Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver)
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 includes a thin Keyboard with curve design and High Definition Laser Mouse for precise performance. The mouse features a Magnifier button that lets you easily point and click anywhere on the screen to enlarge and edit details. With 4-way scrolling wheel, the mouse helps you navigate through worksheets, Web pages, photos and more with ease. The keyboard features quick Windows Start Button to launch your Start Menu and Windows Live Call Button to access your Windows Live Messenger buddy list. In addition, the keyboard includes Navigation Pad that lets you command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa with the integrated cursor control. Featuring 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Technology and Battery Status Indicator, the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 delivers performance with virtually no interference from up to 30 feet away.
Now you can transition between work and fun with unprecedented ease and comfort. This ultra-thin entertainment desktop set with a rechargeable mouse delivers top-notch performance with virtually no interference--from up to 30 feet away. 
- Rechargeable mouse
- 2.4 GHz Bluetooth technology
- Windows Start button
- Ultra-thin comfort curve design
- Battery status indicator
- Navigation pad
- Windows Live button
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Give yourself room to move; wireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires. The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 features 2.4 GHz Bluetooth connectivity with First Connect technology that makes it easy to connect wirelessly right out of the box. The desktop set includes a rechargeable mouse and keyboard with battery status indicators that flash when batteries need recharging.Mouse Features
The mouse's 4-way scrolling feature takes advantage of Microsoft's Tilt Wheel technology, letting you scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort. Meanwhile, the Instant Viewer function allows you to click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows. Then you just point and click to select the window you want. Another feature, the Magnifier, lets you point and click to enlarge and edit details on your screen. Keyboard Features
The keyboard features an ultra-thin, ergonomist-approved "Comfort Curve" design that allows you to place your hands naturally and work comfortably using the distinctive quiet touch keys. This sleek design also reduces clutter on your desk, fits on your lap and complements your flat screen monitor. Meanwhile, an integrated navigation pad with cursor control makes it easy to command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa. Use the Media Center Start Button to gain one touch access to Windows Media Center, or press the Windows Start Button to launch your Start menu and search your PC or the Web if you have Windows Vista installed. The Windows Live Call Button accesses your Windows Live Messenger buddy list, while the Windows Gadgets Button gives you one-touch access to gadgets such as weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums. Plus, when you're playing music or videos media controls on the keyboard allow you to easily navigate to your next or previous track. Or use the media controls to play, pause and control volume. Lastly, the "My Favorites" hot key makes it easy to access the folders, files, and Web pages you use most.
What's in the Box
Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 keyboard and mouse, rechargeable batteries, software CD-ROM, and Microsoft Mini Bluetooth Transceiver.
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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver) Reviews
After about a month it is performing well and I have no regrets. I try to reduce clutter as much as possible in my work space so this fits the bill. I selected this keyboard for simple fact it was the smallest or most streamline I could find. I would purchase again if it was stolen or destroyed. I never use number pad so I don't miss it.
so what you get is the worst of both worlds. people who want ergonomics won't get it and people who can't stand ergonomic keyboards won't like it either. granted I don't know how you would use a mouse in a situation like that though. It has a very awkward feel to it.
I really have no clue who Microsoft's target audience was for this product. But as a daily keyboard, this just doesn't cut it. The slight curve on the keyboard isn't ergonomic at all and there is no elevation change as you would expect from an ergonomic keyboard. This might be an OK keyboard for home media use, where you use it very little.
Too bad all the touch-sensitive keys on the keyboard (look closely, this includes all function keys, home, end, the mouse pad, etc etc) stopped working. Great keyboard, comfortable - loved the little mousepad. Was great for browsing from the couch, and integrated well with Media Center. The mouse is also comfortable, stylish, with a side buttons for added functions. I still use the mouse, and would have given this item 5 stars if the keyboard still worked as it initially did. This rendered the entire keyboard unusable.
Save yourself time and trouble and steer clear of the Microsoft Entertainment Desktop 7000. I bought this product to replace an existing non-Bluetooth wireless keyboard/mouse set, as well as an existing Bluetooth PC receiver I used with a couple of audio headsets. To make matters worse, documentation is sparse and online support info is virtually non-existent (I ran into lots of instances of the exact same problem, but no solutions). Finally, I tried getting support via e-mail from Microsoft, but they were clueless and all but admitted that they couldn't guarantee their receiver would work with anything but their keyboard and mouse. After two weeks of trying to fix things, I decided to return the product while I still could. Long story short, the Microsoft receiver either wouldn't pair to my existing Bluetooth devices, or it would pair and they still didn't work.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. The laser tracking lets you use it on top of almost anything. The play/pause fast forward and rewind buttons work with iTunes (great). No numeric pad, but this keyboard is not for working on Excel. Setup was very easy. Being able to look for a movie or a TV shown to watch online, from the comfort of my bed is just great. It has two additional buttons which are programmable, and the scroll wheel, also lets you scroll sideways.
No lit keys, but if you are typewriter trained, you don't need it. The mouse works great. The desktop software also has some nice features, like a magnifier for small text or when you are away from your screen. I've been using the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 for a month now, and I have to say it works very well. I haven't noticed the slightest reception problem, bluetooth works great.
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