Peripheral power: 30 peripherals tested

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23 December 2002 01:00 PM
Tags: combo, 109, logitech, duo, usb, elite, mini, pro

Microsoft Optical Desktop for Bluetooth

RRP: AU$399.95 Microsoft Optical Desktop for Bluetooth

The Good: Microsoft's attempt to bring Bluetooth to the mass market not only gives you keyboard and mouse control, but also a way to integrate any other Bluetooth devices you may acquire. Our full review can be found here.

The Bad: The notebook configuration leaves you with an incredibly long dongle to have sticking out of the side of your notebook. Installation requires Windows XP SP1 and other updates, which takes a small ice age to install.

The Verdict: There's worse ways to introduce Bluetooth to your computing experience. Having said that, Bluetooth's overkill for just peripherals, so unless you need the Bluetooth experience, we'd suggest using one of the standard wireless keyboards instead. You can read our full review of the Microsoft Optical Desktop for Bluetooth here.

Peripheral Power
Introduction

Keyboards
Belkin Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo
Logitech Elite Keyboard
Microsoft Internet Keyboard
Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard
Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard
Microsoft Office Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop For Bluetooth
RollAKeyboard Mini 85 USB
RollAKeyboard 109 USB

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