Very good for a wireless keyboard, mouse is excellent
919407
I am a fan of classic "clicky" keyboards. This keyboard is _not_ clicky, but nevertheless has a great feel. The silky smooth palm rest that seems to be the perfect height enhances the overall feel, and the weight gives great stability. The mouse also is entirely satisfactory in feel, response, and accuracy. There are a couple of design issues that keep me from giving five stars: (1) the cable on the receiver is far too heavy for the virtually weightless receiver, meaning that the cable is "in charge" when you try to position the receiver on your desk - either the cable should be super thin or the receiver should be much heavier (or both); (2) there have been a couple of minor instances of slow keyboard response, which may or may not have been due to weak original batteries - although the indicator light said they were fine, and (3) if further experience indicates the response problems _were_ due to  weak batteries, then battery life on the keyboard may be an issue (around two months). I think the keyboard might not work well for gamers for whom response is everything. I'm not a gamer but an engineer / programmer, and overall I would buy again.

Updating after more than a year experience with several of these boards:
The battery life turns out to be fine; the one board that seemed to have a problem in this regard turned out to have a sticky '8' key that was putting a continuous stream of 8's into the computer when left alone, thus depleting the battery. Once fixed (just wiggled the key a little), no problem. Overall, I do like these boards, and particularly like the relatively heavy but smooth moving mouse. However, I have since found a still better keyboard, the Logitech Illuminated keyboard (see my review), that I strongly recommend if you do not need the wireless feature of this board. However, if you need a wireless keyboard, this one is fine.
4882596
I bought this because I was not happy with the wireless keyboard. In my set-up I can have it connected to the computer and it doesn't bother me to have it connected. It performs very well, and the thing I like best is that I do not have to replace batteries every week or two
4484930
I have several PC's, and use this keyboard / mouse combination on most of them. The keyboard is comfortable for my hands and lets me type at full speed. The mouse is huge, but absolutely the most comfortable mouse I've EVER used.

For ergonomic purposes: I'm a 6'3" male with XXL hands (according to glove size) which are about average for my height. I'm also a touch-typist, I used to be a typesetter and type around 100 WPM with errors, or ~70 WPM fairly perfectly. I use a computer perhaps 12 hours a day: 1-2 hours at home in the morning, 8-10 hours at work, 2-4 hours at night, and on weekends as well. It's my work and my hobby.

The keyboard is my definition of comfort. The keys give off a good sound when I type, and are springy enough for even my fastest spates of typing. All the keys are in ideal positions for my size hands and body. My only complaint with the keyboard is, as other reviewers have mentioned, some of the lettering on the keycaps has worn off, specifically in the lowest row of letters. Woe to the non-touch-typist who tries to use my keyboard!

The mouse is amazing. It's got 5 buttons - which I love, and a comfortable scroll wheel. It has two thumb buttons for forward and back (at least that's what I use them for), and a very comfortable gel insert where your thumb rests. The mouse is like a hug for my hand. I love it! A couple complaints about the mouse, though: the gel insert discolored within a year on all of them to an unpleasant yellowish cover, and one came loose, occasionally seeping some nasty oily liquid (not as bad as it sounds). The hinge cover for the batteries bent on one, making the cover fall out when I open it, though I can get it to stay closed fairly easily.  Also, I had a couple of failures in wireless dongles, and out of maybe 6 of these keyboard sets I've purchased myself, received replacement sets for two. On the bright side, Microsoft was awesome about sending me a whole new kit once they determined I had a real hardware problem.

Pro:
- incredibly comfortable keyboard and mouse
- good tracking on the mouse. Good responsiveness on the keyboard
- Both keyboard and mouse are nice looking, though the mouse looks a little chunky.
- I can type at full speed no problem, and believe my hands feel better at the end of the day because of these items.

Con:
- key cap lettering can abrade over time on the keyboard
- mouse gel insert can discolor and possibly come lose over time (years of 8+ hours a day usage)

As a side note, I've started using a touch mouse more recently. It's not nearly as comfortable as the 7000 mouse, but man, it's hard to go back to a scroll wheel after getting used to the touch 'flicks'.

