[Al4x]

i dont think im gonna bash microsoft any more..

i just been buying a few pc peripherals in anticipation of my new corner desk,

picked up a microsoft 700 entertainment keyboard and 800 mouse, [bluetooth] i gotta say the keyboard is fantastic!
its got mouse buttons, a little touch pad, media controls, customisable keys, and is a very nice, silver, dark silver colour, with keys like a laptop,

the mouse is nice too, symetrical, sort scroller, laser, fits the hand well, i also have a sidewinder joystick, and microsoft/razer habu mouse wired [which is really nice!]

for all the stick microsoft gets the hardware they make is top notch imo, this keyboard really is lovely!



edt, the non key bits are slightly shiny in colour, not matt, it really is a gonna look nice on the desk

 

[tenzip]

The stuff with Microsoft's name on it can be very good. I used one of their ergo keyboards for years, and their standard optical wheel mice hold up well in a dirty factory environment.

I wonder who makes these peripherals for them.

I've switched to buying mostly Logitech, they seem to have an edge, IMO, in quality, and I like their software better. Their customer service is top notch, in my experience.

 

[Moontan13]

I like their trackballs, now discontinued though.

 

[iriverdude]

Is the keyboard bluetooth? I remember people complaining of the IR microsoft keyboard as pretty crappy.

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its got mouse buttons,

My joystick has mouse control and buttons too. Beat ya.

 

[Al4x]

yeah bluetooth, ir would be a pain!

its snazzy, its a tiny little pad but its real easy to use, [being used to a laptop] obviously not as easy as a mouse, but it is fully functional

 

[KONAKONA]

Used a MS mouse for a while, it was alright.

I still prefer my current 7$ KB and 7$ mouse setup over anything else I've used though.

 

[Benaiir]

I picked up a wireless keyboard/mouse setup 3 years ago by M$... I'm not very happy with it considering the space bar broke out and now every time it falls off the desk I have to look for it. Then there's my M$ wireless G adaptor that doesn't have WPA support or wireless N support... Exactly what my network is... I can still get internet off the neighbors, but it's perty damned slow (They're ~100-200ft away)

 

[Arainach]

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Originally Posted by tenzip /img/forum/go_quote.gif The stuff with Microsoft's name on it can be very good. I used one of their ergo keyboards for years, and their standard optical wheel mice hold up well in a dirty factory environment. I wonder who makes these peripherals for them.

....they do? Their hardware isn't rebranded generics; they design it.

MS's keyboards are hands down the best I've ever used (and I've used a lot), especially their ergos. Their mice are very comfortable, and the only place where Logitech beats them is gaming in my book.

 

[PiccoloNamek]

I love my Microsoft intellimouse optical. I had the same one for at least ten years and it always performed well and was very comfortable to boot. I just got back from Fry's and while I was there I bought my second intellimouse because the first one is finally starting to show its age. I hope for another decade of good performance and service from the new one.

 

[roastpuff]

Microsoft keyboard are awesome. I've had the chance to use a G11, and other generics, and I still prefer my Comfort Curve 2000 for quietness and key response. Plus, it's nice and cheap.

Their mice are also quite good, but for gaming I still prefer Logitech - I run the CC2000 and the G5 side by side on both desktops.

 

[DoubleEs]

I use the 360 pad for gaming, it's easily the best pad I've used on the PC

 

[Gatto]

I've had a few microsoft keyboards but I've settled on razer for my mice and keyboards these days.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I have a Microsoft mouse and keyboard at work. I like them and have had zero problems.

 

[lmf22]

Just bought the new Microsoft Wireless Mobile 6000 (with Blue Track) and it works great, feels good, looks nice.

 

[Zodduska]

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Originally Posted by DoubleEs /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use the 360 pad for gaming, it's easily the best pad I've used on the PC

Same here, the wireless receiver works great.. I love being able to kick back and play pc games untethered. The analog triggers are perfect for some casual driving game fun too.