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Product: Wireless Desktop
Company: Microsoft
Website: http://www.microsoft.com
Estimated Street Price: $74.95
Review By: Julien Jay

Introduction

Table Of Contents
1: Introduction
2: Mouse & Keyboard Design
3: IntelliPoint 4.01, IntelliType 2.11 & Autonomy
4: Conclusion

   Microsoft has clearly decided to go “Wireless” these days. The latest wireless product to hit the streets is the Microsoft Wireless Desktop. This product combines one wireless keyboard with a wireless mouse for total cordless freedom. First of all we have to say this new combination targets the consumer and business markets; it’s clearly not designed for advanced or power users. The mouse uses the old-school ball mechanism which gives up accuracy. However with this product corporate users will free the clutter from their desktop while experiencing the acknowledged quality, comfort and reliability of Microsoft Hardware products.

Installation

   Installing the Microsoft Wireless Desktop is definitely easy and it will only take a few seconds to complete. There is only one radio receiver you have to plug in the mouse and keyboard PS/2 ports on your computer. Be sure to not hide this radio receiver: indeed it features three LEDs that indicate the status of the Caps Lock, Num and Scroll lock keys. The desktop requires two AAA batteries for the mouse and two AA batteries for  the keyboard. To finish, restart your computer and install Microsoft IntelliPoint and IntelliType drivers.
 


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