long because the keyboard does not have any advanced functions in it. After the installation finally completed, I tried to type with the keyboard and got nothing. The mouse was working, but not the keyboard. I troubleshot the device and found out that only the mouse was paired to the receiver, and not the keyboard. So I manually paired the mouse and keyboard to the receiver and then they worked. Why couldn't Microsoft have sent the set pre-paired like almost every other wireless desktop manufacturer does?
Then when I tried to use the set, I noticed it acted strange. I took a quick look at the settings, and that revealed that even though I had chosen "Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard" as the device (and this is the label that was on it), the installation chose a completely different wireless combo as the device, and the keysets were all wrong. After I reselected my device, the set started working.
My initial review of the product was going to be "good but not great," but as I was typing my review with the keyboard, when I pressed the caps lock key, I saw my screen flash, and two of the programs I had open, including my browser, were gone. I was perplexed; I wanted to know where my screen just disappeared to. So I pressed the caps lock key again. My taskbar disappeared, and my computer asked me if I wanted to shut down. I was completely surprised.
I decided to restart my system to see if it was just a glitch. After the restart, I tested every function button on the device. Everything worked fine. So I went back to my browser and I started surfing the net again. About five minutes afterwords, I got a notice on my screen that said that the wireless signal quality was low. I had the keyboard and the mouse in the direct line-of-sight with the receiver, and the batteries were brand new.
I packaged the keyboard, mouse, and receiver up and took them back to the store. This set did not only not work properly, it messed up the functioning of my computer in ways that were remarkable. I just bought it, and it gave me more trouble in one hour than my old Logitech gave me in the whole nine months that I had it. In fact, I would have done better to keep my old keyboard and mouse than to use this one. I am very disappointed with this set, and I would advise any prospective buyers to stay away from it, unless you want a possessed keyboard and mouse combo that does whatever it wants to.
works as discribed.......2007-11-15
it works as it said it would but do not seem to work on all plug and plays
All that it should be!.......2007-11-13
We bought this for a business application. It is working out well - have no complaints at all!
Terrible keyboard/mouse.......2007-11-09
I agree with the comments on the key changes and on the mouse. Used mine for a few weeks, and then the mouse started 'going' bad. 10 clicks and it might finally 'click'. @@
I had read all these reviews and still tried it...I suggest a different one. Am now trying a Logitech S510.
Rho
Product Description
MICROSOFT K48-00019 - Add wireless freedom, stylish design, and advanced one-touch functionality to your desktop! The Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro provides customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. Comfort and performance never looked so good! Interface - USB 2.0 - 1.1 or PS/2 OS Compatibility - Windows Me or Mac OS 10.1 to 10.3 (excluding Mac OS X)
Amazon.com Product Description
Add wireless freedom, stylish looks, and one-touch features to your desktop with the Wireless Optical Desktop Pro keyboard and mouse combination. This desktop package features customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. The Wireless MultiMedia keyboard's split, gently sloped shape encourages a natural hand, wrist, and forearm position for maximum comfort. Also, your digital media activities are within easy reach--start, play, and navigate music and video clips with the touch of a button. Customizable hot keys let you quickly start Messenger, Mail, Internet, and Calculator programs. And get one-touch access to files stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music folders in Windows. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard--press a button to open, close, and save documents, send and forward e-mails, put the computer to sleep, log off, and more. Press the F LOCK key to toggle between standard and enhanced function key commands.
The mouse's wider, clear scroll wheel allows you to comfortably move through documents and Web pages quickly without clicking the scroll bar. Accelerated scrolling reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel, saving you time and effort. And the optical sensor replaces your mouse ball, for accuracy and precision--no mouse pad needed. It's ambidextrous, too--whether you control it with your right or left hand, the wireless optical mouse is shaped for comfort.
Both the keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. The pair comes with a three-year warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Keep on typin'!.......2007-12-26
Batteries last longer than the claim of 6 months, so I can keep typing without gettin' tangled up in mouse/keyboard wires! Ergonomic set-up is definitely a plus...no carpal tunnel for me!
