Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000

Probably the best mouse/keyboard combination I have ever used. Ive used many different brands, normally Logitech due to the price. This one is a winner. They keys are not clunky our loud but have enough give to assure you they are being depressed. The mouse key depress isnt a hollow KA-KLICK that wakes everyone in the office out of their after lunch coma. Pros: Still working after 5 years. Battery Life is exceptional. Smooth mouse scrolling wheel. Very reliable. Cons: After 5 years, the letters have worn off of the home row. The rubber around the mouse scroll wheel is disintegrating due to constant use as natural oils from the hand will slowly cause that wear and tear. Only reason Im replacing it would be due to disintegrated mouse roller and my inability to replace the worn letters on the keys with whiteout. The picture is of it today with five years of use and still serving admirably.

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I havent used the mouse yet since I already have one I like, but the keyboard is great! I love the feel of the keys being pressed. Very comfortable. I do think the listing is a bit misleading in saying it has a "pillow" wrist rest. There is nothing pillowy about it. That makes it sound like it will be soft or squishy like gel, but its not, its just textured hard plastic. Actually hurts if you leave your hand there too long, especially if you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, because the bumps dig into your wrist. Would be much better if it were gel. But the actual functioning of the keyboard itself for typing is great.

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I was looking for that particular mouse for years (literally - starting from 2013) and almost gave up: this model seemed to be too old and discontinued.. You might wonder why would I need this one when there are so many different "makes" and "models" on the market today? Well, my answer is simple: every mouse I tried (and Ive tried *many*, trust me) causes pain in my fingers. Not necessarily on the very first day - but no later than a week after beginning using it. First I blamed it on sizes: modern mice are smaller than they used to be - but then I found out that even relatively big mice cause the same effect (although milder and slower). Not knowing what else to blame, I blamed mice "geometry" (all those curves and slopes, you know and ... my hand: apparently it was too old for modern mice :) I always had Microsoft Mouse 2000 in my mind (after I got a chance to use it for some time): it was an ideal mouse (gone forever). And guess what?! Dream came true! I swear that I was more happy getting this mouse than getting my new cell phone! ;) Well, enough about the mouse: keyboard is very good too. My only complaint is about "F" keys: they could have made those full-size: programmers use them a lot... As for the rest -- no complaints. Last word: cant say anything on durability yet: Im using this mouse/keyboard combo less than a month. Will try to keep you guys posted (if anyone gets interested :) )

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Works out-of-the box with Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows (though it takes Windows about 15 seconds to figure out the new device). Range is great for mouse and keyboard; no delays or inconsistencies encountered. I liked the Wireless 2000 non-business version so much I decided to try this one as well. Pros: NO CORDS!, to state the obvious, but very nice to eliminate clutter on and under my desk. Works with Linux (thank you, Microsoft) Only one USB widget required for mouse and keyboard, saves one port (nice for my older machines) Keyboard is nicely sized and shaped, and has feet pads that keeps it solidly in place, no sliding around in spite of its very light weight. Nice feel on both keyboard and mouse, but Im not that fast and therefore not fussy. Mouse wheel has side-side movement for lateral scrolling, and found this to be the only difference between the "business" vs. "non-business version", except the non-business costs a bit more. Cons: None. Great combo for the cost.

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I bought this wireless keyboard and mouse combo for my girlfriends desktop several months ago, she didnt want or need anything top of the line, so I researched keyboards that appeared to have good bang for the buck and came up with this set. One thing she really liked right out of the box was the size of the mouse. Most wireless mice are marketed and sized with laptop portability in mind, this sets mouse is not, it truly is a normal desktop sized mouse! The Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 is just as described, it is meant for a Desktop!! Installing this wireless set was a snap on Win 7 Home Premium 64bit system. The mouse and keyboard were automatically detected and the appropriate drivers were auto installed. Both the keyboard and mouse has quick response times and there has been no issues what so ever as far as signal loss, hesitations, dropped characters etc. The wireless keyboard has all the most commonly used basic keys, plus those you can program for your specific wants or needs. The mouse is a basic 3 button wireless mouse, that is comfortable to use and is compatible for either left or right handers. The mouse has a on/off switch to conserve power when not in use the keyboard remains constantly on at least as far as I can tell but its a power miser, we have yet to have to replace any batteries in over 2 months of daily use. This is a very good quality combo whether youre on a tight budget or not and only have basic computing needs. Highly recommend it to others.

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