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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

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The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 is the ultimate rechargeable keyboard and mouse for Windows Vista and PC entertainment. Designed to make it easier than ever to control PC media from ... Read More

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Title: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Pros: Rechargeable; easy-to-use and comprehensive media control keys; smart backlighting design.

Cons: Expensive; clunky recharging station.

Summary: Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 brings a lot of features and functions. Its wireless, backlit keyboard is also rechargeable, but we wish it were better designed and about $50 less expensive. We suspect many people will be impressed at the
70/100
Title: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Pros: Great keyboard; backlighting is nifty; useful control buttons

Cons: Super expensive; no number pad; USB ports are hard to find

Summary: We like this keyboard and mouse a lot, but we simply cannot stomach this model's whopping $300 USD price tag....
70/100
Title: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Pros: Rechargeable; easy-to-use and comprehensive media control keys; smart backlighting design.

Cons: Expensive; clunky recharging station.

Verdict: Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 brings a lot of features and functions. Its wireless, backlit keyboard is also rechargeable, but we wish it were better designed and about $50 less expensive. We suspect many people will be impressed at the

Summary: When Microsoft's $300 Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 comes out this September, it will be more expensive than any other prepackaged mouse-and-keyboard combination currently available. And as feature-packed as this wireless rechargeable desktop set mi
70/100
Title: REVIEW: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 keyboard and mouse

Pros: The mouse, the ergonomics, battery status indicator

Cons: The price, clunky recharging dock, poor keyboard feedback

Verdict: Can a keyboard and mouse really be worth £150 of your hard earned wonga?

50/100
Title: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Pros: Innovative design, Backlit keyboard; the fade in effect when it detects someone is really nice, Bluetooth connectivity is solid, Charging station charges both peripherals at the same time, The keyboard is a breeze to use on the couch

Cons: Most of the setup is made out of plastic, Slight high-pitched humming emits from the charging station while it's being used, Touch sensitive buttons on the top could have better implementation, $300 MSRP? Really?

Summary: The long anticipated Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 is here, but does it impress? The entire package does a fine job of looking good while offering solid functionality, but we found it lacks greatly in a few key areas. The most notable being the pric
60/100
Title: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 - Reviews - LaptopLogic.com

Pros: Comfortable typing experience, Ambient light sensor and backlit keys, Excellent design, Functional touchpad, Can type fast and accurately, Recharging station with USB ports

Cons: Expensive - very expensive., Lack of cushion or padding for palm wrest, Overly-touch-sensitive function keys

Verdict: Both the keyboard and mouse come with a battery status indicator so you'll know when it needs to be recharged. Both also have on/off switches for convenient power down to preserve battery life when not in use. Eliminating clutter, the entire setup is wire

Summary: Is the super-high price tag justified for this sexy keyboard/mouse combo?
90/100
Title: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 Review - Desktops Accessories

Pros: High quality build, Backlit, Light, yet rugged, Rechargeable

Cons: Far, far too expensive, Some may have trouble finding somewhere to put the rechargeable dock, considering the over/under arrangement, Mouse heats up when charging

Verdict: Unless you desperately need a full-sized keyboard covered in silver to match your decor, we'd suggest you pass on the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, and go for one of the cheaper options.

Summary: microsoft wireless entertainment desktop 8000 review: Unless you desperately need a full-sized keyboard covered in silver to match your decor, we'd suggest you pass on the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, and go for one of the cheaper option
70/100
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Lowest Price £147.09
Manufacturer Microsoft