Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (M54-00013)
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- Input Interface Type: Keyboard and Mouse
- Motion Device Type: Optical
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Interface: USB (Mouse) USB (keyboard)
- Platform: PC
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All Around...Just About Average.
Pros
High quality hardware, no wires, secure, no interference
Cons
Short battery life, no audio stack
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
For the average user surrounded by multiple wireless devices, this is a great product. For advanced users there are sure to be better options out there. Bluetooth 2.0 maybe.
I've been using this setup for over about a year now and haven't had any major problems with it.
The reason I picked this out of all the rest was because of the bluetooth option and I figured it would work best with Windows.
First, we have LAN parties a few times a year and there have been interference issues with multiple RF wireless devices. This hasn't been an issue with the secure bluetooth connections.
Second, I wanted to be able to connect to my bluetooth cellphone. This was a little trickier than connecting a mouse or keyboard because both the phone and the PC wanted verification. It eventually worked and now I can transfer all my contacts/pictures/ringtones/notes via bluetooth which saved me from having to buy another cable for my phone.
Lastly, I wanted to be able to connect my bluetooth headset to the computer. I thought this would be slick for the LAN parties or any other voice app on the PC. It turns out that the bluetooth receiver with this kit doesn't support audio. The headset will connect but there's no options for audio. Maybe it's just XP Pro SP2?
It seems that I'm replacing the batteries in the mouse every month or two depending on how much gaming I do. I tried using the special AA for electronic devices but they haven't made much of an impact. The next setup I buy will be rechargeable.
The batteries in the keyboard last much longer. I would guess 6 months or so.
As others have mentioned, if you want to enter BIOS (setup) you'll need a wired keyboard. I have yet to see a motherboard that supports bluetooth input devices.
Once you get to the Windows login screen it can take 5-30 seconds(depending on your setup) for the mouse and keyboard to become active. If you computer goes idle, it will take a few seconds for them to become active again when you return.
The only time I've found this really obnoxious is when I've been performing strictly mousing or typing functions for about 5 minutes. When going back to the other device after a few minutes it will lag for a couple seconds. Not good in some games.
As far as range, I haven't experienced any problems. Of course this is only setup in a 10x10 room. I can't imagine needing to go any further. I can sit in bed and still work on the computer which is nice.
The actual mouse, keyboard, and receiver are all of good quality and will last for quite some time. I haven't had any bad keys and the mouse buttons haven't become oversensitive. There hasn't been any fading or cracking. Mechanically and aesthetically, everything functions just as if it were brand new after many months of use.
The reason I picked this out of all the rest was because of the bluetooth option and I figured it would work best with Windows.
First, we have LAN parties a few times a year and there have been interference issues with multiple RF wireless devices. This hasn't been an issue with the secure bluetooth connections.
Second, I wanted to be able to connect to my bluetooth cellphone. This was a little trickier than connecting a mouse or keyboard because both the phone and the PC wanted verification. It eventually worked and now I can transfer all my contacts/pictures/ringtones/notes via bluetooth which saved me from having to buy another cable for my phone.
Lastly, I wanted to be able to connect my bluetooth headset to the computer. I thought this would be slick for the LAN parties or any other voice app on the PC. It turns out that the bluetooth receiver with this kit doesn't support audio. The headset will connect but there's no options for audio. Maybe it's just XP Pro SP2?
It seems that I'm replacing the batteries in the mouse every month or two depending on how much gaming I do. I tried using the special AA for electronic devices but they haven't made much of an impact. The next setup I buy will be rechargeable.
The batteries in the keyboard last much longer. I would guess 6 months or so.
As others have mentioned, if you want to enter BIOS (setup) you'll need a wired keyboard. I have yet to see a motherboard that supports bluetooth input devices.
Once you get to the Windows login screen it can take 5-30 seconds(depending on your setup) for the mouse and keyboard to become active. If you computer goes idle, it will take a few seconds for them to become active again when you return.
The only time I've found this really obnoxious is when I've been performing strictly mousing or typing functions for about 5 minutes. When going back to the other device after a few minutes it will lag for a couple seconds. Not good in some games.
As far as range, I haven't experienced any problems. Of course this is only setup in a 10x10 room. I can't imagine needing to go any further. I can sit in bed and still work on the computer which is nice.
The actual mouse, keyboard, and receiver are all of good quality and will last for quite some time. I haven't had any bad keys and the mouse buttons haven't become oversensitive. There hasn't been any fading or cracking. Mechanically and aesthetically, everything functions just as if it were brand new after many months of use.
