Introduction:

Microsoft's Wireless Desktop 2000 is an excellent wireless keyboard and mouse solution presented at a very nice price. Sleek style combined with functionality and comfort make this a great desktop buy for the list price of under $50 USD. Excellent wireless range for both the mouse and keyboard allows for superb performance at over 30 feet. 8,000 FPS coupled with 1,000 dpi resolution is a great setup for an office style keyboard. This product's suggest retail price is $49.95, but Hardware-Pacers staff found it online for under $40 USD making for an even better deal.

Suggested Retail Price: $49.95 USD; found online for: $39.99 USD

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000

Technical Specifications:

• Keyboard Length: 17.6 inches (447 millimeters)
• Keyboard Width: 7.29 inches (185 millimeters)
• Keyboard Depth/Height: 1.77 inches (45.1 millimeters)
• Keyboard Weight: 24.3 ounces (690 grams) includes 2 AAA alkaline batteries
• Mouse Length: 4.57 inches (116.1millimeters)
• Mouse Width: 2.67 inches (67.9 millimeters)
• Mouse Depth/Height: 1.68 inches (42.7 millimeters)
• Mouse Weight: 4.94 ounces (140 grams) includes 2 AA alkaline batteries
• Mouse Tracking System: Microsoft-proprietary BlueTrack™ Technology
• Mouse Imaging Rate: Dynamically adaptable to 8000 frames per second
• Mouse X-Y Resolution: 1000 points per inch (39.4 points per millimeter)
• Mouse Tracking Speed: Up to 72 inches (1829 millimeters) per second
• Transceiver Length: 1.83 inches (46.54 millimeters)
• Transceiver Width: 0.62 inches (15.75 millimeters)
• Transceiver Depth/Height: 0.31 inches (7.85 millimeters)
• Transceiver Weight: 0.18 ounces (5 grams)
• Wireless Platform: Proprietary 2.4 GHz
• Wireless Channels: 2.4 GHz frequency range
• Wireless Range: Up to 30 feet (10 meters) typical. Note: RF range is affected by many factors, such as nearby metallic objects and relative positioning of the mouse and receiver.

Features:

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-Bit Encryption
• Taskbar Favorites for Windows® 7
• Convenient keyboard shortcut keys
• Windows Start Button
• Pillow-Texture Palm Rest
• Comfort and control for either hand
• BlueTrack Technology
• Battery Status Indicator
• Wireless Freedom and Convenience
• Tilt Wheel

System Requirements:

For a Windows-based PC:

• Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
• 100 MB of available hard drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• An available USB port
• Internet access for software
• Microsoft IntelliPoint V8.0 or higher / Microsoft Intellitype Pro V8.0 or higher

For Macintosh:

• Mac OS X v10.4–10.6x
• 30 MB of available hard drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• An available USB port

Package:

• Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 2000
• Microsoft Wireless Mouse 2000
• 2.4Ghz Transceiver
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro / IntelliPoint 8.0 Software