Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 387 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The value for money and design are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Keyboards the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Susie Ochs (maclife.com)

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

If Apple's keyboards, with their extreme thinness and laptop-stylekeys, resemble an underfed model, all waiflike and delicate,Microsoft's usual offerings look like they've been bulking up with IsoMass Xtreme Gainer protein powder. Their wireless...

Sleek design. Portable number pad. Batteries included

No Eject key. No light for the Caps Lock key. Command key has a Windows logo on it--can't we get a Command-symbol stick to slap on there

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.

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by: Natalie Shoemaker (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

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

Comfort curve. Simple design. Slim profile. Bluetooth. Great starter keyboard. Comes with separate numeric keypad

Setup can be a bit intimidating

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Kevin Reynolds (hardware-pacers.com)

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

TheMicrosoft 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...

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is not a feature packed keyboard, but it is a nice no frills compact and mobile wireless keyboard. With additional number pad a user can decide on if a full numeric keypad is needed or simply use the...

May, 2010

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Expert review by: Michael Kwan (futurelooks)

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

Some people like to have as many features as humanly possible. If there's room for another button or dial, they want to have it in there. Other people prefer to ...

Very compact and slim design makes for easy travel ; Comfort curve design for keyboard ; Versatile Bluetooth connectivity ; Separate numeric keypad

Pricey for “just a keyboard ; No stands to “prop up” the keyboard to a more ergonomic typing angle ; Delayed connection after period of inactivity ; Lack of dedicated home/end keys, extra function keys

Inside the box, you’ll get the comfort curve keyboard, the separate numeric keypad, a carrying pouch for the numeric keypad (but not for the keyboard), basic documentation, and three AAA alkaline batteries. At some point, you’ll probably want to swap...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Roman Loyola (macworld.com)

Review: Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

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.

Measuring 14 inches wide and 6.5 inches long, the Keyboard 6000 compares in size to the 11-by-5.25 inch Apple Wireless Keyboard. The Keyboard 6000 doesn’t rise up as much as Apple Wireless Keyboard—the top of the Keyboard 6000 rises a barely-noticeable...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by: Chris Hedlund (activewin.com)

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

Comfort Curve keyboard Microsoft's Comfort Curve encourages natural wrist posture and is easy to use.

Comfort Curve Design ; Bluetooth (no receiver to lose) ; Battery Indicator ; Carrying Case ; Compact & Portable Design ; Windows 7 Certified

Non rechargeable batteries ; Pricey ; For Bluetooth Users Only

Overall, I like this keyboard set very much. It is stylish and functional at the same time. The recommended price of $89.95 makes it a little bit pricey for a keyboard, although it does add the convenience of a mobile keyboard and number pad for users...

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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

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Consumer review by: thermous (cnet.com)

I love love love the touch of this keyboard.

If they would make a version with this touch but with a cable instead of bluetooth I would give it a full 5 stars!

I am a bit of a keyboard fanatic and hate the mushy feel so many keyboards have. This keyboard has the perfect touch

I do find it a bit annoying that on first use it takes a couple of seconds to connect up (presumbly as a battery saving device)

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: crankyoldfrat (cnet.com)

Lightweight, slim but goes to sleep all the time!

Good keyboard but sleep and latency issues are very annoying and probably a show stopper for me, except when travelling where it's light weight and small size are strong features. Home and End on main KB are only available as awkward Fn shift with the...

Lightweight, slim, comfortable to use, nice feel, bluetooth connectivity frees USB port on notebook. Separate Number pad makes for small footprint on desk when it's not needed, also allows flexible work layout when it is

Battery powered so constantly timesout and goes to sleep. Is slugish and loses characters coming out of idle. No LED Caps Lock or Num Lock indications. Numlock functions on number pad have no legend overlay, so require memory or crib sheet to use

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: hammer_uall (cnet.com)

Very thin, very comfortable - and a solid number pad!

A great keyboard / num pad combo for any laptop or desktop user. If you use a 10 key - you'll love this with your laptop!

This is a great design. I was wondering how they can make comfort claims with something so small and thin, but this keyboard is very comfortable. Setup was easy and I love having a bluetooth number pad that I can take anywhere I go

It would have been nice to have a carry case for the keyboard (number pad has a case)

Oct, 2011

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Product Specifications

The Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 - made exclusively for Bluetooth notebook and desktop computers. With mobile PCs getting more compact, the Microsoft Hardware team created the Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 to address consumers' need for comfortable and portable computing accessories.Microsoft hardware's industrial design team designed the keyboard so it doesn't sacrifice style, while creating a compact, clean and refined product, offering ultimate comfort with Microsoft's Comfort Curve layout. The keyboard also features a portable Bluetooth number pad that helps people stay productive wherever they work.