Comments on: Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 will ship in October? Lock it in? Final answer, Microsoft?

By: G

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:28:13 +0000

this keyboard and mouse is wireless and rechargeable. not too many of those. logitech’s, when it first came out, was around the same price. i will be purchasing this as soon as it comes out. i’ve been waiting for a keyboard solution for my living room that would not require buying batteries.

By: cjhaugen

cjhaugen — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:16:30 +0000

Just saw this available @ Tigerdirect
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?E dpNo=2935485&CatId=9

By: Admin - crashwin.com

Admin - crashwin.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:07:41 +0000

WTF is microsoft thinking?? $300.00?? are we in the 80’s? I’m sure it only costs 20.00-50.00 to make so why it costs so much???

By: goldcoaster

goldcoaster — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:31:57 +0000

I just realised – this doesn’t have a number pad! Buggered if I would by a keyboard with out that. $450 and doesn’t have that basic item – ripped off.

By: fracture_x

fracture_x — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:23:08 +0000

btw, shows up for 260US$ on Amazon now. wait another couple months and add a rebate and it may become affordable. Looks cool on the video by Laura Foy, thanks for the link dentaku

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:11:10 +0000

I’m glad they’re looking out for the lefties…for that much I would’ve liked to see a 10-key and an ambidextrious mouse or even offer a left or right edition plus some built in 1GB mobile memory goodness as in their other upcoming mouse – however thats supposed to work.

By: dentaku

dentaku — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:08:35 +0000

Laura Foy just showed it on Channel 10 so it looks like it’s actually going to be for sale this time.
http://on10.net/Blogs/laura/microsoft-hardware-celebrates-25-years
The MS Hardware guy said it was being released today on Sept. 13.

By: Toph

Toph — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:55:43 +0000

Speaking of vaporware, time is running out for the Ultimate team to deliver DreamScene and 20 more language packs before the end of summer…

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:33:57 +0000

I’m looking at it on Provantage.com right now – $242.64 US… (it’s not in stock yet).

I’ve tinkered with the 7000 – absolutely love the 8000 mouse – am a bit bummed by the keyboard, particularly the F-Keys (touch-sensitive strips). I mean, I want audiovisual feedback on my taps and clicks.

If the 8000 mouse were bundled with an Intellitype-powered Reclusa (bluetooth too) – that’d be a workstation dream – audio & video editing, two scrolling wheels, macroability… I’d be groovin’ on it.

If the 8000, or the Apple Bluetooth Aluminum were embedded in the notebook, and could be removed and used remotely (with the notebook or a desktop) – that’d make a world of sense.

It would also make a world of sense because then I’d not have to buy and strip a notebook to replace the keyboard – just buy a new keyboard and snap it back in.

I should patent that idea… hmmmm…. wait – there are already 9,239 patents on it. Oh well, I still have dibs on the pressure sensitive toilet seat.

By: fracture_x

fracture_x — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:03:12 +0000

I hope prices will drop after a couple months, otherwise it will remain a toy for the rich. the maximum I’d pay for a keyboard with mouse would be 120 US. 300 is just plain over the top.