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Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp. Part number: ZHA-00001

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$31.95 - $54.99 at 9 online stores

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

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Bottom Line:: Microsoft's Wireless Media Desktop 1000 will provide you with a perfectly capable wireless mouse and keyboard for a more reasonable price than its competition. We just wish Microsoft would give more thought to the design and overall feel of its hardware.
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Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000

price range: $31.95 - $54.99

Reviewed by: Rich Brown
Reviewed on: 09/22/2008
Released on: 09/09/2008

The good: More affordable than Logitech's similar desktop set; more hot keys.

The bad: Uninspired hot-key placement; chunky, outdated design.

The bottom line: Microsoft's Wireless Media Desktop 1000 will provide you with a perfectly capable wireless mouse and keyboard for a more reasonable price than its competition. We just wish Microsoft would give more thought to the design and overall feel of its hardware.

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Microsoft's entry-level Wireless Media Desktop 1000 offers an affordable mouse-and-keyboard set for PC owners. At $50, it's less expensive than Logitech's $60 Cordless Desktop S520. We found few surprises with either desktop set, although Microsoft's design is not quite as thoughtful as its competition's. We prefer the Logitech set for its design, but if price is more important to you, the Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000 is the best deal of the two.

The Microsoft mouse included in this desktop set is perfectly functional and thoroughly unremarkable. It is composed of two buttons, a scroll wheel, and an infrared sensor--and that's pretty much the story. The Logitech mouse comes with a laser sensor, but that's really only an advantage to gamers; and, if you're a serious enough gamer to care about mouse performance, chances are you'll want a separate gaming mouse with more features. You'll need to feed the Microsoft mouse two AA batteries, which are included in the box.

The Wireless Media Desktop 1000 keyboard has a bit more going on. In addition to its primary key layout, you get two separate rows of special-function keys along the top edge. You'll find familiar media-control keys, application and special-command hot keys, as well as a few unassigned keys that you can program using Microsoft's Intellipoint control software.

Microsoft actually gives you more extra hot keys than Logitech does, but we prefer the Logitech layout because it moves the hot keys below the space bar, thus making them more natural to use. If you prefer quantity over quality, Microsoft wins with 19 extra keys to Logitech's 10, but we find it worth asking whether you'll actually use those extra keys. Both keyboards have a hot key assigned to launch Windows' Calculator, a feature we appreciate in both cases.

Our other major criticism of Microsoft's desktop set is that the molded plastic keyboard and USB IR receiver feel thicker than they need to be. Unlike the trim Logitech keyboard, which lies flat, a bulge on the underside of the Microsoft keyboard gives it a slight upward curve. We're not sure why this needs to be there.

Logitech is perhaps second only to Apple in its lean, appealing product design, so we're not surprised to find ourselves favoring the feel of its desktop set over Microsoft's. We'll admit our preference for the feel of the Logitech keyboard is a bit subjective, but Microsoft's giant skipping rock of an IR receiver is proof that its design philosophy needs updating. Compared with the slick-looking Logitech receiver, Microsoft's looks like a relic from 1993.

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nice features, good overall wireless desktop

by spen1492 on November 30, 2008

Pros: -Media player controls helpful
- 12345 shortcut keys were useful for acessing favorite websites and programs
- keys were quiet
- hot key for calculator acessory

Cons: - mousewheel very poor

Summary: I am overall satisfied with this wireless combo. I often use my computer to play mp3's, and this keyboard allows me to control windows media player without having ot ...

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Summary: I am overall satisfied with this wireless combo. I often use my computer to play mp3's, and this keyboard allows me to control windows media player without having ot be sitting at my computer. Everything functions as it should except for the mousewheel. When I scroll down, everything is fine. However, it is unable to scroll up. Other than that, I have had an overall positive experience with this set. I would recommend it.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: ZHA-00001
Description: Sit back and enjoy fast, easy access to all your favorite digital pictures, music, videos, and more with this sleek, ultra-thin quiet touch keyboard. The companion wireless mouse delivers ergonomic comfort for both hand and advanced productivity with Microsoft high definition optical technology and instant viewer.

General
Device Type Keyboard
Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
Color Black, Silver
Form Factor External
Localization English - North America
Input Device
Interface RF
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Buttons Qty 22
Features Spillproof
Pointing Device / Manipulator Mouse
Key/Button Function E-mail, Calculator, Multimedia, My Favorite, Windows Flip 3D
Pointing Device Features Wireless, Magnifier, Scrolling wheel
Movement Detection Technology Optical
Expansion / Connectivity
Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Interface(s) Required
Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type A
Warranty
Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years

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