I'll keep buying these keyboard / mice until they stop making 'em!
1786280
Wireless is definitely the way to go. I've been looking for a cheap way to get into the wireless arena and fortunately they decided to drop the price a bit on the MS Wireless Mouse Blue.
Ergonomically, it feels decent enough, and seems to be made of decent, durable material. It glides smoothly with nary a hiccup onscreen (except when first waking up). The batteries are a little difficult to install; one needs to be almost jammed in for it to go in the slot.
Installation took me two hours though: I plugged it into my laptop's PS/2 port and, after installing Intellipoint 4.1, and after several tries of the install it refused to recognize that I had a wireless, optical mouse (no scroll wheel, etc.). Apparently, the touchpad driver of my laptop was linked to the PS/2 port (which, I was to find, was exclusively for connecting an extra keyboard). Plugging it into the USB port solved the problem with detection.
Oh, also Intellipoint refused to install itself after I updated the touchpad drivers. So I had to uninstall the touchpad drivers so IP wouldn't complain, install IP 4.1, then reinstall the touchpad drivers AFTER so IP wouldn't notice. It's been running fine with no conflicts whatsoever. Everyone's happy, and so am I. It took me two hours to get happy, but it happened.
3617819
This is the second wireless keyboard/mouse set that I've owned. The other one is a Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000. I own a Logitech V200 Cordless Notebook which I am very happy with so I decided to give this one a try for our new PC.

The keyboard for Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 300 feels very nice and the keys are very responsive. The extra shortcut keys were very useful. One complaint though is that the palm rest was quite flimsy. My brother managed to break it within a week of owning the product, but then again, my brother breaks everything. Even without the palm rest, the keyboard was still pretty comfortable. The battery life for the keyboard was around 2-3 months, which is pretty good. The range is also good. I can even type from the next room which is 12' away from the receiver. That's direct distance, going through a wall (was typing password to unlock PC for younger brother and was too lazy to get up from bed). Overall, the keyboard was comfortable and had a very nice design.

The mouse is nothing special. It's got a left button, a right button and a scroll wheel in the middle which is pretty much standard. It's a little on the big side so it didn't fit my small hand very well. My primary complaint is it consumes batteries very fast. I've had to replace the mouse batteries every 2-3 weeks and compared to the 3-4 months for my Microsoft mouse, that's quite unacceptable. Other than that complaint, well, it does its job.

Verdict: good wireless keyboard/mouse combo but you'll need to buy rechargeable batteries for the mouse.
3123951
For not only my home theatre setup, but also everything else this is my favorite wireless keyboard. The backlights and mouse are excellent and the battery life is beyond amazing.

It lasts for Months even with my usage.

The touchpad is sensitive to foreign materials. It will jump around a bit until it is cleaned off.
1800200
I've tried many wireless mice before but always had to go back to using a wired one due to input lag. Well this mouse solves that problem, though at a price premium.

The Good:
The Mamba fits comfortably in my hand, the sensitivity is pretty high and accuracy is great both wired and not. Seems to ACTUALLY maintain 1ms response time in wireless mode according to dx_mouse_timer_dialog.exe (Direct Input Mouse Rate). I can charge the mouse when I go to sleep by putting it on the charging dock. My PC has powered USB ports when off (as long as it's plugged into the wall) so it charges overnight with the PC off.

The Bad:
Battery life could be better, but since I charge it every night it's not really an issue.
The rubbery things on the side are coming now coming off, not that some glue can't fix that.

Overall, if you have the money and want a nice wireless gaming mouse. Get this one!
2263213
Really like the keyboard - much quieter than my previous MS keyboard or my Logitech keyboard. Quite comfortable to use.

