Microsoft Wired Keybard 500 by Microsoft
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Digital camera reviews of Microsoft Wired Keybard 500
Digital camera Review: Ack! It's PS/2 only!
Summary: 2 Stars
The specs above don't make it clear that this is PS/2 only, so it won't work on some new computers or most laptops. I've actually had used one for over a year, and it didn't give me any trouble. It's just useless if you have only USB connectors.Digital camera Review: Alt-Tab did not work
Summary: 3 Stars
The keyboard seemed fine with one big problem: Alt-Tab did not work (to switch between Windows applications). I returned it to Amazon and bought a Lite-On for $6.99 from another vendor and it works perfectly.Digital camera Review: Cheap Solid Keyboard!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used most of Microsoft's keyboards. With a typing speed of 180wpm (Mavis Beacon) and a computer related job - keyboards are my life.
I got this new keyboard with my new Dell system at work last week. At first I thought these keyboards would be pretty crappy because of their $14 price tag. The first thing you notice when you type on these keyboards is how quiet they sound... Well, that goes away with a few hours of use (for me anyways). After a few days of use the keys really loosen up and become pretty loud so if you are looking for a quiet keyboard, this isn't it. However, the smoothness of the keys allows for some pretty fast typing. I bought one for home and have been using this keyboard as my main keyboard for a few days because I liked it so much. It is pretty compact, doesn't require any drivers for the special keys to work, I like the build and ease of key presses.
I'm surprised how long and how fast I can type without the "wearing" out feel I got with other normal keyboards. This keyboard will remain my "main" keyboard for many months at work and at home.
Compared to the Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 - this keyboard is much more quiet and takes much less desk space. There is also more keypress length (whereas the Comfort Curve 2000 has a notebook feel). This keyboard is significantly lighter as well but it has well built/placed rubber grips so it does not slide on the desk no matter how hard/fast you type.
I'd definitely recommend this keyboard for anyone looking for a well built cheap keyboard.
Digital camera Review: Cheap and does everything I expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I toyed with the idea of getting a wireless keyboard. In the end, I could not justify the extra cost. This keyboard is very simple, reliable and cheap. With software downloaded from [...], I was able to program the media buttons to perform other functions and run macros of my choice (fully costomizable). Very nice & good!!!Digital camera Review: Cheap; the little legs break easily
Summary: 3 Stars
Pros: Good typing feel. Nice pre-programmed buttons for volume, calculator, and MyComputer.
Cons: Cheap build: the little legs in the back for tilting the keyboard break off right away. The home, end, insert, etc. keys are awkwardly placed.
Definitely not worth more than about $10! But if you don't tilt your keyboard, you might not think it's bad at all.