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What: Featuring a sleek and compact curved design, the new Microsoft^{® Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 is the most comfortable keyboard in its class. The approachable design was specifically developed for flat-keyboard users who are intimidated by ergonomic keyboards, but want enhanced comfort.}

Format: Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 operates on PC and Macintosh platforms and connects directly to a standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.

Product  Description: Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 is a wired keyboard featuring a 6-degree curved layout in a sleek, compact design with low-profile keys. Created by Microsoft ergonomists, this keyboard encourages a more natural wrist and arm alignment that helps improve overall posture. With no accompanying software to download, this keyboard is a practical and easy-to-use solution for anyone looking to enhance the comfort level of their computing experience.

New! Sleek, compact design with low-profile keys saves desk space and looks good in any home or office.

· Curved keyboard design delivers more comfort in an easy-to-use keyboard layout. When tested against other top-selling flat keyboards, Microsoft found that people prefer this keyboard layout by a ratio of 3-to-1.1 With a slight 6-degree curve, it encourages a more natural position while remaining approachable.

· Water-resistant design withstands those accidental spills, which it channels out the bottom.

· Easy setup and use right out of the box without any software necessary for full functionality of all the features

· Convenient Hot Keys including Mail, Search and Web/Home allow you to quickly launch your favorite programs with the touch of a button.

· One-touch control of music, video and more with the Media Center. Now you can play your favorite songs and access other common media controls with the touch of a button.

· Back and Forward keys on the top portion of the keyboard make it easy to navigate between windows.

Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 is scheduled to be widely available by September 2005 for an estimated retail price of $24.95 (U.S.).2 Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 is backed by a three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft Corp. in the United States and Canada.

What: Looking for a comfortable mouse at an affordable price? Look no further than the new Microsoft^{® Comfort Optical Mouse 3000, the most comfortable mouse in its class. Designed by Microsoft ergonomists and usability experts – this mouse feels great in your hand.}

Format: Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 operates on both the PC and Macintosh platforms and uses a standard PS/2 port or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection. IntelliPoint mouse software (included) is necessary for full functionality of the Tilt Wheel and Magnifier tool.

Product Description: Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 comes equipped with smart features such as a new Magnifier tool and a Tilt Wheel for easier navigation and control. The mouse also delivers proprietary High Definition tracking technology for more responsiveness, more precision and smoother tracking. With its ambidextrous grip design, Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 maximizes comfort and efficiency.

Features and Benefits:

● New! Proprietary High Definition Optical Technology puts ultimate performance in the palm of your hand. Microsoft’s new line of High Definition mice uses technology that is two generations ahead of standard optical and laser mice. These mice are equipped with the exclusive Microsoft Intelligent Tracking System for smoother tracking, 1,000 DPI for more responsiveness and 6,000 FPS for better precision.

· New! Magnifier tool enlarges any section of the screen, enabling real-time magnified viewing and editing of images, documents, Web sites and more. Simply push the Magnifier button and move the cursor over any portion of the screen you want to enlarge.

· Ambidextrous grip design provides enhanced comfort in either hand, and the shape of the mouse provides more contact with your hand, so it takes the pressure off and is easy to use.

· Proprietary mouse Tilt Wheel delivers revolutionary capabilities with four-way scrolling. You can now scroll smoothly vertically and horizontally, and enjoy more control and ease when navigating long Web pages or spreadsheets.

· Four customizable buttons can be easily changed to perform popular commands with a single touch.

Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 is scheduled to be widely available by September 2005 for an estimated retail price of $29.95 (U.S.).2 Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 is backed by a two-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft Corp. in the United States and Canada.

What: Microsoft Corp.’s new Natural^{® Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 debuts a revolutionary new ergonomic keyboard design, the latest breakthrough innovation in Microsoft’s No. 1 best-selling line of ergonomic keyboards.1 Featuring a new “gull wing” design with a 14-degree gable, this is the most comfortable ergonomic keyboard from Microsoft. Equipped with convenient and time-saving features including a Zoom Slider and My Favorites Keys, this wired keyboard boasts the ultimate in comfort and productivity.}

Format: Microsoft® Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 operates on PC and Macintosh platforms and connects directly to a standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. IntelliType Pro keyboard software is necessary for full functionality of the Zoom Slider and My Favorites Keys and enhanced function keys.

Product Description: Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 features a breakthrough design based on Microsoft’s Natural keyboards, which have been found to significantly reduce carpal tunnel symptoms.2 This keyboard features a proprietary “gull wing” design with a 14-degree gable, 12-degree split, natural arc and a curved key bed that brings the keys closer to the user’s fingers, reducing reach and unnecessary motion while encouraging a more natural typing position. The keyboard also has an optional palm rest for a 7-degree reverse slope, which in a usability study was found to encourage better arm and wrist alignment.3

● New! The advanced ergonomic keyboard design of new Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 delivers the ultimate in comfortable computing. The proprietary “gull wing” design brings the keys closer to the user’s fingers, reducing reach and unnecessary motion while encouraging a more natural position. The keyboard has an optional palm rest for a 7-degree reverse slope, which in a usability study was found to encourage better arm and wrist alignment.3 It also features a cushioned wrist rest that is 7 millimeters taller than the keyboard, which places wrists in a less awkward alignment.

· New! Easy-to-access forward and back buttons are located at the bottom center of the keyboard for more convenient PC navigation.

· Zoom Slider features effortless control of digital photos and documents with just the touch of a finger, delivering true compatibility between hardware and software. Simply push the slider, located in the middle of the keyboard, to zoom in and out when navigating large documents or images. It’s the perfect companion for digital camera owners, because 80 percent of them store or access their images on the computer.4

· My Favorites Keys deliver one-touch access to your most-used Web sites, files and folders. Simply push and hold the key to assign it to the current destination, just as you would with a car stereo’s preset buttons. The key assignments also move with the individual user settings. In addition, you can simply push the Show Favorites Key to reveal the current assignment of each of the five My Favorites Keys.

· Enhanced F Keys make it easy to complete common tasks with one touch. Keys are conveniently grouped according to usage patterns, such as New, Open and Close. You also can set traditional F Key functions with the F Key lock.

· Customizable Hot Keys, including Mail, Web/Home and Search allow you to quickly launch these programs with the touch of a button.

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is scheduled to be widely available by September 2005 for an estimated retail price of $64.95 (U.S.).5 Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is backed by a three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft in the United States and Canada.