Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500

223 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
price (42)
usability (34)
size (8)
durability (6)
design (2)

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reliability (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 223 reviews of Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the reliability, and there are some mixed reviews about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and size. The usability and price also get good feedback, but there are some less positive comments about the reliability and durability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Some have doubts about the size.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

ps/2 connection only

none

keyboard is equipped with a ps/2 connection. Requires a ps/2 -usb adapter to utilize. Keyboard should be shipped with this adapter included. this fact should be made aware on the product description section

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works

It works.

Its a keyboard. I am using it to type this right now. It works just fine. I needed a new one and didn't want to invest a lot of money into a nice gaming one. Also needed one that wouldn't take a lot of room up on my desk since I have textbooks and what...

None

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

It's a Keyboard!

I may not LOVE Microsoft, but I LOVE their keyboards. The function row keys are 2/3 normal height, but they don't need to be. The home/end/insert/delete/pg-up/dn keys are2x3, not the usual 3x2. Easy to get used to, however. Only one windows key?! The...

This keyboard works ; Is smaller sized ; Is black. Even the safety label is completely black (with a little red) ; The command keys on top work nicely ; Keys are very quiet ; I feel the PS/2 cable is not to short or long ; CHEAP! (but sturdy) ; It is...

Not Ergonomic like my old one ; Shortcut keys (Control+C,V,X,B,U,I,O,P,Y,N,F,A,S,Z) highlighted (I use a different keyboard layout than QWERTY). This might be useful for other people, though ; See other thoughts

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Microsoft ZG6-00006 Black 103 Normal Keys 10 Function Keys PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard 500 - OEM

the keyboard works like a gem. I'm building the PC right now and haven't had any issues so far. Can't beat this keyboard for the cost.

inexpensive ; functional ; easy to use

none

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

keys too soft

it works ; has useful volume control keys

keys too soft ; no click sound to validate typing ; no power on/off key

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good basic KB

Bought 2 and have used them on 2 computers. Good basic functionality. Easy connection and no problems, PS2 connection. Giving 1 to my daughter to replace a trashed out KB and she is happy with it

None

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Soft like cotton

I got this keyboard from newegg last week and the first time I put my fingers on it I fell in love with it. As an Emacs user, the most important and almost the only thing I care is the feeling to hit this keyboard. I had several keyboards before and...

Maybe it is inconvenient for someone: since its "Insert-Home-Pageup" keys are differently distributed as a normal keyboard. But I don't care since as an Emacs user I do not need these keys at all ; And, being a little picky, I wish this keyboard had NO...

May, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good keyboard

Radishes can be used as replacement ping pong balls...not!

Compact, nice multimedia buttons.

No driver disk, took about 15 mins delving through the depths of the Micro$oft site trying to find them.

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great

Maybe I should get a puppy. ^_^

Price, spill proof

The characters look to be painted on with some cheap looking stuff that'll probably rub off after a while. No biggie just buy another one ; they're so cheap

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good

For those curious, I ordered the keys as follows:

Cheap, solid, nice little click to the keys. I've been using this keyboard for about 6 months now for tasks like word docs to fps gaming and it's been good. At first, I was bothered by the layout of the delete, home, and end keys because I use them a...

There is a bit of plastic to plastic friction that may or may not affect you during gaming depending on how hard you push the keys. At first, the layout of the delete, home, end keys. I would've liked to have a dedicated Next and Previous or Back...

Jun, 2008

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