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Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 - Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
Buy New: £5.25
New (22) Used (1) from £4.84
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 2202
Platform: Windows Xp
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.7
Dimensions (in): 17.8 x 7.7 x 1.6
MPN: ZG6-00010
Model: ZG6-00010
UPC: 805529988521
EAN: 0805529988521
ASIN: B0009VTEXE
Release Date: February 15, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: New Retail Boxed - Available from stock
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| Features:
| • | • Microsoft keyboard allows you one touch access to e-mail, the internet and frequently used applications• Designed to withstand an accidental spill• USB or PS/2 connectivity." |
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Product Description
The entry model of the Microsoft cable type keyboard. It features 10 hot keys and it is possible to access to Internet and the mail quickly by pushing the appropriate key as well as loading media centre. Other dedicated hot keys enable you to control volume, playback CDs and Video material using the fast forward, pause and stop keys. There are also dedicated hot keys for the calculator and for operational failure. Software installation is not necessary, you can just connect the Wired Keyboard 500 to your p...
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Perfectly good August 16, 2008
Sarah Larsen (Hampshire, England)
If you are used to using laptop keys which are almost flat then this keyboard should be worth buying; the keys are halfway between a laptop and a regular keyboard. I found my last keyboard to be extremely noisy and the keys were so tall that the added effort of typing on them caused my fingers to ache after a while. This keyboard is faster and quieter. For me it suits perfectly. Also I love the shortcuts at the top for calculator, my computer, email, home, and media player.
OK, but not great May 15, 2008
Film Buff (Nottingham, UK)
Given it only costs 7.99 and is the bottom model in Microsoft's range, I feel it would be harsh to award this two stars, so I'm giving it three stars.
The keyboard is functional, with light touch keys & seems reasonably sturdy (though I haven't had it long)
I also liked the fact it had a PS2 connection, so I didn't have to use one of my USB ports and it was wired (I get fed up with buying batteries)
The function keys to launch Explorer etc are also useful.
However, it lacks the "smooth" feel you get on a really good quality keyboard. The keys do feel cramped and the rear of the keyboard is only about 1cm higher than the front (so they keyboard lies almost flat on your desk)
As I result I wouldn't recommend this for large amounts of typing (especially if you have big hands)
In summary, if you're looking for a cheap keyboard & don't intend to do much typing then this might be fine.
But if you intend to do lots of typing, or want a top quality keyboard then I would look elsewhere.
Warning PS2 connector April 23, 2008
Mr. C. Cardwell (Chorlewood)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
At the very end of the technical specification amazon mentions the keyboard has a PS2 connector.
A PS2 connector is not suitable for laptop PCs which have USB sockets.
It would be better if Microsoft also provided an adaptor and confirmed the product worked with an adaptor.
 Cheap rubbish February 25, 2008
David H. Bebbington (Kent, UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have used many Microsoft keyboards, including the "Natural" curved models, and they have been fine, but this keyboard is junk. I managed to use it for approx. 2 minutes before a key stuck. Tried it again the next day, another key stuck. Too cheap to be worth returning, but my advice: DON'T BUY THIS KEYBOARD.
Not USB but ps/2 and no converter plug February 11, 2008
Mr. Glyn Mason (Channel Islands)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
found this keyboard after doing a usb keyboard search. Looked good Ordered it, recived it and then spotted its not USB and no ps\2 to usb plug so had to send it back. when out of the box looks good with extra function keys. Search under USB and look to left until keyboards are shown.
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