Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop For Mac

The Connect button is on the bottom of the wireless mouse. You may need to use a paperclip or thin instrument to press the connect button. When the wireless mouse connects to the receiver, you will be able to use it on our PC or Mac. Some Logitech wireless mouse models have a Channel button on the bottom. Product Name Microsoft® Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 Product Version Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 v1.0. Microsoft IntelliType Pro for Mac and IntellliPoint for Mac software will install in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish. User settings for OS language preference determine which localized.

Manufacturer:Microsoft Min OS X: Any Version

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac August 21, 2006 Blake Buck

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This keyboard totally fails in the software department. First off, the zoom slider is useless for the most part. It dosen't tie into Universal access, rather, enlarges on an application basis only. So in a web browser, instead of making the whole screen bigger, it just makes the text on the page bigger. FAILURE.

Next, many of the preset mapped fucntions are illogical. One of your mouse button is default mapped to nothing at all. FAILURE. Next, the cool spotlight button doesn't bring up spotlight, rather a plain find window. Also, this function only worked properly in a few apps. In addition, there's no way to map this button to spotlight. FAILURE.

Next, when assigning hot buttons, you're limited in functionality. You just drag and drop your favorite app into the window right? NO. You'll be navigating to the files path via a browser window. And forget about assigning anything fancy, like spotlight or system preferences. FAILURE.

For some reason, the Microsoft driver kept telling me that the my signal was weak, even though the keyboard and mouse were inches from the base station. The range on the unit was also quite low, anything beyond 8-10 feet was useless. The base station is also a little bulky.

Next, the big delete key (not the backspace key) wouldn't allow me to delete. The mouse picked up well on most surfaces, but still wouldn't register on glass. Finally, I hate keyboards that have the keyboard shortcuts printed on the keys themselves. Who needs those? If you're using shortcuts, odds are, you don't need it printed on your keys as a reminder.

The Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac is a great piece of hardware that suffers from some really limiting software. It's good to see more Microsoft products coming to the Mac, but they seriously need to develop better software for interfacing with OS X. On the plus side, my old PC has a really nice new keyboard.

PROS:

• Unique visual design, silver with translucent keys.
  
• Extremely comfortable ergonomic key layout without the goofy shape of most ergonomic keyboards.
  
• Leather palm rest is very comfortable and classy
  
• iTunes buttons work within any application, extremely convenient.
  
• Mouse is quite comfortable
  
• Included CD includes drivers for PC, just in case. (Software works great on my PC!)

CONS:

• Zoom won't englarge screen via universal accessability, instead simply enlarging within an application basis.
  
• One of the buttons default maps to NOTHING
  
• Scroll wheel is not cliky, it's smooth. Scrolling however, is still clicky.
  
• Had to install 2 pieces of software to use hot buttons, AND had to restart.
  
• Base station is extremely bulky.
  
• Cool spotlight button is actually just a find function. No way to make it spotlight.
  
• Mappable functions limited
  
• Keyboard Shortcuts printed on keys
  
• Still didn't pick up on glass
  
• Keeps telling me my wireless signal is low, from inches away?
  
• 8-10 ft range

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac

Manufacturer: Microsoft

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Editors Liked

• Nice looking
• Lots of customizable one-touch keyboard buttons
• Keyboard has comfortable wrist rest
• Long range
• Ergonomic design
• Five programmable mouse buttons
• Easy-to-use software
• Rechargeable Mouse (Docking)
• Aero-inspired design
• Number Pad
• Mac support

Editors Didn't Like

• Keyboard needs Caps Lock and F-Lock indicator
• Some aspects of the product don’t feel Mac-like
• Mouse is right-handed only
• Right-handed only mouse
• Ergonomic keys take some getting used to
• Keyboard is not rechargeable
• Picks up smudges easily
• Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

By Macworld on 80

If you can get over some of its un-Mac-like characteristics, the Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 is an attractive keyboard and mouse set for your Mac—provided that the devices fit you physically. It also offers lots of customizable buttons for quick,..

By Atomic MPC on 70

When Microsoft got into the peripheral business many years ago, a lot of people scoffed. We scoffed, for instance, but we’re happy to say we were wrong. The Redmond Giant has put out a lot of good hardware over the years, and some dogs of course,..

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By Trusted Reviews on 70

Like many people who are quite happy keeping the inferior headphones bundled with their iPod, there are also a large amount who will never use a keyboard and mouse other than the ones that came with their PC. This is fine in some cases, as..

By Tech Loop on 83

the Microsoft 7000 is a very solid desktop set. The keyboard matches Windows Vista great and provides a ton of functionality key, but with a $129.99 MSRP price tag, there may be better..

By Expert Reviews on 60

The Wireless Desktop 7000 is the second most expensive set here. Its heavy and feels very strong, with no flex in the base. Like Logitechs MX 5500, the Desktop 7000 has a charging stand to keep the mouse topped up. Unlike the Logitech set, the..

By ExtremeTech on 80

Attractive and a pleasure to use, this duo doesnt disappoint. Its price isnt outrageous, but its still a lot of dough to fork over.Advanced Features..

By Good Gear Guide on 80

Another solid wireless peripheral package from Microsoft, the Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 offers a great combination of comfort, style and features. Wed have liked to see the keyboard match the mouse and come with a docking station for charging, but..

By About.com on 80

If you are the type that not only wants a wireless desktop set to work good, but you expect it to look good too the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 is a great option. The translucent border looks like the Vista Aero theme and it has lots of..

By I4U on 85

If you are a fan of Vista’s Aero theme and want to spice up your desktop with a matching keyboard and mouse that also happen to work very well, the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 is a great option. The price is even good for what you get at..

By TechRadar on 90

Microsoft cops probably more criticism than any other company in the world. People just seem to like moaning about Windows and Office, and let’s face it, it’s easy to see why somtimes. But one thing Microsoft cannot be criticised for is..

By PC Mag on 80

The Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 isnt the cheapest keyboard-and-mouse set, but it might be the..

By The Lobe and Mail on

The sexiest is the Microsoft 7000, which has taken its cue from Microsoft Vista and is called the Aero Edition; the always careful Microsoft designers embedded three keys in the smoked plastic frame, which don't move; all you need to do is to touch..

By IT Reviews on

This is a quality keyboard and mouse set, with a load of thoughtful touches included to increase your desktop productivity. The only real let-downs are the small left shift key and the lack of rechargeable batteries for the keyboard (although you can..

By Expert Reviews on 80

According to Microsoft, the greatest benefits of the Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 are that it brings the beauty of Windows Aero to your desktop, and that it enables instant access to Windows 3D, neither of which is reason enough for a Mac user to..