Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000

I bought this to replace one that I broke accidentally when I turned the machine on its side and bent/broke the USB wireless dongle. This replacement product works just great. But the keyboard is slightly warped and will not lie completely flat on the desk. While this is easily remedied with folding a piece of paper under one corner, its a bit aggravating. Given that this product is no longer being made or sold by Microsoft I had to take what I can get and returning it for something minor like that when its for a laptop didnt seem worth it. I had hoped that my old keyboard and mouse would work with the dongle in this set. But they are paired from the factory to ensure the signal cant be hijacked (and probably to ensure you have to buy a new one if any of the parts break - God forbid you should be able to, gasp, FIX, something, huh, Micro$oft?). This is NOT the fault of the seller but a design choice by Microsoft. And a poor one if you ask me. Yeah, key logging of a wireless keyboard signal can be done. But it takes proximity and access which is highly unlikely since the operating radius is pretty small (30 feet, I think). Microsoft COULD have sold replacement units for the mouse, keyboard or dongle. But they chose not to. You cant even pair your old keyboard and mouse with the new dongle. Theres no switch to allow that like you get with many other wireless keyboards and mice. The star taken off is for the keyboard being warped, not Micro$ofts anti-consumer design decision.

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Wireless desktops are great. Ive bought a few of these over the years. The operational distance on the MS Desktop 2000 is good, I have a PC hooked to the TV and can control it about 10 away from the sofa. I hate typing on any laptop keyboard, . Its just not comfortable. And I hate the touchpads even more I used wired USB kb and mice for awhile, but the wireless option makes setting up a comfortable workstation quick and easy at a client site. I just wish MS would have had the brains to ... 1) Use the same size batteries in both the mouse and the keyboard. The mouse uses AA, the keyboard uses AAA. Dumb. 2) Put an on/off switch on the keyboard. I have to slip a strip of paper between the batteries to keep the keyboard from draining when I transport it in my backpack.

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My husband and I each got one of these mouse/keyboard sets back in 2012 to use as our keyboards at work. I think we paid $25 for them at the time, so the fact that theyre still going strong 3 years later, after 40+ hours of use per week, is a pretty good value for the price. The markings on my keyboard were all rubbed off, so I have upgraded to the 3000 model just yesterday. My biggest complaint with this item (and the upgraded model) is the size of the USB receiver. I use this on a laptop that I have to carry around to and from meetings at work, and the size of that thing sticking out is kind of annoying. Especially if I want to quickly throw my laptop into a bag. I dont like unplugging it because I know I will end up losing it. I understand its a small complaint, but its a big enough issue for me that I almost returned the 3000 model when I received it. I just feel like at this point in our technological advancement, there is no need for a USB receiver to stick out an inch. The one thing I had to get used to when I started using the mouse it that it is on the heavy side. I got used to it over time, but there was an adjustment period. Honestly for the value, you cannot beat this item, and I would definitely recommend. Unless, like me, the size of the USB receiver is important to you.

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