Microsoft Releases Designer Bluetooth Desktop Keyboard And Mouse

[Guest]

Microsoft doesn't want you to deal with more wires for your desktop, so it created the Designer Bluetooth Desktop keyboard and mouse to work with Windows RT/8/8.1 devices, Android 4.4, and Mac OS 10.10.

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[Didenko]

It would be great if that mouse worked: http://www.amazon.com/review/R38A9PEMTY6XW8/ .

Oh, and it would be also great if Microsoft would not employ downvoting squads.

 

[thundervore]

5 buttons or GTFO!!!

After using the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 then the Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer I refuse to use a mouse with less than 5 buttons. Currently using a Performance Mouse MX.

 

[kyuuketsuki]

I wouldn't exactly say this is "useless" for any device without a built-in Bluetooth chipset, considering you can buy your own Bluetooth USB dongle for dirt cheap that will work with any Bluetooth product just fine.

 

[Roger Wilco]

HAHA Vlad Didenko, you missed the description, "Requires Windows 8 or higher". So I imagine no, you cannot use it on your macbook. Also, overall there's many other reviews than your SINGLE review that didn't even follow the instructions and use it on a Windows machine... As far as the product goes, pretty neat looking, would be great if there were more accessory buttons... (razer naga ftw)

 

[bzwaagstra]

The selection of Bluetooth keyboards and mice matched combinations is very slim. I welcome this high design option even if the mouse reviews scared me off. Sure, if you want to use a wireless USB dongle then the sky's the limit. But those of us with limited USB ports would like to take advantage of the built in Bluetooth.

I understand the combo is compatible with anything Bluetooth 4.0 and higher. Hence the limitation to Windows 8 and higher (earlier does not support Bv4 I think).

 

[turkey3_scratch]

My just-as-nice LG wireless mouse and keyboard costs $18 new. I still cannot fathom paying that for a keyboard and mouse.