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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 900 PT3 00001 Black
Last Updated: July 26, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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/10
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Keyboard
141mouse, keys, keyboard and mouse, key, microsoft
+71%
-29%
" ... Works as well as a wired keyboard, even when waking up the machine. ... "
" ... Overall a great keyboard mouse combo. ... "
" ... This is most comfortable keyboard I've had in while. ... "
" ... I like this keyboard and mouse very much. ... "
" ... I have this keyboard at work. ... It is the best keyboard I have ever used or owened. ... "
" ... The keyboard is a good size with easy press keys. ... "
" ... Keyboard and mose work beautifully - no problems. ... "
" ... Now I can freely move the mouse and keyboard around the desk area. ... "
Mouse
95keyboard, keyboard and mouse, combo, microsoft, dongle
+72%
-28%
" ... Small USB dongle receiver was immediately recognized by the new October 2018 version of Win10 x64 and batteried up keyboard and mouse started working in short order. ... "
" ... Keyboard is comfortable, mouse is fine. ... "
" ... This works fine to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to the computer with a single USB dongle. ... "
" ... This is a great wireless keyboard / mouse combo. ... The mouse is very responsive. ... "
" ... I needed a keyboard and mouse combo that was minimalist yet stylish with dedicated function keys and a numeric keypad. ... "
" ... I only wish the mouse came with at least a back button for easier web browsing experience. ... "
" ... In fact, I bought a second keyboard/mouse set for another home computer. ... "
" ... I like this keyboard and mouse very much. ... "
Comfort
48keyboard, key, mouse, feels, typing
+65%
-35%
" ... The keyboard has a good amount of travel, is comfortable to type on, and quiet to use. ... "
" ... Thi the moose is comfortable. ... "
" ... I want to like it because it looks nice and feels nice, but the final straw was the spacebar kept getting stuck (this started happening right out of the box, no food/drinks on it). ... "
" ... It's a good size for both my husband and I to use comfortably. ... "
" ... I've never quite felt a keyboard this comfortable, it's difficult to describe how the keys feel. ... "
" ... The spacing all they keys is exactly the same. ... "
" ... The keys feel good, the mouse feels good, everything works great. ... "
" ... After having used Logitech keyboards for so long, I just got used to having it right there in a place that made perfect sense to me. ... "
Controls
28key, press, backspace, insert, wheel
+50%
-50%
" ... The keys don't have much of a "bounce" to them. ... Backspace key is too short for me ... "
" ... Keys are sticky e.g "enter" / "tab" / "insert" keys will engage themselves and not release. ... "
" ... If I'm wanting to scroll a lot through a page it's ok, but if I try to scroll just one tick up or down, you have to find the most precise balance and pressure to maybe get it to work. ... "
" ... They keys are very difficult to press and have a large amount of friction. ... "
" ... I do wish it had a side button, but you get what you pay for (not much in this case). ... I do like the volume button, but that's not really a big deal, since you can always rebind hotkeys or write a macro to put volume control (or control over anything really) wherever you want on your keyboard. ... "
" ... I do not like the feel or visibility of key markings . ... "
" ... Keys are constantly getting stuck in the "pressed" position. ... "
" ... It will only pick up certain keys that I've pressed so I will end up with partial words, but the bigger problem is that a key will seem to get stuck because I will end up with a long string of a letter (ex: becaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaause). ... The key itself isn't stuck in the pressed position, so I am not sure what causes this. ... "
Device Compatibility
22laptop, dongle, receiver, pc, ms
+45%
-55%
" ... It connects then disconnects creating a very annoying situation. ... "
" ... However, the wireless dongle is awful and faulty. ... "
" ... It just pooped out for no reason—meaning it will no longer connect to ANY device. ... "
" ... My receiver doesn’t work. ... "
" ... Unsure how to get another USB receiver from MS to see if this will get me back up and running. ... "
" ... Hate that it tends to disconnect and reconnect from my system every now and then. ... "
" ... It's not a battery issue i think it's an issue with it connecting to my laptop. ... "
" ... I tried this on Windows 10 and Windows 7. ... I would not suggest anyone get a refurbished MS Wireless Desktop 900 from Amazon warehouse in the future. ... "
Product Reliability
20working, week, stopped working, longer, replaced
+45%
-55%
