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Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000

Based on 20 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

11
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros

Nice looking.
Lots of customizable one-touch keyboard buttons.
Keyboard has comfortable wrist rest.
Long range.
Ergonomic design.
Five programmable mouse buttons.
Easy-to-use software.
Rechargeable Mouse (Docking).
Aero-inspired design.
Number Pad.
Mac support.

Cons

Keyboard needs Caps Lock and F-Lock indicator.
Some aspects of the product don’t feel Mac-like.
Mouse is right-handed only.
Right-handed only mouse.
Ergonomic keys take some getting used to
Keyboard is not rechargeable.
Picks up smudges easily.
Expensive.

By Macworld on September 25, 2008

If you can get over some of its un-Mac-like characteristics, the Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 is an attractive keyboard and mouse set for your Mac—provided that the devices fit you physically. It also offers lots of customizable buttons for quick,...

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By Atomic MPC on September 22, 2008

When Microsoft got into the peripheral business many years ago, a lot of people scoffed. We scoffed, for instance, but we’re happy to say we were wrong. The Redmond Giant has put out a lot of good hardware over the years, and some dogs of course,...

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By Trusted Reviews on July 06, 2008

Like many people who are quite happy keeping the inferior headphones bundled with their iPod, there are also a large amount who will never use a keyboard and mouse other than the ones that came with their PC. This is fine in some cases, as...

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By The Lobe and Mail on July 03, 2008

The sexiest is the Microsoft 7000, which has taken its cue from Microsoft Vista and is called the Aero Edition; the always careful Microsoft designers embedded three keys in the smoked plastic frame, which don't move; all you need to do is to touch...

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By Tech Loop on June 24, 2008

the Microsoft 7000 is a very solid desktop set. The keyboard matches Windows Vista great and provides a ton of functionality key, but with a $129.99 MSRP price tag, there may be better...

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By IT Reviews on June 13, 2008

This is a quality keyboard and mouse set, with a load of thoughtful touches included to increase your desktop productivity. The only real let-downs are the small left shift key and the lack of rechargeable batteries for the keyboard (although you can...

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By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2008

According to Microsoft, the greatest benefits of the Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 are that it brings the beauty of Windows Aero to your desktop, and that it enables instant access to Windows 3D, neither of which is reason enough for a Mac user to...

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By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2008

Give your hands a rest. An ergonomic keyboard and a superb mouse, but rather pricey. The Wireless Desktop 7000 is the only ergonomically shaped keyboard on test. Microsoft calls this Comfort Curve, and says the placement and size of the keys are...

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By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2008

The Wireless Desktop 7000 is the second most expensive set here. Its heavy and feels very strong, with no flex in the base. Like Logitechs MX 5500, the Desktop 7000 has a charging stand to keep the mouse topped up. Unlike the Logitech set, the...

60
By ExtremeTech on May 23, 2008

Attractive and a pleasure to use, this duo doesnt disappoint. Its price isnt outrageous, but its still a lot of dough to fork over.Advanced Features...

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