Microsoft keyboard 2000 vs 3000

The Microsoft Wireless Keyboard is a more compact keyboard and does not feature a palm rest, which may prove uncomfortable when typing for long periods. Both keyboards have full size keys, making them both easy to use and both come with a mouse that can be used with either left or right hands.

The two models can be tilted to give you a more comfortable typing position. Both models come with a full size mouse, with the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard having BlueTrack technology , so you can use it on any surface, from carpet to granite countertops. Both the keyboards have programmable hot keys and easy to access volume controls, giving you greater control over your software. Now, if only Microsoft thought about the labeling the Function keys properly! Just wanted to comment that my transceiver dongle has died.

This set is not very old 2 years I think and I am devestated that I now have to throw away a perfectly good mouse and keyboard all because the tiny USB transceiver has died. I use this on my laptop and that is what I was doing at first. However, as it sticks out of the side of the laptop, it was constantly getting bumped. Even while in use. Thank you for all of these postings. They helped answer my question as to whether or not I could replace the transceiver. I have lost my usb dongle for microsoft wireless combo , could anybody help me out with this.

Any help will be appreciated. I purchased one of these to replace an earlier unreliable bluetooth model on my home PC. The original batteries on the MS3K lasted well over 6 months in the mouse and about 8 months for the keyboard. The only annoyance was a lack of indication that the batteries were about to fail. Not a problem as I had spares on hand. The MS software makes it very easy to change settings on both mouse and keyboard — important to get the sensitivity on the mouse correct.

I like both the keyboard and mouse so much I recently purchased a second combo to replace the horrible wired set in the office. Now many of my colleagues want the same thing — petty cash will take a big hit this month! Hey man this review is awesome. Then I have to wait to use the key again, is there anyway to fix this? Bluetooth is completely different than unlicensed 2. Just liked this bundle on first sight without reading any review and Loved it. This is sleek, light weight, easy to use.

My daughter cleaned the mouse with water and later that died. So had to buy a new set. Loved it that much. Excellent and thorough review. I bought one about a year ago and I liked the light weight since I use it in my lap.

One day I spilled my coffee on the keyboard DOH! I liked it so much I had to buy a second one to replace it. About a week later I decided to test the original again and it had miraculously recovered. So now I have two sets.

The mouse works fine — just the keyboard stopped working. Apparently I am not the only one that has this issue and it looks like Microsoft has no solution for this other than to replace it. MS support gave me a run-around — no help at all. They just have me this number. This pair only works with the dongle. Hellow, just wondering. Loved your review.

Nice pictures. But John used also a HP keyboard. Witch one gave more support to the wrists and lower arms? Did you keep using the Microsoft keyboard after the review, or did you go back to you standard keyboard? I love how the keyboard feels, but unfortunately it occasionally becomes unresponsive, as if the signal was disconnected. This happened even when it was new with fresh batteries. Any idea what might help solve this issue, or what might be causing it? Thanks for the review.

But like Alex, I find it sluggish and unresponsive. My dongle is about 30 cm from the keyboard in direct line-of sight. There are noticeable lags in many things I do. Probably subsecond, but enough that my typing, pasting maneuvers have had to slow down. My hard wired keyboard and mouse have no such trouble. Not very happy about that. Or the frustratingly dark and ungrouped Fn key names. But the keyboard otherwise has a nice feel.

My laptop has a connection for an external monitor. However, there were inconveniences to overcome. The Microsoft Wireless also features a comfortable mouse that can be used with either hand. The Microsoft Wireless Keyboard has a sloped palm rest to provide you with a more comfortable typing position. Both models can be tilted to allow for a more ergonomic and personalized position.

Both models come with a corresponding mouse that features BlueTrack technology, meaning you can use the mouse conveniently on any surface in your home or office, including granite and carpet. The Microsoft Wireless Keyboard is spill resistant and features water channels built into its structure to allow for any spills to be quickly drained away.

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