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Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 3000 USB Port

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 3000 USB Port


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Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE

List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $57.54
You Save: $2.45 (4%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 2322

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
nv:Device Type: Wireless Mouse
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Tracking Method: Laser
Scrolling Capability: Yes
Vertical Scroll: Yes
Keyboard Type: Wireless
Keys: 105
Warranty: 3 years warranty

MPN: XVA-00001
Model: XVA-00001
UPC: 882224630153
EAN: 0882224630153
ASIN: B0011FHSGW

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
  • With True Enhanced Performance.
  • Latest Technical Development.

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The comfort curve keyboard pleases your fingers with quiet, thin-profile keys, and the high definition laser mouse makes work and play seamless with advanced wireless performance - both are ergonomist-approved to ensure your hands rest naturally and comfortably.


Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Went with MS   July 1, 2008
M. Camire
I went with this keyboard and mouse because it is made by Microsoft and they usually make good keyboards and mice. Unfortunately that is not the case with this unit. The keyboard has maintaining its connection and the response time is REALLY slow at times. Moreso then with any other keyboard and mouse I have used or own.

I should state that I am a web developer and I spent about 10 hours a day on my computer. For a casual user this system would probably work well, for a hard core user I would recommend something else.

PROS: Comfortable, Good Design and well made
Cons: Response time, loses connection too often for my liking



3 out of 5 stars can slow down your pc and missing clicks due to this   May 31, 2008
DD (California USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The product I am reviewing is as described below:
1. microsoft wireless keyboard 3000 (Model WURO563)
MS part no: x815835-001
2. Microsoft wireless desktop receiver 3.1 , Model 1028
3. Microsoft laser mouse 5000, model :1058.

Above three are sold together as combo package for about 54$

CONS: the wireless receiver can slow down even the fastest ibm laptop T60p. That means both your keyboard and mouse performance is impacted.

I observed that this caused missed clicks and delay in seeing the response of click, for example you click on new browser tab and it may take upto mintue for that to actually change tab on browser.
While this depends how busy your pc is but it does not happen if i use my adesso wireless keyboard/mouse combo.

MAJOR CONS: ther is only 2 batteries in keyboard/mouse, may be that is causing low range and low signal quality even when receiver and keyboard/mouse is so close to each other. the software says low signal quality.
Compared to this my other adesso keyboard mouse works from several feet away across the room.

Given this above the keyboard/mouse deserve only two stars.

PROS: the keyboard itself is very good. even the mouse features are good. by that I mean if we convert this keyboard and mouse to being wired instead of wireless then I would give this 4.5 stars.

So if you are buying this make sure you are okay with low signal quality and make sure u have hi performance desktop to use with.



5 out of 5 stars Gets the Job Done   May 25, 2008
Larry Flowers (Atlanta GA)
It isn't fancy but it gets the job done. RF wireless has none of the drawbacks of the Bluetooth and battery life is good. I use many of these in a business environment


5 out of 5 stars good keyboard mouse combo   May 8, 2008
E. Shaulis (Pennsylvania)
Recieved in good condition. Installed, and am very happy. Keyboard has a great feel. Mouse tracks brilliantly. Would highly recommend for the price.