I bought this keyboard as a Christmas present for a friend, and I helped him set it up -- very easy! He does a lot of number crunching, so he uses the number keypad extensively, and he was very impressed with how the wrist rest was set under the numbers -- very comfortable to use.
This product does what it says on the tin. However the range could be better, I bought this for use with my PC which is attached to an LCD flat panel tv, I do not want to have to sit close to the tv to make the keyboard and mouse function properly, so I have to move the receiver onto the floor well away from the set and opening it to potentially being stepped on and broken, I may seek a new wireless keyboard and mouse in the future, but this works well enough as a stop gap.
Steer clear of this one. Later models have improved.
I was terribly disappointed in this purchase.
1. This thing is barely wireless... The RF radius is roughly 4 feet. At that distance, I might as well be tethered by a USB cable. I had to use a USB extension cable to get the receiver close enough to my keyboard. Lame.
2. The keyboard layout is non-standard, for no good reason really, since there's plenty of room on the board:
* and - keys are reversed on the numeric keypad. Good luck with data entry!
Home, End, Delete, and Page Up/Down are in some weird 2 column layout, which causes you to hit End when going for Page Up, and Page Up when going for Page Down. Why?
I guess this is fine for someone who looks at the keyboard when typing, but it's a nightmare for anyone who can actually touch-type.
A good keyboard should be nearly transparent to the user. And a wireless one should actually be wireless.
The design of this thing is just broken. Caveat emptor.
Now it's easy for anyone to enjoy a great cordless keyboard and mouse. The Cordless Desktop EX 100 is affordable, simple to set up, and provides an ideal combination of features that make everyday tasks smoother and more fun. Adjust audio volume, launch your web home page or your calculator with conveniently placed buttons on your spill resistant keyboard. The cordless optical mouse lets you work smoothly and freely on almost any surface, and features a mouse wheel that lets you scroll documents with more control. Your work space will be easier to manage too.
Features:
Start your calculator onscreen with a single button.
Launch your Web home page, or e-mail, straight from your keyboard.
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Mouse wheel lets you scroll through Web pages and documents.