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Keyboard Roundup: Microsoft

Vincent Alzieu
November 26, 2009 1:20 PM
After our look at Logitech keyboards earlier in the week, here's what Microsoft has got to offer.  Two things are immediately obvious: firstly, there's less choice, but the prices are also a little bit more restrained.

The Wired 200, the cheapest model, is very basic with no hotkeys.  As soon as you reach the Wired 500, which is hardly more expensive, you can control the volume directly from the keyboard, launch apps and control media playback.

The X6 is clearly aimed at gamers, and is a serious--and more affordable--alternative to Logitech's G series.  Finally, the range wouldn't be complete without a backlit option, which for Microsoft is the Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000.
You can almost get two Wired 200s for £10 and it seems to be aimed at bulk buyers: it's quiet, cheap and simple.
From £6
The Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is for Bluetooth laptops as it has no receiver.  The numeric keypad is a separate element.
From £50
The Wired 600 comes with five multimedia hotkeys, is compatible with the Xbox 360 and is shock-resistant.
From £8
The Ergonomic 4000's unusual arrangement of keys might seem surprising, but it keeps your hands comfortable, as does its wrist-rest.
From £23
The Digital Media Keyboard 3000 is covered with shortcut keys and is very quiet--apart from on the Space bar.
From £15
The Comfort Curve 2000 offers a great combination of quality, price and quiet typing.
From £9
The Wired 500 is available in either white or black.  It's cheap and strong, and an improvement on the Wired 200.
From £6
We were impressed by the Sidewinder X6 when we tested it--it's tough, has a moveable numeric keypad and is backlit.  The price is great too!
From £36


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