Don't care for the mouse at all. It's small for my hands, and "rubbing the blue strip" was too unreliable: don't do it firmly enough and nothing happens; do it too firmly and you've clicked when you didn't want to. After a week of trying to get the hang of it, I set the mouse aside and pulled out my MS wireless mouse 5000 - it's well worn, but fits my hand and is 100% reliable. This does require me to use two different USB receivers, but now I don't have to think about my hand vs the mouse.
1152150
We just replaced our aging desktop and I decided to eliminate some of the wires on our desk with a wireless Keyboard and mouse.  As I opened the package, my first impressions very positive.  The size (best described as economical but robust) and build quality were surprisingly high for the reasonable price.  After using the unit for a number of weeks, I'm impressed on the longevity of the battery life.  The mouse responds well to movement without being jumpy or overly sensitive and the keyboard hasn't yet missed a key stroke.  When I originally setup the wireless combo on a steel desk, the mouse would respond sporadically.  There appeared to be a significant delay in responsiveness.  Now that I have move the wireless combo to it's long term home on a wood desk, the issue is no longer apparent.  I would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for a reasonably priced wireless combo.
779663
I've used several Logitech keyboards in the past, and this one really does type better than my previous ones. It's very smooth, the keys are relatively quiet, and it feels good under the hands. I wasn't sure how the wave keyboard would be, but it's hardly even noticeable now.

The mouse also feels really good, despite the odd look, and the extra buttons are helpful in playing games. The black also matches my monitor, and wireless helps keep my desk looking clear.

My main problem with this was a bad connection between the wireless USB device, and the keyboard/mouse. My computer is on the floor next to my desk, so the device is probably 5 feet away from the back of the computer. This led to an inconsistent connection, so I had to buy a USB extender cable so that I could put the USB connection up next to my monitor.

After that issue was solved, though, the keyboard worked like a charm. If they'd included a usb extender cable to begin with, this would definitely be a 5 star review.
753973
Excellent wireless unit! Surprised at the excellent quality and feel. Keys respond with excellent touch and no lag. A somewhat more compact layout than the conventional keyboards, but not difficult becoming accustomed to it. Very customizable, but if your memory is as short as mine, you will need a cheat sheet to remember where/what you programmed. Have had this unit in use nearly a month now and the battery still indicates 'full.'(requires 4 alkaline batteries, included) The revolution wireless mouse that comes with the unit is excellent, tracks precisely, with no lag, and also has programmable buttons and wheels. Two small nits to pick: 1) Like most keyboards, the plastic elevating feet are small and suspect in their survivability. Would like to see something more robust with at least a modicum of height adjustment selection. Mine are still intact, but did read one report that had a foot broken on receipt of the unit. 2) The palm rest, while probably an excellent fit for some women's hands, is a little short for most man-sized hands; however, the more I use the keyboard the less this appears a problem. Bottom line reads that this is an excellently constructed unit, easy to use, and NOT over-priced when you compare it to other wireless units! NOTE: Supplied with blue tooth connection device - NOT necessary to buy, as I did after reading about someone having blue tooth connectivity issues, a blue tooth adapter!
2035524
The keyboard is awesome. Typing on it has the feeling of typing on a laptop, only without the cramped laptop keyboard layout. The room I use it in doesn't get a lot of light except from lamps, so I mounted some LED lights under my desk (but above the keyboard pull-out), and between those and the lamps the keyboard gets more than enough light to stay charged.

The mouse is very responsive, and so far I've been using it for almost 4 months with the original batteries still.

My only two complaints (and the reasons for 4 stars instead of 5):
1. There is no indicator to indicate if caps lock is on. This can easily be remedied through the use of a utility application that runs in the task bar, but there should still be some way to see on the keyboard that caps lock is on or off.
2. Because of the horizontal scrolling capabilities of the mouse wheel, it makes it difficult to middle click. When you go to middle click, the mouse wheel will often tip instead, causing you to have to try several times before you get a successful middle click. However, every mouse I've used with horizontal scrolling capabilities has had this issue (although most not as bad as this one), so it was to be expected.
1621020
Im hooked on the split keyboard design, so essentially the choices are this and the MS wireless keyboard. I had 3 of those, and the quality decreased with each one I purchased (I think MS has begun to rely on their name and not quality to sell those--ironic that). I finally decided to go w/ this logitech and have been very pleased with it. The only faults I find are that the right shift key should be a bit larger and the space bar feels kind of "dead"--it isn't very springy.

