Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000

received this a week ago.

great keyboard, soft touch keys.

Function Keys are easy to program,

buttons for email/browser - no need to rember which keys you have assigned..!!

one feature - click of the button and it shows you which internet pages are open

only comment, is when installing the USB receiver, click yes to install it once.

I've had this for over a year now.

Keyboard: It's a good size, the keys are well made. I have no fear of any keys popping out. The keys press well, and easily. The media keys are very useful and you know the feel of the layout in no time so if you need to change the volume or whatever in the dark you can. The mail, internet, msn and music player keys are there but I don't find much use for them (also the 5 optional buttons). I just go and click the icon, if you would use them though they are set-able so you can change what program is run. I find the icons of the "F" buttons isn't needed either, overkill in my opinion, would be happier if it were just f keys (but I just keep the F lock on).

Mouse:
It is light, I've got heavy batteries and think it's still quite light, The wheel is rubber and moves easily without a sound, you can set an action if you press the wheel (I use show desktop, default I think) and it doesn't press while I scroll but is responsive when I want to use it. A bad point to the mouse is that it is ultra sensitive when your computer is in sleep mode and it will wake it up, I tried to get around this by making it so the mouse couldn't wake it up.. but it didn't work.

The Receiver...It is big. 12cmx8cm. You would assume that size meant it would be able to get a signal from next door.. well to be honest it can.. at the start. I tested my keyboard and I could use the media keys from downstairs. Now I can't use the mouse at the other end of my bed, so 2.5m is its limit, a bit frustrating. Also sometimes doesn't work at closer ranges.

Other than the connection and size of the receiver this is a great product.