" ... I expected better on this keyboard, but it has quit working after 2 1/2 months. ... "
" ... Every time I insert it into the computer I get an error. ... Can the USB be replaced? ... "
" ... This morning, the receiver stopped working. ... "
" ... My dongle broke within the first two months and there is no replacement, so it's no longer usable and that's money down the drain! ... "
" ... I am writing this after 6 months of review. ... Liked it a lot but it stopped working suddenly after only 5 months of use. ... "
" ... After only a few months, this product is unbearable to work with. ... "
" ... I got this replaced within 2 months and it still doesn’t work. ... "
" ... This product turned out to be defective and buggy, doesn’t work as expected ... "
Battery Life
19battery life, battery, keys, duracell, rechargeable
+63%
-37%
" ... Original batteries are still in my first set after a year and a half. ... "
" ... I wouldn't know about battery life yet, but is quiet and the keys feel good. ... "
" ... Fantastic long-lasting batter with solid performance. ... "
" ... I've only used this for a day, so I can't fully speak to battery life (though we have similar ones at work that do very well). ... "
" ... Works well and has a good range and battery life. ... Batteries last close to a year or more. ... "
" ... Hope the battery life is up to standard as well. ... "
" ... Battery life is amazing, I use it every day for more than 17hrs and it's been months and still no signs of needing to replace the batteries. ... "
" ... However, after using it daily for work for about 900 hours total (~100 work days x 8-10hrs/day), some of the satin finish has worn down to be glossy. ... Flipside to the battery weight - the battery life seems great so far. ... "
Price
17worth, product, value for money, quality, value
+100%
" ... Great purchase for the price. ... "
" ... This product was a great value. ... "
" ... You can find a set cheaper but for the little extra cost it's well worth it. ... "
" ... Not bad enough to lose a star though--great combo for the price. ... "
" ... This is a great product and value. ... Well made, name brand quality at a discount price ... "
" ... Pretty good for the price. ... "
" ... The main selling feature for me was the price. ... "
" ... I was looking for something simple, effective, and a good price tag . ... "
Ports
14dongle, receiver, port, plug, unplug
+43%
-57%
" ... About 30 minutes later they cut out all together and I would have to unplug and re plug the USB adapter every time. ... "
" ... Pulling the USB dongle and reinserting sometimes helped, but minutes later it would lag again. ... "
" ... This would be a five star product if the USB receiver didn't stop working. ... Unsure how to get another USB receiver from MS to see if this will get me back up and running. ... "
" ... The USB adapter failed and even prevented my computer from starting after 1 year and 10 months of in-office use. ... "
" ... USB dongle sticks out further than most. ... "
" ... The USB plug keeps malfunctioning. ... Can the USB be replaced? ... "
" ... The USB adapter is a bit flimsy though so don’t get this if you plan to unplug it after each use. ... "
" ... No longer connects to computer because the USB transceiver broke. ... "
Build Quality
11transceiver, solid, loose, receiver, looks
+64%
-36%
" ... I want to like it because it looks nice and feels nice, but the final straw was the spacebar kept getting stuck (this started happening right out of the box, no food/drinks on it). ... "
" ... Hence dropped star. ... "
" ... It feels exceptionally solid. ... "
" ... They are solid but also sort of soft at the same time. ... "
" ... Sturdy product, came with batteries, connected quickly. ... "
" ... Wonderful adjustable tab. ... "
Design
10looks, design, sleek, feels, feel
+100%
" ... Looks like my search will continue. ... "
" ... I was a tad skeptical at first because this one was not exactly what I was looking for -- or at least didn't look like it. ... Its design is a little sleeker than the 600. ... "
" ... Excellent product, professional look and feel. ... "
" ... Silent when you type and very sleek ... "
" ... Nice feel & matte look. ... "
" ... I want to like it because it looks nice and feels nice, but the final straw was the spacebar kept getting stuck (this started happening right out of the box, no food/drinks on it). ... "
" ... Bought this for my office and i love the look. ... "
" ... very sleek design. ... "
Ease of Use
9set, keys, difficult, press, flawlessly
+78%
-22%
" ... Super easy set up. ... "
" ... The keyboard is a good size with easy press keys. ... "
" ... It is quiet, the keys are low profile, easy to type with, very responsive, and install was fast and effortless. ... "
" ... Easy and quick to set up and use ... "
" ... Both operate flawlessly. ... "
Software Platform
9software, windows 10, microsoft, work, wireless desktop 900
