Missing Module
Ill start off this review by saying that I do like this keyboard. The mouse, eh.. its all right but theres some minor gripes. One gripe universally that affects both the mouse and keyboard is the USB dongle. Its a bit too long and I would prefer the dongle from the MS Sculpt keyboards or Logitech transceivers. Theyre just smaller, more compact, seem more durable and doesnt get in the way. Ill review the mouse and the keyboards pros and cons separately. Keyboard: Pros: Not a split keyboard so its a bit smaller in width than most ergo keyboards which ensures closer mouse placement for less RSI strain. (Plenty of people forget about mouse placement and how it affects you). Its keys are quiet and it gives a durable feeling to it overall. Simple and effective layout for an everyday user. The palm rest is nice and the overall keyboard has a sleek and cool look to it. Cons: You have to download the driver from Microsofts website to customize the extra keys (1-5) and to see if the lock keys are activated. When accessing some of the lock keys, ex."Function lock", which I and many others prefer a regular toggle button and not a lock function; it doesnt indicate whether its activated without the driver. A simple light indicator to show whether the keys are "locked" or not would be helpful. I also dont like the fact that theres 2 removable "legs" to raise the board. I would prefer everything be attached so theres no extra pieces that could get lost. Lastly, theres a couple of buttons that youre not sure what it does and it would help if the manual indicated their functions. (TIP: the button next to the right ALT is a switch task button, and you might need the driver for it to work properly. At least, Im pressing it without the driver, and nothing is happening). Mouse: Pros: Its a larger mouse so it fits in the palm of your hand fuller, which can be helpful since you dont want to be gripping too hard or over-exerting your hand muscles. Cons: The mouse is just a bit awkward itself. The back and forward keys are on both opposite ends of your hands so your ring finger would unconsciously hit the forward key when just holding the mouse. One note: I couldnt find an ON/OFF button on the mouse (apparently its on the bottom, but I mustve missed it when I looked there). So there you have it. A good keyboard (albeit a few gripes) overall with an okay mouse combo. Decent affordable price. A bit more compact which is nice for RSI/Carpal sufferers to have closer mouse placement. Its probably one of the more affordable keyboards on Amazon that doesnt cut too many corners on quality.