I LIKE MY WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE COMBO.......2007-12-18
I took the keyboard out of the box and went right to work. I'd used wireless pointers before, but not keyboards. It got my laptop off my lap, and worked from across the room with my son's desktop. I recommended them to co-workers, and some bought their own. The mouse is a little big to call "portable", but I still take it around the house.Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro
Nice design, no range.......2007-12-08
Ive gone through three of these. The first one I had (prolly a first generation) was great. It had a decent, but not outstanding range, and I do like the design. When it died I got a second that was faulty. The keys would only register if you placed the receiver an inch from the keyboard. The third wasn't much better. It barely registered the signal when the receiver and the keyboard were in very close proximity and would still miss keys. I went ahead and got a Logitech wireless split keyboard and like it much better. It has a nice solid feel to it, and will consistently register keystrokes from over 3-4 feet away, something none of my MS keyboard would have ever done.
Id give it more stars for the design, but a well designed wireless keyboard with no range is kinda like a beautifully designed car with no engine. They're nice to look at, but cant perform their primary purpose.
Awesome.......2007-11-02
It came just in time, before I could crash my computer. I love the wireless keyboard and mouse. Brand new
Nice fix for too many wires, plus good product design.......2007-10-31
The MS Wireless Optical Desktop Pro helped solve a wire clutter problem, hooking up a keyboard and mouse to my laptop. My wife and I like the ergonomic split keyboard. It's very smooth and quiet in operation. What is really nice is the mouse. It has great features (a magnification button on the side, which is very nice for websites with small print). Plus, the scroll wheel can move from side to side, so you can scroll horizontally as well as the standard vertical scroll (no more going to the bottom of the screen to grab the little box and drag it left or right). Finally, clicking the scroll wheel (pressing down) will give you mini-windows of all open applications, which you can then click on. It's an improved version of the old ALT-TAB combination keyboard command. The mouse has a very smooth scrolling action, very precise feel to it. All in all, a very nice product that also claims improved battery life.
Product Description
Enjoy one-touch access to your favorite digital music. Use customizable function keys to open applications, files, and folders instantly. Experience unmatched precision and control on surfaces where ordinary optical mice can't go. Includes programmable buttons and a tilt wheel for vertical and horizontal scrolling, one-touch zoom, and Windows Flip 3D. Use convenient buttons on the left side of the keyboard to control your browser and navigate Web pages.
Customer Reviews:
Great!.......2007-12-22
I ordered this product for someone else & they love it! Battery usage is low & product works great.
Won't Work Beyond 6 Feet.......2007-12-18
I bought this keyboard to use with my home theater pc. At first I thought it didn't work at all then, by chance, I was using it standing near the PC and it worked. After calling tech support I confirmed that this uses the 27 MHz band which gives you a max distance from the receiver of 6 feet.
I carefully searched the product info on the logitech web site and nowhere does it mention this limitation
It's one thing to sell a product that has a certain limitation. It's another thing all together to do so without telling you about it.
Love it.......2007-11-06
I took a chance and purchased this product with no review available. And, I love it! Keyboard is light, keys on the keyboard are spaced slightly so there is no accidental hitting of the wrong key, and mouse is comfortable. I would 100% recommend.
Product Description
The Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks is designed for comfort and mobility. Rubber side grips and a sculpted shape provide secure control, while the compact size and storable micro-receiver make the mouse easy to transport. Secure 2.4 GHz digital cordless plus a high-definition optical sensor helps this mouse perform reliably whether you're on the road or in your living room.
Amazon.com Product Description
Ergonomic comfort on the go.
The Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks is designed for comfort and mobility. Rubber side grips and a sculpted shape provide secure control, while the compact size and storable micro-receiver make the mouse easy to transport. Secure 2.4 GHz digital cordless plus a high-definition optical sensor helps this mouse perform reliably whether you're on the road or in your living room.
