Each person has his own specific choice as to which keyboard he prefers. Issues such as how far the keys travel and how loudly they click all play a part in his choice. <\/p>\n
I’m a big fan of Microsoft keyboards and the latest Microsoft Wireless Desktop 7000 didn’t disappoint. The keys are a bit "softer" than older MS keyboards, so if you use both a laptop and desktop computer, it won’t make you feel out of place when using the desktop. <\/p>\n
The mouse that comes with the set is a relatively standard high-end mouse with the normal two buttons plus a scroll wheel and two buttons on the side. <\/p>\n
It’s also rechargeable, so it should save you a few cents in batteries. The keyboard – which uses normal AA batteries – is littered with more keys than you could imagine. <\/p>\n
All the function keys are mapped to specific functions and even then there are another 20 buttons around the rim of the keyboard – which is made of a rather pretty, smoked effect, transparent plastic. <\/p>\n
Microsoft has also been rather smart and on the Control Key it’s added a *. Then on the side of each of the keys that have a secondary function (such as Control C for copy) it’s printed the secondary function (*Copy in this case). Considering how many people don’t know the keyboard shortcuts, it’s a clever addition that adds no cost to the device itself. In fact, the only criticism I can think of is that the shiny plastic used for the main body of the keyboard is prone to showing dust easily and I found that quite distracting. <\/p>\n
The letters on the keys seem to be "silk-screened". Under my desk lamp they become a bit shiny and it looks like you can see the clear surround of the words. That was also somewhat distracting. But then again, maybe I should learn to touch type so I don’t need to look at the keyboard.<\/p>\n