+22%
-78%
" ... I've tried everything to fix the issue, but none of the advice from Microsoft seems to work. ... "
" ... Every time I insert it into the computer I get an error. ... "
" ... Having the delete key stick when you delete one email and seeing everything disappear is not good for my health. ... "
" ... I tried this on Windows 10 and Windows 7. ... "
" ... Windows no longer recognizes the device. ... "
Marketplace
7works, seller, received, product, order
+71%
-29%
" ... Thank you for reading! ... "
" ... I received my order promptly. ... Highly recommend the product and the seller. ... "
" ... As for the seller, I am very impressed. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Features
7lock, light, num, indicator, led
+43%
-57%
" ... No caps lock or Numlock indicator. ... "
" ... A few quibbles: 1) There is no Caps Lock LED to indicate when it's on or off. ... "
Setup
6happy, usb, super, software, set
+100%
" ... Super easy set up. ... "
" ... By far the best wireless setup I've ever used. ... "
" ... Setup was also a breeze with the only need being to plug in the USB and go. ... "
" ... I'm very happy that I spent a few dollars more for this setup ... "
" ... If you're happy with how it works out of the box, don't bother installing additional software on your PC. ... "
Lagging
6typing, notice, keys, delay
+67%
-33%
" ... It is very responsive and has not had any lag issues. ... "
" ... No lag when typing. ... "
" ... I don't notice any lag or delay and the keys are true to touch. ... "
" ... And absolutely no lag. ... "
Returns
6going, give, star, returning, returned
+33%
-67%
" ... Unfortunately, I discovered this too late to return it. ... "
" ... I returned it for a full refund. ... "
" ... I'll give it the rest of the day - but this is likely going back. ... "
" ... Where I can buy a replacement? ... "
Fit
6shipping, product, holds, fall, transceiver
+50%
-50%
" ... I had the product for 2 months, the glue that holds the electronics into the plastic casing of the receiver separated and caused the transceiver to stop relaying signals between the computer and the keyboard/mouse. ... "
" ... Apparently, it should pop off with some pressure, but it took a knife edge to break it loose for me. ... "
" ... Now it only works when held at very particular angles. ... "
Sound Quality
5sound, silent, noise, typing, type
+100%
" ... I bought this because it was sold by a 3rd party reviewer as quiet. ... "
" ... It is completely silent - no annoying typing noises!!! ... "
" ... Silent when you type and very sleek ... "
" ... Does it make no noise? ... "
" ... I like a quiet keyboarding experience and this pretty much delivers. ... "
Delivery
5received, promptly, described, shipping, quick
+100%
" ... this product delivered on all three of these. ... "
" ... I received my order promptly. ... "
" ... as described and quick delivery ... "
Cleaning
5keyboard, cleaner, clean, modern, makes
+60%
-40%
" ... I like that you can't "see" the keyboard below the keys, makes it look much cleaner. ... "
" ... And now my home desk looks a lot cleaner without the cords. ... "
" ... Looks clean, buttons are responsive. ... Looks modern but full keyboard capabilities while looking slim with clean lines. ... "
Size
5travel, size, small, full, combo
+100%
" ... It is a bit on the smaller side and that is what makes it PERFECT for me. ... "
" ... smaller arrangement is harder for me to touch-type on. ... "
" ... It's a good size for both my husband and I to use comfortably. ... "
" ... I bought these for a small business and they love them ... "
Overall performance
4lag, unhappy, speed
+50%
-50%
" ... Very unhappy with performance ... "
" ... But I never expected the consistent lag, making it impossible to type fast. ... "
Bluetooth
4connectivity, works, microsoft, keyboard, dongle
+50%
-50%
" ... I wish Microsoft offered a bluetooth rechargeable version of this keyboard. ... "
" ... It connects then disconnects creating a very annoying situation. ... "
USB
4dongle, receiver, bigger, tiny, sticks
+50%
-50%
" ... USB dongle sticks out further than most. ... "
" ... Can the USB be replaced? ... "
Gaming
3use, bought
+100%
" ... good for gaming ... "
" ... Kiddo bought this to use with his xbox for gaming and it works great. ... "
" ... Not so much for gaming but hey what the hell if you kick ass with it the go for it. ... "
Cables
3use, option, desk, cords, cable
+100%
" ... Nice not to be tethered with a clutter of wires on the desk. ... "
" ... I love the freedom of not having cables. ... "
" ... And now my home desk looks a lot cleaner without the cords. ... "
Network
3wireless, connection, also, short, problems
-100%
" ... except every couple hours it decides to lose connectivity. ... "
" ... It would also cut the connection intermittently. ... "
" ... Range is very short. ... "
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