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Storable Micro-Receiver
50% smaller than before, the USB micro-receiver fits inside the mouse, turning it on when removed, off when stored. Enjoy up to 6 months battery life. |
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High-Definition Optical
1,000-dpi resolution is 2.5 times more responsive than standard optical, to deliver the precision you need while you're on the move. |
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Side-to-Side Scrolling + Zoom
Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom makes it easier to view digital photos and spreadsheets. Zoom in and out, or scroll horizontally and verticallyâinstantly! |
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Package Contents
- Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
- 2.4 GHz micro-receiver
- Installation guide
- 2 AAA batteries
- 3-year limited hardware warranty
Specifications
IBM or compatible PC
- Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, or Windows Vista (requires Internet connection)
- USB port
Macintosh system
- Mac OS X 10.2.8+
- USB port
Customer Reviews:
Great but..........2007-12-19
CONS: Bluetooth receiver broke clean in half while attached to laptop (bent like a stick of gum!)! Most likely due to placing it in laptop bag with receiver still attached.
PROS: Excellent battery life, range, optical performance/response, ergonomics, size, style, value.
BOTTOM LINE: Always *stow* your receiver while you travel *inside* the mouse! Don't leave connected to USB port on computer!
A great little mouse.......2007-12-08
I bought this mouse for my wife. It is very neat and trouble free. She doesn't always remember to shut it off - but the batteries are still going strong after several weeks.
It works for me.......2007-12-03
This mouse works Ok for me. It is easy to handle and the functions are what I expected from description, besides is light and has a good price. I bought a tiny bag to carry on.
Love it - bought two........2007-11-21
I was very happy with this mouse. Small but works great.
I bought one for my desktop and another for my laptop.
Reasonable price on Amazon. Love the onboard storage
for the USB transmitter and it's small size. Works much
better than the laser mouse I use at work. Would highly
recommend.
No replacement parts from Logitech.......2007-11-08
I bought this mouse for my daughter. She lost the little transmitter. Logitech doesn't carry/sell replacements, so the mouse is useless. I call this poor customer/technical support.
Product Description
The Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse gives you enhanced operation at a distance. It operates with PC and Macintosh platforms, through USB orPS/2 ports. Includes IntelliPoint mouse software, for full functionality and programmable buttons. Enhanced Microsoft Optical Technology delivers accuracy and precision with an average of more than six months of battery life
Customer Reviews:
One blind mouse.......2007-12-02
This mouse sucks! That is the nicest way I can put it. I would have given it 1 star, but it does technically work. I hate the way that it feels. I know that this is personal preference, but my husband and my daughter do also. It is hesitant to move around the screen, but the worst part is the scroll function. Maybe I should rephrase that and call it the scroll malfunction. It takes forever to get from the top to the bottom of the page and you have to keep clicking it. That is the most irritating part of using it. Mine had to be directly in front of the receiver in order to work right and for that you might as well get one with a cord. Basically this thing had to go. I replaced it with the Logitech MediaPlay Cordless Mouse and it is doing great. All of the features function perfectly. Take it from me, this one is not worth the trouble.
Excellent mouse for the average user........2007-09-14
I have had this mouse for a few months now and I am completely pleased with it. The response is excellent and has very fluid movement. The only problem I have with it is the range. My mouse sits on top of my tower when I use it, and for some reason that cuts the range down drastically. If I set it anywhere else the range is perfectly fine. This mouse take 2 AA batteries, and I noticed that when I take one of them out, the mouse still works! I find it very odd, but beneficial if I only have one battery lying around when I need a new one. Overall, this is a great mouse for someone who doesn't care about all the frills of expensive mouses. I recommend it to anyone.
Do not buy.......2007-05-21
Wife bought me this product to use worked fine for about a month. Then it started quiting after looking up some information on the net i came to the conclustion your money is better spent on a more expensive mouse since this mouse will not last you out. Evenually i figured to remove the cover from the reciver. Doing this offered me the ablitiy to atleast temporatly use the mouse, but considering what i know form electronices a small thin piece of plastic should not make that much of a differance. It is a very bad mouse and if another similer mouse cost 5 dollors more just pay the 5 dollars for a better mouse. This is the worest mouse i have ever purchased.
