Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

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The first-ever rechargeable backlit keyboard.

The ultimate rechargeable keyboard and mouse for Windows Vista® and PC entertainment. Designed to make it easier than ever to control PC media from your desk, your lap-or even from the comfort of your couch.

Keyboard & Mouse Features

* Rechargeable Mouse and Backlit Keyboard
First ever rechargeable mouse and backlit keyboard solution. Microsoft's exclusive charging hub allows you to recharge both the mouse and keyboard in one easy-to-use place.

* 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Technology
Connect wirelessly right out of the box with First Connect Technology for up to 30 feet with virtually no interference.

* Battery Status Indicator
You'll know when power is low when the battery status indicator senses battery life is running out.

* 4 USB Ports
Integrated USB ports in the charging station give you the flexibility to download images from your digital camera or plug in your thumb drive or other USB device-right from your desktop.

* Wireless Freedom
Give yourself room to move-wireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires.

Mouse Features

* Rechargeable Mouse
A battery status indicator flashes when batteries need recharging.

* 4-Way Scrolling
Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with Tilt Wheel Technology.

* High Definition Laser Technology
Microsoft High Definition Laser Mouse products are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking.

* Instant Viewer
Too many open items on your desktop? Click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows, then point and click to select.

* Magnifier
Point and click to enlarge and edit detail using the Magnifier*.

* Brushed Aluminum
The sleek, symmetrical design features an authentic brushed aluminum that feels as good as it looks.

* Intelligent Power System
Adjust battery life depending on performance needs.

Keyboard Features

* Navigation Pad
Command your PC from your lap or the comfort of your sofa with the integrated cursor control.

* Windows® Start Button
Press to launch your Start menu and search your PC or the Web if you have Windows Vista installed.

* Ultra-thin Comfort Curve Design
Place your hands naturally and work comfortably using the distinctive and ergonomist-approved Comfort Curve design with quiet touch keys.

* Windows® Live Call Button
Just press this button to access your Windows Live Messenger contact list; then select an Online Contact and start a video conversation.

* Compact Industrial Design
This sleek design reduces clutter on your desk, fits on your lap and complements your flat screen monitor.

* Gadgets Button
One-touch access to gadgets such as weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums.

* Media Center Start Button
One touch access to Windows Media Center.

* Ultra-thin Keyboard
Experience true comfort with the ultra-thin Comfort Curve keyboard plus quiet touch keys.

* Intelligent Backlighting
Backlighting comes on automatically when you approach the keyboard and turns off when you're away, saving valuable battery life. And, backlight intensity automatically adjusts itself to the room lighting conditions.

* Media Controls
Media Controls allow you to easily navigate to next track, previous track, play, pause and volume control.

* "My Favorites" Hot Keys
Access the folders, files, and Web pages you use most with one-touch "My Favorites" Keys.

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Tech Specs

(Based on manufacturer's information)
Platform: PC
Connection Type: Wireless
Layout Style: Standard
Special Keys: Browser Control Keys
Programmable Keys
Volume Control
Windows 95 Keys
Internet Keys
Connections: Bluetooth
System Requirements: Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Windows Vista® or Windows XP (XP Professional/Home Edition/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition).

IMPORTANT: For best results and Bluetooth® device compatibility, use the included Microsoft mini Bluetooth transceiver. Service Pack 2 is also required with Windows XP.

* Pentium 233 MHz or higher with 128 MB of RAM
* 60 MB free (Install 100 MB free)
* USB port
* CD drive
* Mouse: 1 AA NiMH (included) Keyboard: 4 AA NiMH (included)

Internet Hot Keys are supported for use with:

* Windows-based PC: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later; MSN® Explorer versions 7.0 or 8.0; Netscape Navigator versions 6.1, 6.2, 7.0; and AOL versions 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
* Macintosh: Microsoft Internet Explorer for the Macintosh version 5.0 or later and Netscape Navigator version 6.1, 7.0

Multimedia Hot Keys are supported for use with:

* Windows-based PC: Versions of Microsoft CD Player, Microsoft Deluxe CD, Microsoft Windows Media® Player, and certain versions of other popular media players and browsers
* Macintosh: iTunes

Note: The Magnifier is not compatible with Direct3D® API in full screen mode, media players, OpenGL, and Layered Windows. If you are using Mac OS X, the Magnifier enlarges text and images on the entire screen.

Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000