This has become my go-to wireless keyboard/mouse combo. At the typical desktop distances expected in an office environment, you can't lose - this thing is good enough that I can game with it.
Setup is stupid easy: just plug in the dongle and go. No pairing - no drivers, everything is recognized by the computer as a standard keyboard & mouse, and this will even work pre-boot. Very handy during OS installations.
The range is good enough that I can use this to control my pc from across the room when using it as a media center, and in fact it is good enough that I can even play mouse/keyboard RPG type games like The Witcher with very little noticeable lag or jitter from a distance of over 8 feet. It's not seemless - I think that at this distance I -would- notice problems playing FPS-type games, but for games where twitch isn't super important, or non-game applications, you're fine. Range starts to become an issue at over 10 feet but I've never really put it too the test beyond that.
The battery life is excellent too. All I can say is "months", provided you remember to switch off the mouse when not in use.
Speaking of the mouse, it's worth noting that the mouse makes an excellent laptop accessory, as it has a nice little divit to store the usb dongle when not in use. If there is one weird quirk I've noticed - and this is specific to one game only - on Dragon Age: Origins, the scroll wheel doesn't work right. This is extremely weird because it works normally in literally every other application I use, and I've double and triple checked my application settings for the specific game, but strangely, it appears to be the mouse. Switching to any other mouse I have and the scrolling in that game works fine.
The keyboard is on par with wired keyboards in the $10-$20 range, with my only complaint being the smallish F-keys. You get used to them, but they are not optimal. If you are familiar with the standard Microsoft wired keyboard 400, you know what you are in for.
One last thing worth mentioning: this combo works with Xbox 360s and PS3s as well. While I have never had need for a mouse on either console, the keyboard works just fine, and are 'plug & play', just plug the dongle into a USB port and the keyboard works.
5 stars - awesome price, awesome battery life, reliable hardware. I would deduct a half-star for the tiny F keys and the DA:O glitch, but since amazon doesn't award half-stars, I have to round up for all the other great things about this kit.
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| number of keys | — | 104 | 104 | 104 | 12 | 104 |
| connectivity tech | — | Radio Frequency, Usb | Radio Frequency | Radio Frequency, Usb | Bluetooth | — |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| operating system | Microsoft | Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS | Chrome OS, All Windows Server Versions 2000, Linux, Windows 10, Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 |
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A good keyboard for the price and the wireless works great!
I bought a second set for my other computer. you can't be the price and the form factor is good- does not take up too much space on the desk. Also, the mouse has a place to snap the transmitter in so if you are taking the mouse with your laptop, you don't lose the little transmitter. The only problem is there is no caps lock or num lock light so I have to look at my laptop to see if the light is on. If you have a desktop, this could be a problem for you, especially IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE THAT TYPE IN ALL CAPS!!!1/16/17 update- the most pervasive problem I've had among these keyboards is that the printed letters eventually rub off the most used keys. The Keys are: E D S C N & L. Even though Microsoft warranties the keyboard for 2 years, apparently this does not apply to the letters staying on the keys as I was just told when I called in. Lowering my rating to 4 stars. FYI hand lotion and harsh cleaners will speed this process up.