Fixed my wheel.......2007-01-08
The mouse is pretty normal, and inexpensive. The mouse is small for my XL hand size. I didn't like the remote receiver configuration, should have gotten one for a laptop. I totally didn't like the intermittent wheel operation. At first I thought it was my system or the internet. Then I read some reviews here. I took the mouse apart and cleaned the optical device (with the bottom of my t-shirt) and it is working fine now.
Drives you nuts.......2006-12-09
The scroll wheel has such a bad lag time in responding I disabled vertical scrolling altogether! This mouse is driving me nuts.
And yes, I did take apart and apply said 'fix' for the wheel. Alas, it didn't work very well.
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
The HP Bluetooth PC Card Mouse combines all the advantages of a wireless optical mouse in a PC card form factor. The innovative design of the HP Bluetooth PC card Mouse eliminates all the hassles associated with carrying, charging and connecting a standard corded or wireless mouse.Storing neatly inside the PC card slot of your HP Business notebook, the HP Bluetooth PC Card Mouse charges automatically (when the notebook is powered on) so there is no need for cumbersome cables or batteries. Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for dongles thereby leaving your USB ports free for other usage.With its sleek design and integrated "kickstand", the HP Bluetooth PC Card Mouse provides all the ease of use you would expect from a standard optical mouse. Gently open the kickstand to activate the mouse, and use the low-profile HP Bluetooth PC Card Mouse..
Customer Reviews:
Ipod Radio... wonderfull stuff!!!.......2007-12-11
The Ipod radio is really wonderfull, and very esay to use and carry. I'm very glad.
HP Bluetooth Pc Card Mouse - Great invention!!!.......2007-11-17
I was a bit skeptical about this product before purchasing it. It may appear that it would be uncomfortable in your hand due to its edges and angle. But it works and feels great. No more bulky mouse stuck in my bookbag. It is quick and easy, recharges and stores in the laptop. The only improvement that I could think of is a scroll wheel of some sort. They will probably come out with it someday. But even with out it is a great product. I highly recomment this mouse.
Portable, Compact But a Little Quirky.......2007-10-11
I purchased this bluetooth PCMCIA card mouse to use with a new tablet PC. It is a wonderful design and allows the perfect way to stow and charge a portable wireless mouse. It is light, compact and easy to use. It would be perfect if only it did not lose connection with the laptop from time to time. I have used Bluetooth keyboards and mice before and this mouse suffers from the same signal stability issues that my previously owned devices did. Sometimes it fails to connect right away, when I first activate the mouse (by flipping down the kickstand at the bottom of the device). It eventually connects and usually works fine for several minutes. However, if I let the mouse sit for a few minutes, allowing it to go into power conservation mode, it sometimes has a hard time connecting to the laptop again. I have removed the Bluetooth drivers and reinstalled. I have used the standard Windows Bluetooth drivers and also tried the custom drivers downloaded from the HP website. The results are always the same. The odd thing is that both the laptop and this Bluetooth card mouse are made by HP. I would like to think that HP would utilize better quality control when marketing a device that proudly carries their namesake. Still, this mouse provides an excellent way to stow and carry an always charged pointing device. I am giving it 4 stars because of its wonderful design and perfect portability. I believe that anyone considering this mouse should realize that it is not suitable as a normal, full-time pointing device. It is a perfect backup mouse for those times when you are on the road and do not have another pointing device available. If you need an extremely portable device that can be stowed in the laptop itself, while its internal battery is charged from the voltage supplied by the PCMCIA card slot, and also allowing a completely wireless alternative to using the laptop trackpad, this mouse is a pretty good investment. I mostly blame the Bluetooth wireless technology itself for the connection problems. Until the Bluetooth wireless technology matures (if ever), I feel that this mouse performs just as well as any other Bluetooth wireless mouse on the market. As far as rating this device for convenience and style, you just can't get any better.
