Microsoft Wireless Desktop 850 Keyboard and Mouse for Business
Better know your keyboard letters
I honestly don't know if this is the same as the 3000 model, but am assuming it's a replacement. Have had two 3000's and in both cases, the lettering disappeared from the most used keys in about 3 months. Microsoft replaced the first one, but my shipping costs to return it were just a little less than what it cost. They are refusing to replace the second one; but rather, recommended a new one that costs 21/2 times as much. This one appears to be the same, but can't say how it'll hold up. Just don't believe that Microsoft's so-called 3-year warrenty is worth anything. It's not!
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Wireless Keyboard User
The slant of the keyboard allows for comfortable typing. Pressure and sound make it easy to tell when a key has been pressed. Attractive design. Once in a while, for unknown reason, there is a slight delay in a letter being displayed after pressed. This may be due to interference in the wireless transmission. The only area I see for improvement is to do something about how debris can get between the keys. I turn the keyboard upside down and tap it on the desk. This gets the debris out from between the keys. Very good wireless keyboard and mouse for a very economical price,.
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Perfect Keyboard for the Impoversihed Writer
If your prose were as economical and effective as this keyboard, you'd be a 21st century Hemingway. The mouse, too, does yeoman work--if you accept Webster's definition of yeoman as one that sees a program through. All in all, a bargain good enough to inspire the writer...to consider buying a second such unit and stashing it away for that day, some years down the road when you've worn the letters off the keys and the transceiver starts to falter. Not a product for gamers, I fear, but perfect for those who write the stories on which such games are based....
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Replacing my Desktop model 5000 with the 5050 model
There is nothing 'wrong' with my 3-year old Desktop 5000 model; however MS doesn't define any security for the 5000 whereas the 5050 uses AES-256 encryption for the keyboard. My 5000 will be moved to a system where security is less of an issue. Otherwise, there is no difference between the two.I've been completely happy and I expect to continue being completely happy.
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Very Comfortable and Stylish
The Microsoft 5050 Keyboard and Mouse are replacing a Microsoft 4000 K&M. Although I was very used to the layout of the 4000, I quickly adapted to the slight differences in the 5050. The 5050 mouse is very similar to the 4000, has a very nice somewhat tactile feel, I really like it. The price was also not hard to like. I'm looking forward to many years of service.
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Comfortable and very quick response
I use to have a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse set. I paid more for the Logitech but I kept having delayed response problems. My PC is mounted underneath my desk so the mouse and keyboard are only 2-3 ft. from the PC. So far the Microsoft unit has worked flawlessly. I like the feel of the keys as well, soft and smooth. The mouse is comfortable too.
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Easy on the wrists, good keyboard
Purchased this keyboard to replace a model 5000 which had the letters completely worn off from use. I like the rests and feel like my wrists and hands don't get tired from typing as they do on regular keyboards.
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still use my keyboard rest and mouse sensitive to port
Keyboard is very nice but layout takes some getting used to. I will definitely keep my keyboard rest to reduce fatigue. This is my first wireless mouse and it seems to behave better when in my hub
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I would buy this product again.
My old Microsoft keyboard died so I thought I would try the curved keyboard and I love it! it took a little bit to get used to the position of the keys but I think I like the curved better!
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Nice Quality Product
Daily use, nice quality. Mouse is very comfortable to use. Only problem is the number lock and Caps lock has No on/off light..
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Not that great
The keyboard wasn't working properly. I needed to download software from the internet. The mouse squeeks none stop
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Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
I had the 5000 and this is the upgrade and so far its working just as I need for our office
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Good keyboard & mouse combo
As good a keyboard and mouse as I have ever used. I expect to get a lot of use out of them.
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