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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000

By // March 9, 2007, 2:56 AM PST // billdetwiler

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  • Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000

    The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 in its retail box. The package includes an entire kit with a Bluetooth receiver, Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Laser Mouse, and a mouse charger.

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    Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000 which also includes an extra mouse track-pad so you can use it without a mouse. The function keys are non-mechanical touch sensitive. There are also extra keys for controlling Windows Media Center and the Vista Gadgets though that can be redirected at other applications. The keyboard feels mechanically solid though it feels more like typing on a laptop since the keys don't depress that much given how thin the keyboard is. Since the keyboard is still full size with good tactile feedback, speed typing wasn't a problem.

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    The back of the Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000 shows the dimples for hand gripping. This allows you to grip the edges of the keyboard and work the mouse track-pad with your right thumb and the mouse buttons with your left thumb which is useful for situations when you're standing up with no place to lay the keyboard down.

  • Profile

    A profile view of the Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000 shows just how thin it is.

  • USB Bluetooth receiver

    Microsoft USB Bluetooth receiver also emulates a normal USB keyboard. This not only connects the keyboard and mouse wirelessly, but you can also attach additional Bluetooth devices like your PDA/phone or headset.

  • Wireless Laser Mouse 8000

    The scroll wheel not only scrolls up and down, but it also tilts to the left and right. There are a total of four mouse buttons and a battery indicator in the middle. The mouse uses a standard Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable AA battery which can be charged through the mouse.

  • Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 and charging pad

    Here's the Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 sitting on top of its charging pad.

  • Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 charging pad

    Here's the Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 charging pad by itself.

  • Batteries included

    You get four regular AA batteries for the wireless keyboard which tends to last a long time. You get one rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery shown on the left.

  • Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 AC adapter

    The Mouse charging pad requires an AC adapter which fortunately is low profile.

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000

The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 in its retail box. The package includes an entire kit with a Bluetooth receiver, Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Laser Mouse, and a mouse charger.

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