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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite Executive Edition

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite Executive Edition

(MPN: S5100018)
Description: The Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Executive delivers you two high-performance computer essentials - a wireless keyboard and a wireless, optical mouse - that will free your desktop from cord clutter and make using your computer easier. .... Read More

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4.5 Star Review(10 Reviews)

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Date Reviewed:  08/08/2005
  • jeff777
  • from CA
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    Jun 2003

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    Product Experience:
    3 Weeks
Strengths: Nice keyboard layout, nice feel on both keyboard and mouse, great shortcut keys.
Weaknesses: None.
Summary: I like the leather feel on both the keyboard wrist rest and the mouse. The mouse is ergonomically designed for right handed users. Software installation was easy and the keyboard shortcuts are great. It is a bit pricey but the rebate made it an overall good value for me.

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Date Reviewed:  05/10/2005
  • bunns7
  • from PA
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    Mar 2005

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    Product Experience:
    2 Months
Strengths: Works well, don't have any wires in the way.
Weaknesses: The batteries don't last long on the mouse.
Summary: I am pleased with my purchase. I did have trouble at first understanding on how to push the buttons on the bottom of the receiver, mouse and keyboard to start them working. I have already had to change the batteries on the mouse twice. The write up on the is item claimed they would last much longer. I don't know if I am doing something wrong as far as the mouse. But it is nice to be able to sit back and use the mouse and keyboard and not be so limited with my small amount of space.

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Date Reviewed:  03/25/2005
  • djdongjia
  • from TX
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    Mar 2005

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3 Star Reviewi just got this product this morning, it looks nic ...
Strengths: Leather on mouse and keyboard
Weaknesses: typing Makes Noise
Summary: i just got this product this morning, it looks nice. but i hated that i have to go to webside to downloan the driver to install the mouse and keyboard. it was wasted my time. and most worst thing is when i typeing, it really lound. making noise in the office.

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Date Reviewed:  12/10/2005
  • bsl918
  • from CA
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    Dec 2002

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    Product Experience:
    3 Days
Strengths: No more wires hanging around.
Weaknesses: Bulky, batteries in the mouse drains very fast.
Summary: This is a great wireless desktop set. There are many customizable options of the keyboard. I would recommended using rechargable batteries for your mouse since it seems to drain fast. This set also looks great. It has a sleek design and definitely look professional.

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Date Reviewed:  12/03/2005
  • chief3630
  • from IL
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    Mar 2005

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    Product Experience:
    8 Days
Strengths: -Well designed -Comfortable mouse -Usefull short-cut keys -Scroll wheel on keyboard -No recharge cradle for mouse
Weaknesses: -Loses signal at greater than 6 feet -Not ideal for gaming -Requires multiple batteries
Summary: This keyboard was quite an upgrade to my stardard HP wired keyboard and mouse. The leather-feeling covering on the wrist rest and mouse are unique and add a lot to the feeling of using the combo. I am a fan of the mouse design that fits perfectly into the hand. It is much more comfortable to use that a stardard mouse. The keyboard has many shortcut keys that I have not seen on other boards, including a calculator button and a scroll wheel. The package was easy to install in windows XP and was fully functional right away. If you are heavily into gaming, than you should already know that wireless is not the way to go. For instance, in first person shooters you are constantly touching W to make your character move. This is draining the batteries like crazy. Also the scroll wheel on the mouse doesn't have accurate click-stops so it is hard to only advance one unit. For multimedia or web surfing however, these keyboard gets the job done, and with plenty of style.

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Date Reviewed:  11/28/2005
  • ProductTester
  • from KS
  • Member Since:
    Sep 2005

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    Product Experience:
    3 Days
Strengths: This is a really great unit. There are 5 programmable buttons that be set for your choice of files, programs or web pages. Ther are also buttons for My Documents, calculator, web browser and e-mail.
Weaknesses: There are no weaknesses that I have discovered. One more strength - mouse "feels" solid and is responsive.
Summary: This is a great setup. I have already described some of the features in the limited space above, but there are more. There is a tilting scroll wheel on the left of the keyboard for browsing web pages or documents. Also a back and forward button for web pages. There are also keys for functions within Word. You won't regret spending the little extra this unit costs. Also the delete key is oversized, makes it easier to hit.

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Date Reviewed:  11/16/2005
  • FTB76JBG
  • from MN
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    Oct 2005

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    Product Experience:
    30 Days
Strengths: Setup is easy, plug it in and it's ready to use.
Weaknesses: Keyboard keys do not have a light up option, mouse does not work after a distance of 5 feet.
Summary: The batteries are at full strength even after a month of use. "8 hours a day 5 days a week" The leather on the keyboard & mouse feels very nice, looks nice too.

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Date Reviewed:  08/23/2005
  • karate_2
  • from MN
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    Jul 2005

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    Product Experience:
    1 Months
Strengths: -Very comfortable for extended use -Dozens of special functionality -Integrates well with windows operating systems
Weaknesses: -Right out of the box you have to push a "F Lock" key to use the F1-F12 which makes accessing BIOS a pain
Summary: Having owned this keyboard and a similar model for the past three years this is a decent improvement over the older model. The mouse is shaped really well to always be comfortable. My biggest compliant is with the "F Lock" key which was the same on the older model. In general if you are looking for a reasonably price wireless desktop this is a good one.

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Date Reviewed:  07/26/2005
  • erikeka
  • Member Since:
    Dec 2004

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    Product Experience:
    99 Days
Strengths: Good design, batteries last, many buttons to customize
Weaknesses: Leather Mouse
Summary: I bought the first version of this (non-Executive Edition) about a year ago. The keyboard is well laid out. The leather hand support at the bottom of the keyboard is comfortable. I would just recommend getting Wireless Optical Desktop Elite. But if you like the look/feel of the leather mouse, definitly buy.

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Date Reviewed:  06/18/2005
  • indymaster
  • from MN
  • Member Since:
    May 2005

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    Product Experience:
    1 Week
Strengths: Nice feel, looks great, lots of features.
Weaknesses: None.
Summary: 2005-06-18 17:24:35 All in all a great keyboard, the shortcut buttons are very useful, the padding feels great, a lot better than the basic microsoft wireless keyboard. The mouse also looks very slick and feels great.

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