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Final Results and Overall Mark
Well we
have reached the end of the review. Here are
my
final
comments, notes and grades for
the
Microsoft Wireless Desktop.
Final
Comments
How It Grades |
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Installation:
85%
Design: 70%
Mouse Accuracy: 80%
Performance:
80%
Features: 70%
Drivers: 85%
Price: 95%
Overall:
80% |
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Microsoft
surprises the world once again by releasing an unexpected wireless
combination that provides users with a very good wireless keyboard and
wireless ball mouse for an attractive price. It’s clear that for such an
affordable price you can’t expect an optical mouse with a top notch
keyboard. Nonetheless we found the mouse and the keyboard very agreeable to
use and we haven’t noticed any drawbacks. This product is the perfect
solution for every corporate or home user that wants to remove the clutter
created by cords from their desktop. These cordless devices also offer more
freedom since you can easily put the keyboard on your lap and change
position as you please. With outstanding drivers, this complete wireless
solution is clearly a winner thanks to its unbeatable price and ease of use.
Specs & Package |
Overall Score |
80% |
Version Reviewed |
Microsoft Wireless
Desktop |
Release Date |
Available Now! |
In the Box |
1 Wireless Desktop Wheel Mouse,
1 Wireless Desktop Keyboard,
1 Radio Receiver,
Set of batts,
1 Drivers CD-Rom,
1 Users' Guide. |
The Good Points |
Affordable,
Great Drivers,
Good Autonomy. |
The Bad Points |
Too few hotkeys,
No batteries monitoring through drivers |
Reviewers PC Setup |
Pentium 4
2.2 GHz
Asus P4TE Motherboard
Windows XP Professional
512 MB PC800 RDRAM
DirectX 8.1
19" Sony CPD-E400 Trinitron Monitor
Hercules 3D Prophet III Titanium 500
Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
Adaptec 19160
Adaptec USB2Connect 3100LP
DVD Pioneer 106s (16/40x)
Yamaha CRW2200E
Olitec USB ADSL V92 Ready Modem |
PC Required |
Minimum
System Requirements
Pentium 133MHz (or higher processor)
32MB of RAM (64 for Windows 2000, XP)
Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE, Windows
Millennium, Windows NT 4.0 (with SP6), Windows 2000 or
Windows XP Home/Pro
60MB of hard disk space
Quad Speed or faster CD-Rom/DVD-Rom drive
Available PS/2 connector
Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer
(version 5.5 is included) |
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