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You can pair a mouse that came with a hard linked receiver to a unifying receiver also. I consider this more of a business set.ĮDIT: New unifying receivers are about $11 on Amazon.

The set linked below, the MK545, below comes with a unifying receiver you can see it in the picture. I think is is more of a low-end consumer version, it didn't cost as much as other sets. The set I use at home K345 and M275 came as a set and the receiver has no marks. The way to tell is the unifying receiver has an orange * on it. If you buy a singular mouse it normally does not have a unifying receiver, that receiver is linked to that mouse only. While the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 has an impressive keyboard, its features don't justify the high price point (AU$149.95) and combined with its lacklustre mouse, this desktop combo just seems overpriced.Just a note on the Logitech ones. Both keyboard and mouse use two AA batteries each. Otherwise, the mouse feels very basic, with two additional buttons, one on each side and a standard scroll wheel. The mouse also features Microsoft's BlueTrack sensor technology, which means it will work on a variety of surfaces. It's designed for both left- and right-handed users, but because of this it feels slightly awkward, with pinky fingers being in no man's land in both cases. Similarly, the mouse similarly has a rubber lining around the sides, which doesn't seem to make any difference in comfort when using it.

While it is the best wrist pad we've used, when compared with a normal keyboard the difference isn't great enough to warrant the price premium. The defining feature of the keyboard though is the perforated rubber wrist pad at the bottom of the keyboard.
#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 battery checker software#
For the Windows XP users, installing the supplied software enables a similar function, displaying all open windows, but with much less pizzazz.
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To accommodate these additional buttons, the caps lock, num lock and scoll lock indicator LEDs have been removed, which is a minor annoyance.įor the Windows 7 or Vista users, the keyboard has a button dedicated to using the highly useless Flip 3D function, though this is only available if Aero is activated. Finally, there are five customisable buttons that can be configured to open a program, file or web page using the supplied software. The top of the keyboard is lined with extra function keys such as the standard media buttons (play/pause, forward, backward and volume control), along with pre-programmed buttons for opening an internet browser, email and the Documents and Pictures folders. The row of F keys have been shrunk down and have a lower profile at the top of the keyboard, which can be annoying for those who use them regularly. The keys make a soft sound when pressed, which will ensure a fairly quiet typing experience. Some of the keys have their short cut functions printed below them (such as Undo, Cut, Copy & Paste), which is a nice touch and can help beginners. The curve isn't as drastic as some of the other ergonomic keyboards out there and it doesn't take long before you're typing at a reasonable pace. It uses a similar shape and layout to Microsoft's Comfort Curve keyboards, with a slight six-degree angle that's meant to be easier on the wrists for those extended typing sessions. The main attraction of this desktop combo is the keyboard.