Almost exactly what I've wanted........2007-10-07
I am very happy with the HP Bluetooth Card Mouse. It stores nicely in the PCMCIA slot of my laptop and stays charged up and ready to use whenever I'm on the go. The only thing I wish it had is a scroll wheel. Although nothing in the description mentioned a wheel, I was hoping the 1/4 inch strip between the buttons would scroll when I slid my finger up and down. Too bad -- I'm addicted to the wheel on my desktop mouse. That would be a cool feature. But overall, I am extremely pleased. No dongle to break. No batteries to replace. No clunky wires to drag out. And my coworkers keep saying, "What is that? That is so cool!"
I did have a bit of trouble installing it, but that was more the fault of my HP Laptop (NC6230). It had an HP proprietary Bluetooth interface that wouldn't install the mouse. Once I got the standard Bluetooth interface installed (with help from the HP Website) installing the mouse was a breeze.
Nice concept, but works *only* on hard, flat surfaces.......2007-09-30
Travel mice are intended for, well, traveling, when often not even a desk is available, so you end using your mouse on whatever vaguely flat surface is handy: the arm rest of a chair, the seat next to you, your pant leg, etc.. Most travel mice do just fine with these surfaces, but not this one.
As an example, I was just trying to use the PC card mouse on the wide armrest of one of those comfy chairs at Starbucks. It worked okay while I was just moving the cursor around, but as soon as I clicked, it went haywire. The problem is that when you click, you press down on the mouse (obviously), which presses into the surface it's on. If it's a soft surface, it deforms a bit.
On a normal mouse, this wouldn't be an issue, since the hard shell keeps the surface a constant distance from the little camera on the bottom of the mouse (near the red light), which detects motion. But on this mouse, the only thing keeping the surface away from the camera is the front edge of the card and the kickstand. If you're on a hard surface, that's fine, but on something soft, the surface squishes closer to the camera lens whenever you click. The mouse sees this as motion, so the cursor jumps 20 or 30 pixels with each click, making it totally unusable on anything but very firm surfaces.
As long as you have a desktop nearby, the mouse works as advertised, but I don't see it as a replacement for a travel mouse (especially since it has no scroll wheel). It's handy for emergencies, though, when all you've brought is your laptop, with the mouse safely tucked inside.
Product Description
Built for maximum performance, designed for maximum style! Get everything you've always wanted with a keyboard and mouse in one package - wireless freedom, stylish looks, and one-touch features. With customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a cool design, it is the all-in-one desktop solution. Performance and style look better than ever.
Amazon.com Product Description
Add wireless freedom, stylish looks, and one-touch features to your desktop with the Wireless Optical Desktop Pro keyboard and mouse combination. This desktop package provides customizable keys, optical mouse technology, and a sleek, low-profile design. Also, your digital media activities are within easy reach--start, play, and navigate music and video clips with the touch of a button. Customizable hot keys let you quickly start Messenger, e-mail, Internet, and Calculator programs. And get one-touch access to files stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music folders in Windows. Perform common tasks right from your keyboard--press a button to open, close, save, send, and forward e-mails, put the computer to sleep, log off, and more. Press the F LOCK key to toggle between the standard and enhanced function key commands.
The mouse's wider, clear scroll wheel allows you to comfortably move through documents and Web sites quickly without clicking the scroll bar. Accelerated scrolling reacts to how quickly you roll the wheel, saving you time and effort. And the optical sensor replaces your mouse ball, for accuracy and precision--no mouse pad needed. It's ambidextrous, too--whether you control it with your right or left hand, the Wireless Optical Mouse is shaped for comfort.
Both the keyboard and mouse work within six feet of the included receiver, even if your computer is out of sight. The Wireless Optical Desktop Pro comes with a three-year warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Great product.......2007-07-04
Completely pleased with this product, works just as described. The quick link keys on the top of it are extremely useful. I had the wired version of it before for a few years and I spilled a drink in it, so I replaced it with the wireless model. I am absolutely pleased with this purchase.
Very good purchase for the buck.......2005-09-10
everything from shipment to my use of this product is very well. the distance you can use this is great too. the picture quality is not the absolute best but what is perfect in this world anyways? i recommend you purchase if under 45.00 dollars.
I can't get why some people are not satisfyed.......2004-01-23
Ok, let me start by saying that like most other human beings I don't like Microsoft, but lets not allow this to prevent us from judging a product objectively.
