Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000
by Microsoft
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: MicrosoftFormat: CD
Platform: Mac, Windows
Model: 4GC-00002
Color: Black
Product features:
- Comfort Curve Design.Place your hands naturally and work comfortably using the distinctive and ergonomist-approved keyboard
- Zoom.Use the Zoom feature to easily zoom in to edit detail or zoom out to view the entire image
- Cushioned Palm Rest.Get better, more comfortable support while you type with the plush, integrated palm rest
- Just point and press the Magnifier button to enlarge and edit details.
- One-touch access to gadgets like weather, news, stock quotes, and more
- Roller Typing [Old Version]
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
- Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]
- Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User [OLD VERSION]
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard [OLD VERSION]
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000
Customer Review: Great Keyboard, Terrible Mouse
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as a set because you simply can't by the keyboard separately - which is very unfortunate, since the keyboard is, in my opinion, nothing short of spectacular while the mouse it's paired with is just hideous. Here's my take on the pros and cons of each:
Pros - Keyboard:
- Solid feel - the keys aren't "mushy" and they have a nice feel to them. They're everything most laptop keyboard aren't. If you hate your laptop keyboard, you'll love this keyboard.
- Comfort - the wave layout is by a long shot more comfortable over long periods than the standard shape you're used to. Your hands fall naturally onto the keys they should without ratcheting your wrists to a 45 degree angle to type. Your arms, wrists, and even shoulders won't get near as tired after a day of using this keyboard. And unlike the "ergonomic" keyboards that MS makes, you don't have to completely re-learn to type on a split keyboard - the best of both worlds, IMHO. Additionally, the wrist rest is comfortably cushy without being so soft it throws off your angle or hand maneuverability.
- Battery life is very good; I've had this keyboard for 1.5 to 2 years and haven't had to replace the battery yet. Logitech's newer KBs may have better life, but 2 years (and still going) is not anything to sneeze at.
- Programmable keys are handy and fairly extensive, and the software to set them up is first rate.
Cons - Keyboard:
- Size - this is a pretty big keyboard. The wave design seems to make the whole thing a bit wider and then add on the side zoom control and programmable buttons on one side and the numeric pad and edit keys on the other and it's wider than most. It's deep too - with the large wrist rest and, the added depth from the wave, and the programmable keys topside, this keyboard needs some real estate to sit on. If you're short of space, this isn't for you.
- Noise - this isn't a particularly quiet keyboard. As I stated, the keys aren't mushy and that means they make a bit of noise. If you work in an environment where you're right on top of someone else, this might be an issue.
- Can't purchase separate of the mouse.
Pros - Mouse:
- Uses the same wireless receiver as the keyboard, so you only have to use one USB for both.
- Matches the silver and black of the keyboard, so they look nice together.
Cons - Mouse:
- While the keyboard has been designed to be comfortable and ergonomic, this mouse is anything but. It does not fit well in the hand. It has no curve to it and must be held with your wrist straight and unnaturally, everything you gain through the wave style of the keyboard, you loose with the mouse. Additionally, the extra keys are laid out such that if you have a large hand, you just simply can't avoid bumping them with your thumb, especially when you pick it up to reposition it. Purely awful design.
- Tracking is terrible. I practically have to put the mouse next to the receiver to get it to work. Even then it skips and hesitates. And this is regardless of the surface. I even tried a fancy high resolution mouse pad and it only helped slightly.
So, what did I do? I had this wonderful keyboard and terrible mouse combination. I ditched the mouse and went with the Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 [69K-00001]. It has all the ergonomics of the keyboard, can easily be paired with the receiver that came with keyboard, tracks well, and has good battery life as well. Again, it's large, but it's really comfortable. Though, I will say, I recently got a Logitech Performance Mouse MX for work and I'm seriously tempted to switch to it at home as well. Either mouse is a vast improvement over the one that ships with this set and I think the keyboard alone is worth what Amazon is charging.
Description of Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000
Distinctive style and enhanced comfort converge in the Microsoft® Wireless Laser Desktop 4000. Designed for comfort by ergonomic experts, the keyboard helps your hands rest in a more natural position, a subtle change that makes a big difference. Add the freedom and performance of a High Definition Laser mouse and your desktop is ready for work and play.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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