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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 - keyboard , mouse comparison

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Price $99.95 $59.48 to $79.99 $59.99 to $139.00 $48.78 to $59.99 $59.98 to $89.99
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The Bottom Line The Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 is a solid keyboard and mouse combination with a bevy of customizable buttons that make it a no-brainer to use with a home theater PC, but the asymmetrical button layout on the keyboard requires time to learn. If you're looking for a more ergonomic desktop set and willing to put in a little work, the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 will serve you well. Although you don't get a price break by buying the package instead of the individual devices, we still consider this one of the best mouse and keyboard packages on the market. It combines an even better version of our favorite mouse and an equally adept keyboard at a very reasonable price. The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, affordable price, and unique Unifying connection. We have minor issues with the placement of the media controls, but heavy typists will appreciate what Logitech has to offer. Logitech's Cordless Desktop Wave stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, and its affordable price. We have minor issues with its hot keys--the media controls get short shrift--but heavy typists will like what Logitech has to offer here.
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Features
BatteryAA type
2 x AA type
3 x AA type
2 x AA type
4 x AA type
Cables IncludedInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 x USB charge cable - External
1 x USB extension cable
1 x USB extension cable - External
Connectivity TechnologyWireless
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wireless - RF
FeaturesZoom slider , Yes
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest , Yes
Optimized battery life
LocalizationInfo unavailableEnglish - North America
English - US
Info unavailableEnglish - US
Microsoft CertificationInfo unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Product DescriptionMicrosoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 - Keyboard , Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 - Keyboard , Mouse
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro - Keyboard , Mouse
Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 - Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave - Keyboard , Mouse
Pointing Device / ManipulatorMouse
Mouse
Mouse
Info unavailableMouse
Wireless ReceiverUSB / PS/2 wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
Key/Button FunctionSleep
Log off
Multimedia
Info unavailableZoom
Volume
Multimedia
Programmable
Internet browsing
Info unavailableZoom
Volume
Multimedia
Programmable
Internet browsing
Device TypeKeyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Apple MacOS X 10.4.x - 10.5.x
Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable3 years warranty
3 years warranty
5 years warranty
5 years warranty
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