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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800

3447 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3447 reviews of Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and design. The size and price are also appreciated.

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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 Wireless Desktop 800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1059 user reviews of Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, 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 durability and design. The size and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800

alaTest has collected and analyzed 610 user reviews of Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and size. The reliability and price are also appreciated.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Hardware Pacers (hardware-pacers.com)

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800

The Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800 is a great no frills solid keyboard mouse combination packaged together for a great price. Extreme ease of installation with standard features make this keyboard and mouse a good choice for a non-tech savvy user as...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Entertainer 8000

Most keyboards sent to our office for testing aren't exactly the most inspiring devices, so when we received the Microsoft Wireless Desktop Entertaine...

Looks great, lots of shortcut keys, comfortable to type on

Very expensive, key layout takes some getting used to

If you have a bit of money to splash around and want a wireless keyboard and mouse package that has all the bells and whistles, the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 may be right for you.

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Rossi Fernandes (tech.firstpost.com)

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800 - Reliable and Affordable

An affordable performer, but it's not without its quirks.

The Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800 sells for Rs. 1,370, which means it’s not the cheapest wireless keyboard-mouse set in the market. It’s pretty good value for money in our opinion. We don’t like the cramped areas of the keyboard but with plenty of...

Apr, 2011

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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800 review

With its glossy surround, Microsoft's Wireless Desktop 800 looks good, but it's also susceptible to picking up unsightly fingerprints over time.

The keyboard has a slightly cramped design, but this is otherwise a decent desktop set from Microsoft

Dec, 2010

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Labtek Media Wireless Desktop 800 review

Labtec's wireless keyboard is one of the more compact models we've seen, designed to fit on to a cramped desk. While you save a bit of horizontal space, this is at the detriment of usability with the arrow keys reduced in size, making them a little...

The keyboard’s compact nature causes some unnecessary problems, as does the bulky wireless receiver, but this is otherwise a good value desktop set.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Prasad Naik (techtree.com)

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 800

Basic wireless keyboard mouse combo

Ambidextrous mouse, good battery life, inexpensive

Cramped keyboard, few shortcut buttons, glossy body is fingerprint and scratch magnet

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Regular User on this Product

- the First Time i buy this Product was a nice Experience use it for almost over 2 years no problems before the use start to make unused the keyboard and mice - the Second Time i get another one of the SAME model was a really disappointing experience -...

- cheap - decent range - Good Keyboard

- After a determined long range the Signal start to be weak - Defective Mice After Out of the Box (doesn't Work) -

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not worth the 20 bucks when it was on sale.

Cheap

Terrible range and input lag. The mouse works fine at about 4-7 feet. The keyboard with direct line of sight to the receiver barely works as I am typing this. It is about 18 inches away. I have an older version of this which works fine. I bought this...

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good, will buy again, but mouse has power switch, use or it will run down

Will buy it again. Compact, on the small side. I've had lots of troubles with Microsoft products, but looks like they fixed them. Borderline on 5 egg rating.

Very good range ~20 ft. No problems, even after many drops by my 7 yr. old. Keyboard doesn't have a power switch you need to turn on. Good layout. Good price.

Mouse can run down if left on, but not as quickly as another brand I've used. No lights on keyboard to show caps/num lock. -Tradeoff for not having switch.

Jan, 2016

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