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Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader comparison

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Price Check Prices $79.95 to $139.00 $48.78 to $60.75 $59.48 to $79.99 $179.00
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Average user rating 0 stars 0 stars
Release date September 15, 2004 September 03, 2003
The Bottom Line With Microsoft's Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader, you have a simple and safe way to access password-protected Web sites through Internet Explorer. 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. 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. Microsoft?s Wireless Optical Desktop Elite is a solid and affordable choice for the home or the office.
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Features
Battery2 x AA type
3 x AA type
2 x AA type
2 x AA type
5 x AA type
Cables IncludedInfo unavailable1 x USB charge cable - External
1 x USB extension cable
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Connectivity TechnologyWireless - RF
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wireless - 2.4 GHz
Wireless - RF
FeaturesPalm rest
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest , Yes
Palm rest
Security DevicesFingerprint reader
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
LocalizationEnglish
English - US
Info unavailableEnglish - North America
Info unavailable
Microsoft CertificationInfo unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Product DescriptionMicrosoft Optical Desktop With Fingerprint Reader - Keyboard , Mouse
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro - Keyboard , Mouse
Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 - Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 - Keyboard , Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite - Keyboard , Mouse
Pointing Device / ManipulatorMouse
Mouse
Info unavailableMouse
Mouse
Wireless ReceiverUSB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
USB wireless receiver
Key/Button FunctionSleep
Log off
Multimedia
Programmable
Applications launch
Zoom
Volume
Multimedia
Programmable
Internet browsing
Info unavailableInfo unavailableSleep
Log off
Scrolling
Multimedia
Programmable
Internet browsing
Applications launch
Device TypeKeyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Apple MacOS X 10.4.x - 10.5.x
Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Apple MacOS X 10.2.x
Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty
3 years warranty
5 years warranty
3 years warranty
Info unavailable
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