This keyboard-mouse combo does exactly what it should do, nothing less, but a few things more.
The keyboard is excellent. Reception is perfect, and the extra multimedia keys work well and are programmable with the supplied drivers. The fact that the CAPS/NUMLOCK lights are on the receiver haven't bothered me a bit so far.
The mouse is simple yet efficient. It does what it should, a bit heavy and most be used from a shorter range than the keyboard (but still surpasses the 6-foot specification), but other than that very good.
Installation couldn't be easier, unless you're a complete newbie to computers. Battery life is good, channel switching is possible (though I didn't need it at all), and the design looks great.
The price is very cheap, what more do you need?
Very recommended.
DO NOT BUY!.......2004-01-09
The design of this keyboard is HORRENDOUS. I have many gripes.
1. THE MOST ANNOYING THING IN THE WORLD: F-lock key. I do not even use Microsoft Office/Outlook or whatever program those buttons are for. I would not WANT to use them. Every time I power up my computer, I have to press the F-lock button.
2. The function buttons are grouped in threes, and instead of F1 F2 F3 etc being on the top of each key, it is on the side. The crappy software shortcuts are printed on the top of each key. I would not mind if the keys were grouped in 4 as is normal, but with groups of 3, I find myself constantly having to look at the key to know which one it is - and I have to look at the SIDE of the key to tell!
3. NO LIGHTS. Well, there -are- lights, but they are not on the keyboard. They are on the hub. I do not understand the logic of this. Who the hell looks at the hub? I keep my hub on the desk and never look at it. This means that you cannot tell whether F-lock, scroll lock, CAPS lock, or num lock are on unless you look at the hub - and it uses some sort of code that I don't understand. There's an "A" light, a "1" light, and a "F" light, but they do not light up as expected. When I press F lock, the F button does not go on...
4. The keyboard seems to decide that, if you have been holding in a key for too long, you are done, so it shuts off. This is particularly annoying for games with WASD movement, as W will often be held in, but you have to keep pressing it every few seconds or the keyboard will turn it off.
5. Range. It says 6 feet, but it is not. It is 1 foot. I have no idea why they say 6 feet, it doesn't work that far, even with nothing in the way.
6. Insert has been moved up as a 2nd function of Print Screen, and Home/End/PgUp/PgDn are in a strange arrangement. Delete is double size. Arrow buttons have been moved down and to the left, causing absolute chaos when trying to find the arrows. I rarely look at my keyboard, and having to look to find the arrow keys slows me down.
I have no problem with the mouse, except that it is next to impossible to add/remove batteries. The slot for batteries is very tight and I actually pierced the plastic wrapping for my batteries on the edge of the hole. I tried putting the battery in every which way. It did not fit. You have to PUSH it in. There is also a problem with the scroll wheel. I can't quite figure out exactly why it's annoying, but I think it's because of the slippery grip, it makes me have to push down on the scroll wheel to move it. I'm used to just pushing it around with ease.
Conclusion: For a new/amateur computer user who uses many Microsoft products such as Office and Outlook, you are in for a treat, because this keyboard is made just for you and nobody else. If, however, you do not fall into this category, this keyboard will be useless to you. It is horrendous for gamers (especially!), touch-typists, fast typists, programmers, or people who type a lot. Or basically anyone who is comfortable with the standard keyboard layout.
On the upside, it's wireless... which is why I still use it. But for a wireless keyboard, it's CRAP. ABSOLUTE FILTH.
Another horrible idea from our friends at Microsoft.
Bad reception........2004-01-04
I received this as a gift. I am happy I haven't spent any money on this one. It has a sleek design and it works fine if you are within 1 feet to your computer. If you want to get a little far, it becomes useless.What is the point of having it wireless if you have to stay next to your computer.Really bad reception. I am trying to watch a movie couple feet away from my computer and I cannot use the keyboard or mouse to control. I tried everything. I took the communication part as close as I could, still I had to bring the keyboard almost next to it. I used brand new batteries hoping that was the problem, but unfortunately it was the useless microsoft product.
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