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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth review

6.8

Editors' Rating

Good

5.2

Members' Rating

Average

Typical price:£ 135

Verdict

Despite some installation glitches and evidence of keyboard driver instability, the Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth is a pleasure to use. Cable clutter is reduced and mobility significantly improved. It’s well worth considering as a replacement for a conventional keyboard and mouse combination, but does not yet provide reliable interoperability with other Bluetooth devices... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Combines effective cable replacement technology with enhanced keyboard functionality
  • Keyboard and mouse are both comfortable to use
  • Provides quick keyboard access to Office and entertainment menu items.

Cons

  • Restricted to Windows XP
  • Limited implementation of Bluetooth profiles makes it unlikely that other Bluetooth devices will interoperate at the moment
  • Expensive.

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Member Opinion

5.2

Average Member Rating

Average

20 Members have reviewed this product

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Tim Gosselin

Tim Gosselin

Bluetooth link not dependable

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6.5

Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Expensive, battery lasts 2 weeks - but no wires!

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8.0

Excellent


Tom Smith

Tom Smith

Not Ready for Prime Time

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7.0

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

If it worked, it'd be great

Read more

6.0

Good


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