Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

Overview

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 offers a much wider typing surface than a laptop's, but still manages to conserve valuable space with a detached keypad as well as extreme thinness. The advantage of it being Bluetooth removes the need for a wireless receiver or a USB cable chained to your laptop, another useful thing when on the road.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

8
Average:

0
Bad:

2

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Last revision on August 27, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Comfort curve
Simple design
Slim profile
Bluetooth
Great starter keyboard
Comes with separate numeric keypad
Sleek design
Portable number pad
Batteries included
Thin profile; lightweight
Bluetooth connectivity

Reviewers Didn't Like

Setup can be a bit intimidating
No Eject key
No light for the Caps Lock key
Command key has a Windows logo on it
Doesn't immediately reconnect when waking from sleep
Doesn't support some functionality found on Apple keyboards
Can't customize keys
Expensive
No Bluetooth dongle

Expert reviews and ratings

Microsoft’s latest mobile desktop offers a Bluetooth-connected keyboard, with the useful addition of a separate, self-contained number pad.This package doesn’t include a Bluetooth transceiver for your PC – you’ll need a Bluetooth...

By PCWorld New Zealand on April 19, 2011

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is a great starter keyboard for those that want added comfort in their typing experience. Buy it...

By PC Mag on October 29, 2010

If you can get it at the discount price this is a great mobile keyboard Good points Small and light; well made; reasonably priced Bad points Keys a bit shallow...

By V3.co.uk on October 26, 2010

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard is a nor frills to the point slim keyboard with side numeric keypad. The keyboard can be used with or without the numeric keypad. Easily connected to any PC or laptop that has Bluetooth already enabled, the...

By Hardware-Pacers on May 02, 2010

As somebody who spends a great deal of time typing, my choice of keyboard does need to combine functionality and, more importantly, ease-of-use....

By GadgetSpeak on March 25, 2010

Microsoft ought to make a Mac-specific version of this keyboard, but even as is, it's a winner for its comfort design, good looks, and portability.Bluetooth mobile Keyboard...

By Mac|Life on February 03, 2010

Clearly designed with the road warrior in mind, the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 has all sorts of redeeming qualities. The keyboard itself measures just 13.9-inches across and the super slim profile will make it an easy fit into your...

By FutureLooks on December 09, 2009

The Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000’s thinness and light weight make it ideal for travel, but it’s a basic keyboard that will require you adjust to its design and layout. The keypad is helpful for anyone who frequently works with numerical...

By Macworld on November 27, 2009

Now is out and to a gentle, polite ripple of applause (nothing too raucous thank you) we can finally get back to what the company is 'obviously' best known for: peripherals! We've reviewed plenty of Microsoft keyboards over the years but...

By Trusted Reviews on October 24, 2009

We'd generally consider £44 a reasonably hefty lay-out for a keyboard, but the 6000 is worth it. It's subtly attractive, slim and a pleasure to type on, while the wireless functionality is reliable and useful. David Price Buy it now: click...

By PC Advisor on October 23, 2009

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