Microsoft desktop 6000 v3

Another highlight of this keyboard is the "Windows Vista Aero-inspired" border which wraps around the whole device. To be perfectly honest, it's a nice touch but nothing to brag about since it's pretty much a thin layer of colored plastic. Personally I imagined it to be more like frosted glass but as you can see it's pretty much see-through.

Whoever invents a material where you can control the effect like pixel shaders will be very rich. The multimedia keys have also got a visual makeover with transparent buttons. Compared to the previous v2's layout, v3 features more streamlined buttons which is better organized and less intrusive. The function keys have also been redesigned with smaller individual buttons that are equally spaced between each other.

This is a change I don't welcome where it seems like they've change it for the sake of change. I say this because in the previous version, and on most keyboards, function keys are grouped in sets of fours F1-F4. This is useful because I've grown use to the habit of finding buttons by which set they are in and where they are in the set, for example F5 is the first of the second set, F12 is the last of the last set.

I've been taking a few guesses at where they are with moderate accuracy, but nothing beats knowing what button it is before pressing it.

The rest of the keyboard remains pretty much identical the previous version. The keys are fairly soft and quiet whilst at the same time keeping the "desktop keyboard" tactile feel.

It's also good knowing the keyboard is ergonomically approved whilst it is still aesthetically pleasing no ugly divide. Like the previous version, the rubbery palm rest remains and is in my opinion adds a lot to the comfort. The mouse on the other hand is radically different from the previous version. At first sight it might seem like it was designed by a person who had just discovered curves, but you'd be surprised just how easily your hands rest and grip on it. Besides the normal things you expect out of a mouse clicking and moving which it does well, I can't help myself but comment on the scroll wheel and how Microsoft continues to baffle me why they're making it harder and harder to use.

The scroll wheel is now thinner than a female celebrity on a mission and the middle-click is becoming almost a balancing puzzle in itself - balance a little too far left or right activates the horizontal scroll instead. Finally some quick notes about the battery life. Both the keyboard and mouse use two AA batteries included. Obviously it's difficult to give a firm evaluation of the battery life without prolonged use but from experiences using the previous version, the mouse lasts around months with very intensive use and the keyboard around months with pretty intensive use too.

Battery indicators on both will let you know when to prepare a fresh set of batteries before it passes away. If you don't like wires but is concerned about performance and range, then I'd recommend you avoid Bluetooth for the time being. The Wireless Laser Desktop v3 is a stylish and functional desktop set with plenty of useful features. If you already have a v2 it's probably not worth upgrading to but if you're in the market for a new work or gaming desktop set without the premium tax then definitely have a look at this.

The mouse s practically a direct copy of the Logitech revolution series. I might get one of those if they sellthem separately, logitech has no BT mice I'd actually use. Also unless you use it on a conventional desk or the tranceiver dongle is drastically improved over the one that come with the Got the v2 set at the moment myself - and I love it, v3 seems like a small upgrade to me if not cosmetic.

Dont think i'll update not upgrade to this set, prefer my current V2 set to be honest. If it had bluetooth connectivity then i would for sure. Allows you to set custom keys and check battery status.

Nothing fancy but works as you'd expect it to. When scrolling, I always use it and when surfing the net, I use it to tab links; so you're saying there is no option to simply switch the left-right movement off? I just didn't like the feel of the curve design. I wish the series also revamped came with the same mouse that this package comes with. My MX is getting kind of old and has problems charging because of worn contacts. I hate the position of the two side buttons.

They're a pain to reach and they constantly place them there with every mouse! The buttons should be placed straight up and down and just slightly above where your thumb rests. I thought the same exact thing. I have an MX and when trying the MS mouse, I couldn't believe how far up I had to reach to get to the side buttons. I am not a fan of wireless mouses however..

I could type faster then the keyboard could respond, and I remember the mouse not being very accurate. I am sure things have changed over the last few years, but I am still iffy on the battery part of things. I would hate for it to run out during a game. Batteries last ages, I think it's nearly 6 months since I changed mine. And I game quite a bit as well. I just hear stories of people playing games, and mid battle, or during gameplay, the mouse or keyboard stop working. Search In. Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop v3.

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