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Low-Profile Wireless Keyboard and BlueTrack Mouse Desktop Set – USB

Technical Details

- Media Center Control media playback from your keyboard
- Hot Keys One-touch access to Windows Media Player, e-mail, Home, calculator, My Documents, Zoom, instant messaging, and photos
- Spill-Resistant, Quiet Touch Keys – Integrated water channels drain the liquid away
- Mouse Works on Virtually Any Surface – Works more places than ever before, including on granite countertops, living room carpet, and rough wood tables
- Reliable 2.4 GHz Wireless Up to a 30-foot range and less clutter on your desktop
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“Better than the Logitech MK 300″ 2010-01-21
By robgman (Anacortes, WA)
I had received the Logitech MK 300 (I think that’s the model number) wireless desktop and was very satisfied with its functionality. However, after about 3 months of owning it I dropped it about less than a foot onto a soft sofa and one of the little plastic legs that allows the keyboard to sit on a table at an angle making it ergonimcally better for typing broke off. Accordingly, the first thing I looked at when I opened this wireless desktop was those little plastic legs. It was immediately apparent to me that the legs with this keyboard are sturdier and of better quality than the Logitech.

The range, comfort of the keyboard and all the functions are standard and useful.

I’ve only been using this product for about a month but after 5 or 6 months I’ll update this review so it will be more comprehensive.

“Because it’s fun to use a mouse on the carpet.” 2010-01-21
By Fryfat (San Francisco, CA)
This is a huge upgrade over the old wireless mouse and keyboard combo I had, which would often miss clicks and had a weak range. No more. With the MS desktop 3000, every key is read the millisecond it’s pressed, just like a wired keyboard and mouse, but without the mess of wires. My desk looks great.

As you can expect form a membrane keyboard, they keys are quiet and a little mushy. However, even for a membrane keyboard, these keys seem ultra silent – like I could type a novel next to a sleeping baby. My only complaint is the F keys, I miss the days when I didn’t have to use “F-lock” to use them!

The mouse wheel feels a little loose, but other than that it works great on my desk and every other surface I’ve tried it on, including my jeans.

It’s a great wireless keyboard and mouse combo.

“Long time Mac user is very happy with Microsoft.” 2010-01-21
By Cannon (Ypsilanti, Mi)
This keyboard and mouse combo has to be one of the best I’ve ever used.

I want to start off letting you know that I have been a long time faithful Logitec consumer. When my last mouse from them went out however, I decided to look around. I had a mouse keyboard combo and would have just purchased a new mouse if it weren’t for the fact that it would have taken my second of three USB ports. When I started looking, I wanted a keyboard that would fit my need for compact, low-profile keys, quiet, and a more streamline, but unique design. The keyboard meets that and more.

First off, the keyboard has a great feel to it, and the keys, despite a few reviews, are very quiet. It feels like I’m typing on an ergonomic laptop. There are a ton of extra function keys that I haven’t bothered to program yet, but from what I’ve read it will be as easy as installing the keyboard was. I plugged the USB in, and it was rearing to go.

The USB dongle is very small and out of the way. And best of all it doesn’t emit any light, so all of you nocturnal users can rest at ease.

They mouse is the last piece to review, and it has a number of high points, but a small fault. First the bad, it is a little loud when you use the main left and right click. It is something I totally got over when I looked at the rest of it. The BlueTrack technology really makes it so that the moue can be used on just about every surface. The wheel is smooth, not loud and clunky like previous logitec mice. and the mouse comes with two extra side buttons. On the Mac they automatically set up for Dashboard and Show all Workspaces.

The whole deal was a great price, and if I had to do it all over again, I would definitely purchase this combo.

“Doesn’t work in XP Pro” 2010-01-15
By A. Schuette
Ordered two of these for some stations in an office comprised of XP Pro desktops. XP Pro does not recognize the transceiver, and Microsoft’s support site for the device is atrocious. While it works on our Win 7 machines, we will not be upgrading the XP Pro for the forseeable future due to application requirements. Since the Desktop works on the Win 7 machines I can’t return it, but I have my doubts about any other wireless transceivers for this environment.

“Five Stars for this Wireless Set!” 2010-01-14
By In the AmaZone…
I may have griped about some Microsoft products in the past, but the Wireless 3000 keyboard and mouse set is impressive. I’ve used other wireless sets (one of which I am still using with another computer), but this blows the competition out of the water. It’s idiot proof and user friendly to get started. Pop the batteries into the keyboard and mouse, plug the USB dongle (receiver) into the computer, and away you go.

The mouse is extremely comfortable and maneuverable but might be a little large for someone with small hands. Keys and commonly used buttons are positioned comfortably like (most) other full-sized keyboards, and there is a rubberized tilted hand rest, making typing easy. Additional control buttons line the left side and top of the keyboard -they’re there if you need them but out of the way if you don’t.
Layout and design are great. The keyboard offers more menu buttons than you can shake a stick at, even one for the calculator, along with buttons to control Explorer, Windows Media Player, speakers, etc. There’s also an indicator light for when the battery gets low. The 5-button mouse has easy-to-grip sides, slides effortlessly over any smooth dark surface, and responds well without being overly sensitive. Most impressive is the center scroll wheel that is the smoothest I have ever used, and the extra two buttons are placed so that while accessible, they are not in your way.

Good performance. A small USB device plugs directly into the computer (no wires or extensions), and both the mouse and keyboard work flawlessly at a distance of more than six feet from the computer while maintaining decent battery life. The USB receiver conveniently stores in a recess in the bottom of the mouse when not in use, so you don’t need to hunt through your notebook bag to find it.
It’s even stylish with a sleek black look.

Overall, I’m impressed -no gripes yet, and none expected. I’ll let you know, but for now I’d recommend it over others on the market. I did not use it on the Mac OS, but the box claims compatibility -I’d check additional reviews if you are a Mac user.

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