Microsoft Research has been responsible for a lot of downright amazing innovations, most of which have incredulously been ignored. The mouse alone is well worth the price of the entire combo.
The BlueTrack sensor can track absolutely anywhere, save clear glass and mirrors. When powered off, the dongle can be tucked either in a cavity next to the keyboard's battery compartment, or slotted into the bottom of the mouse. Both the keyboard and mouse operated glitch-free from every nook and cranny in the room without any line-of-sight issues. I found zero interference issues, despite the rodent's proximity to my wireless router and a 2.4 GHz R\C car in operation. However, I have no complaints since it works flawlessly. The wireless bundle features a rather large and unwieldy USB receiver that will stick out of your laptop like a 2.4 GHz radiation emitting tumour. It would be a folly to expect a nano receiver at this price range. Thereafter, it remains switched off until the battery is about to croak, which it signals with a continuous red light. It sports a low battery indicator that lights up green at startup to indicate healthy batteries. The keyboard is powered by two AAA batteries. For the price, you get an average-sized mouse replete with a power switch, two buttons, tilt-wheel for sideways scrolling, and a battery compartment that houses two AA batteries. The WD2000 looks and feels like any entry-level wireless combo. The mouse disappoints in the ergonomics department.
Therefore, I decided to put the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 (WD2000) through the paces to verify the claim. However, the latest entrant from Microsoft claims to solve all these problems without hurting your wallet. Not too long ago, wireless keyboards meant interference, line-of-sight issues, unbearable input lag, battery woes, and generally a frustrating experience that forced many to revert to the wired ways. Most of these issues have been dealt with, thanks to 2.4 GHz wireless technology, but input lag still remains the Achilles heel even on expensive wireless gaming mice. Cons: Crazy scroll wheel Unergonomic Lacks proper key spacing No indicators for toggle keys Requires a steep learning curve.
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