TheReaperMan Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 rip off of what??? there media centre keyboard???. as this looks like a updated version of that(which i have and its very good). This looks like a great keybaord but i would have to try it first and see how it feels etc. and also how much will it be etc???. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I can't wait to get one of these as i am not that pleased with the logitech G15 which i only bought for the backlighting. I wish i bought the Saitek, but it felt cheap when using it. Hopefully MS's can rock them both. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipher1024 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 This would be microsoft's second Entertament keyboard. but the first to be used for any pc. not just a media center. looks prety good in my opinion. might be pricy though, due to the bluetooth, backlit and the finish on the keyboard. how about the battery life? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Shot Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Looks pretty good. The song got annoying though :p I bobbed my head to it wow another rip-off.yea it has a sleek design but thats about it.many keyboards are wire-less and are backlit.and that leaving the room crap is prolly fake.it'll just go2 sleep or something after a long-period of time of inactivity. Dear Mr. Grinch, You might slam this keyboard now but when it comes out and you'll see everyone around you buy it you'll get it to and by that time everyone will forget how you said it's a rip-off and you tell everyone. "Hey look what I got. This is the best keyboard out there and in my opinion, EVERYONE should get it!" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazket Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Most likely, in order to compete with Logitech's Bluethoot Keyboard sets, its price range will be around US$189 - $299.00... I don't doubt it... But I'm loving it already... :cry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannlich Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Most likely, in order to compete with Logitech's Bluethoot Keyboard sets, its price range will be around US$189 - $299.00... I don't doubt it... But I'm loving it already... :cry: Are these prices that are coming from a source, or just a guess? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazket Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Are these prices that are coming from a source, or just a guess? that's just a wild wild guess... comparing prices from Logitech's top of the line keyboards, I believe Microsoft would like to stand a chance wouldn't them... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587655980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrutch Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 interesting how laptop keyboards are designed to try to be more spacious and desktop-like -- with the popularity of laptops now desktop keyboards are being designed to look and feel more laptop-like. :wacko: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587656314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-T- Member Posted June 30, 2006 Member Share Posted June 30, 2006 oh man that is such a rip off, i mean look at the way the keys are arranged in the QWERTY layout, why can't M$ ever do anything original geez. seriously though, nice looking keyboard :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587656752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicPanda Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 my keyboard knows when i leave the room, my toaster knows when i use the toilet, my pencil knows when i have a headache ... geez isn't technology just fantastic Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587656820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Horizons Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 That thing looks bad*ss, too bad I just bought a nice white logitech set for my iMac. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587656834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
balupton Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Eh where's it's numpad? And i think the buttons on the left are a bad idea, i have a mx 1000 mouse, and hoekey, so i have a **** load of hotkeys on my mouse. So instead of the buttons on the left they should just have Spare1a, Spare1b, Spare2a, Spare2b, like buttons the size of the letter keys, on the left of tab, shift, caps, so then i can configure them myself, more buttons in a smaller space the better. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587656909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecaveman Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 It's a Media Center keyboard! That's why there is no numpad, it's supposed to be used from you couch. I think it's safe to assume we will get another keyboard later with fingerprint reader and possibly other features too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587656927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japlabot Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) Mouse is Bluetooth, but I'm not sure about the Keyboard. I would definately buy it if both were Bluetooth and worked with Mac OS X (To complement a Macbook Pro). They didn't show much of it in the flash so I took some screen shots: Edited July 1, 2006 by Quick Reply Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587657777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
einsteinbqat Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Nice looking keyboard. But backlight isn't anything new. Logitech had it before, and the pro line of Mac laptops had that for quite a while, too. But strictly desktop-talking, there's no Mac equivalent, and the Logitech keyboard has only partial backlight. Must give MS credit for that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587669594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted July 4, 2006 Global Moderator Share Posted July 4, 2006 wow another rip-off.yea it has a sleek design but thats about it.many keyboards are wire-less and are backlit.and that leaving the room crap is prolly fake.it'll just go2 sleep or something after a long-period of time of inactivity. rip off of what exactly? so microsoft is copying the wireless keyboard and backlit, because someone else has already done it? then the entire world is a rip off.. skyscrapers are a rip off, it's already been done. AMD is a rip off of Intel, because it's a processor. Ever heard of healthy compitition? Excellent grammar too (Y), mine not might be perfect, but it's still alot.better.then.talking.like.dis :p I bobbed my head to it Dear Mr. Grinch, You might slam this keyboard now but when it comes out and you'll see everyone around you buy it you'll get it to and by that time everyone will forget how you said it's a rip-off and you tell everyone. he will too. Just like vista. He's either a microsoft-hater, a pirater of the software and most likely using Windows right now, or he's using a Mac, but i highly doubt it. The price seems a little high for a guess, but Microsoft has done stranger things. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587669642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des429 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 nice but since its wireless i wonder how long it will last with the backlight, thats got to use up a lot of battery power. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587669661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni_78 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 thats fugly keyboard. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587669686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecaveman Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Ofcourse the keyboard is bluetooth too! Don't be silly. They newer claimid it was the backlit, but it's the first wiress keyboard to feature backlight as Microsoft has been seriously improving battery life above everyone else. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587669709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
riahc3 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 wow another rip-off.yea it has a sleek design but thats about it.many keyboards are wire-less and are backlit.and that leaving the room crap is prolly fake.it'll just go2 sleep or something after a long-period of time of inactivity. This is from a guy who dominates spelling :rolleyes: oh man that is such a rip off, i mean look at the way the keys are arranged in the QWERTY layout, why can't M$ ever do anything original geez. :rofl: :laugh: :rofl: :laugh: Mouse is Bluetooth, but I'm not sure about the Keyboard. I would definately buy it if both were Bluetooth and worked with Mac OS X (To complement a Macbook Pro). They didn't show much of it in the flash so I took some screen shots: I think its common sense that if they are sold together both will be Bluetooth. Too bad noone has a release date for this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587669782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
l77Il7H Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 crappiest intro i have ever seen. cool keyboard. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587670189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANova Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Where is this desktop that they speak of? I only see a keyboard. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587670594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
strekship Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Its a keybord plus mouse desktop set. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/474373-microsoft-to-comeout-with-new-desktop/page/2/#findComment-587672162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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