Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

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usability, size

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, design, durability, size

price, reliability

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Good design and key arrangement. Both keyboard and mouse use AAA rechargeable batteries with a docking station. Lots of media-centric keys. Good feel to the keys. Moderately ergonomic.

Charging station takes up a lot of desk or shelf space. Expensive.

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Good design and key arrangement. Both keyboard and mouse use AAA rechargeable batteries with a docking station. Lots of media-centric keys. Good feel to the keys. Moderately ergonomic

Charging station takes up a lot of desk or shelf space. Expensive

The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 8000 is a good-looking but expensive option for your living-room computing. If you can stomach the price, we recommend it for couch-bound use, though it won't be a good fit for your desktop.

Innovative design ; Backlit keyboard; the fade in effect when it detects someone is really nice ; Bluetooth connectivity is solid ; Charging station charges both peripherals at the same time ; The keyboard is a breeze to use on the couch

Most of the setup is made out of plastic ; Slight high-pitched humming emits from the charging station while it's being used ; Touch sensitive buttons on the top could have better implementation ; 300 MSRP? Really

The Desktop 8000 provides an interesting look at what can be done with a simple keyboard. You can use this one device to do so many activities, from typing a document to controlling media. Other keyboards can provide the same functions, but the 8000 is...

Sleek Aluminum Design ; 4 USB Ports ; Charging Hub ; Backlit keys ; Features Best Suited for advanced versions of Vista ; Windows Vista Certified

No keypad ; Expensive ; Keyboard is pretty flat ; Mouse is the same as stand-alone

This product is perfect for those who want the latest in technology and style on their desktop. While best suited for Windows Vista Home Premium / Ultimate users to take advantage of all the features available (such as the Media Center features, etc.),...

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.

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.

High quality build. Backlit. Light, yet rugged. Rechargeable.

Far, far too expensive. Some may have trouble finding somewhere to put the rechargeable dock, considering the over/under arrangement. Mouse heats up when charging.

Unless you desperately need a full-sized keyboard covered in silver to match your decor, we'd suggest you pass on the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, and go for one of the cheaper options.