Other than that its difficult to find fault with the keyboard and mouse, it looks nice, has good solid construction and has a VERY strong signal, that can be picked up at least ten feet away (I just tested it, my room won't let me go any farther)--on my MS keyboard you were lucky to get 2 feet, much less ten. The 4 and 5 buttons on the mouse are well placed, too, unlike the same buttons on another optical desktop I could mention.

On thing though, don't let your cat spill water on it. Mine did, but fortunately the water got mostly on the numeric keypad, which now types a heart instead of 3 and a spade instead of 6 (that why I'm here checking out prices). Oh well, I can deal with it. I suppose that any water would do this, just not water spilled by your cat, but I don't plan to test this assumption.
4072797
Love how the keyboard is a little small.  No extra large edges, just small and sleek.  The only negative I would add is about the wireless mouse.  Sometimes I feel like it's not getting a good connection and there has been a lag.  It doesn't happen often so I'm thinking it must be user error.  I need to look this up and do some troubleshooting to correct the issue.
4852456
I purchased this keyboard/mouse set because of a recent upgrade to a large HD monitor.  Now with the large screen I can work on the computer and at a distance.  However, with a wired keyboard and mouse I was limited.  This wireless combo is amazing.  I can easily sit 10 feet away and still have full control.  I haven't tried to see exactly how far away I can get.

The mouse is solid and the movements seem to be very accurate.  I haven't played any games so I can't say if it would be good as a gamer's mouse.  But I don't see any reason why it would not.
1580328
This is the second wireless keyboard and mouse I have owned. The first was 2 keyboard/mouse sets ago so there is a great improvement in technology. The set up could not be faster or easier. It took longer to figure out where the USB device was in the mouse than for it to automatically set up and work with an HP pavilion and Windows 7 Home. (It is just below the battery compartment and looks like something you should push to open the compartment.) The keys are quiet but have a good touch. I do miss the caps and numbers lock lights but will probably adapt soon. Edit. Just realized the first key on the right glows red if you push the caps lock or num lock keys. Doesn't stay on or indicate which was pushed. It glows again when the keys are pushed to turn the feature off. At least it tells you the command was received.

I knew the keyboard is not technically ergonomic without the board being split and separated in the middle. The wrist rest is very good for me and the angle can be adjusted with a keyboard drawer designed to adjust tilt. I actually prefer this does not have a gel wrist rest with a fabric cover that doesn't clean well.  Short of a SafeType keyboard, it's good.

The dedicated buttons on the top for email, calculator, speaker adjustment etc. are a shortcut to setting up quick keys that is convenient. Shouldn't take long before I remember them first. I don't have a music device to use that set but it may happen soon.

Being a conscientious fluid drinker, I am particularly pleased that the board is fluid resistant. I had to replace the keyboard I was using due to several keys slowing me down. (Particularly obnoxious while doing Lumosity training) I also have set up my computer desk and glider/recliner to be able to swing the monitor (on an arm) toward the front of the chair. Now I can use the keyboard and mouse there without the wires. :)
1832266
I really like this keyboard and mouse. It's easy to use, and I think the format of it is great. It's good for gaming, but nicely, isn't overwhelmingly a "gaming" look. It takes a while to get used to the enter key being so far away, but after a while, as you get used to it, it's no problem at all.

The only problem I have is that the mouse color doesn't turn off, even when I power off the computer, which is a little annoying. I stick the mouse somewhere where I can't see it change colors in my sleep. The colors aren't too annoying because they fade in and out very smoothly, but I'm a rather light sleeper, so I'd rather be safe than sorry in terms of these things.

Overall, it's a great keyboard and mouse, especially for the price!